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FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
2026-03-09
📍 3940 N GREENVIEW AVE
General Construction
SAMMY THOMPSON PLUMBING
2026-03-09
📍 7205 S HALSTED ST
Plumbing
AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC INC
2026-03-09
📍 8507 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Solar

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2026-03-09 Violation — 6412 S NORMAL BLVD REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 3246 W 47TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 8354 S PULASKI RD REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 634 W 111TH ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 3246 W 47TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 2755 N MILWAUKEE AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 13330 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR FLOOR OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 1550 N PARKSIDE AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4850 W WILSON AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR HYDRO ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 3246 W 47TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 8354 S PULASKI RD FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, NONRESDNTL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE UNDERSIDE STAIR 1HR FIRE RES OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6435 S STEWART AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE DOOR SWING IN DIR. OF TRAVEL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 1441 W FARWELL AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 9100 S ASHLAND AVE FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, NONRESDNTL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 2316 W ROSEMONT AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE REPAIR STOOP OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6617 S PERRY AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6412 S NORMAL BLVD MAINTAIN WINDOW SASH OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 8354 S PULASKI RD OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6617 S PERRY AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 2316 W ROSEMONT AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 9100 S ASHLAND AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 1550 N PARKSIDE AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6617 S PERRY AVE REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE INTERIOR FINISH FIRERESISTANCE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 2127 N RACINE AVE OPEN COMPLIED
2026-03-09 Violation — 8354 S PULASKI RD CARB MONOX DETECT IN ASSEMBLY OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 747 E 130TH PL MICE/RODENTS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4734 W HURON ST PROVIDE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6412 S NORMAL BLVD REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6617 S PERRY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 3912 W 59TH ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 5802 S LOWE AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE STRUCTURAL MEMBER, PIER BLOCK OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 3246 W 47TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 1550 N PARKSIDE AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 1639 N CLAREMONT AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 4024 N KEDZIE AVE REPAIR FLOOR OPEN
2026-03-09 Violation — 6617 S PERRY AVE SERVICE WALK, PASSAGE, AREAWAY OPEN
2026-03-09 General Construction $4,200 6034 S KEELER AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … VOLTANEC LLC
2026-03-09 General Construction $4,000 3940 N GREENVIEW AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-03-09 General Construction $3,000 2906 N SPRINGFIELD AVE LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-03-09 General Construction $37,000 1331 N ARTESIAN AVE FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
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2026-03-09 Plumbing $1,000 7205 S HALSTED ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… SAMMY THOMPSON PLUMBING
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2026-03-09 Fire Protection — 2751 W WINONA ST FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106126… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-03-09 Fire Protection — 5140 N CALIFORNIA AVE FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107854… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-03-09 Windows/Doors $15,000 329 W CONCORD PL
Owner: KAM··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACE… —
2026-03-09 Solar $41,850 8507 S STONY ISLAND AVE INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: LOW-SLOPED (<2:12… AILEY SOLAR ELECTRIC INC
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2026-03-09 General Construction — 434 W WELLINGTON AVE REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101045073, MUST CONTINUE WORK AND REQUEST INSPECTIONS NO LAT… —
2026-03-09 Signage $1,500 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
GUEST PARKING: NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (NORTH ELEVATION FACING VEHICLE DISPLAY… OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 Fire Protection — 4917 S DREXEL BLVD FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10106379… FIRST SECURITY SYSTEMS
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2026-03-09 Structural $12,350 4915 N MASON AVE
Owner: CAS··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR REMODEL OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BATHROO… —
2026-03-09 General Construction $6,900 550 W DICKENS AVE LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
2026-03-09 Roofing $18,000 7252 S FAIRFIELD AVE NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… VALUE GARAGE BUILDERS, LLC.
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2026-03-09 Plumbing — 7144 N MERRIMAC AVE REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 1 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… —
2026-03-09 Fence — 4953 S KOSTNER AVE PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 56'-0' ' (LE… —
2026-03-09 Signage $3,000 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
RECEPTION: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (N GREENVIEW AVE ELEVATION … OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $2,500 8607 S STONY ISLAND AVE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 FLOOR FURNACE(HEIL,N96MSN0601716A1,… ALPINE BUILDERS AND REMODELING CORP
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2026-03-09 General Construction $7,500 9753 S MARYLAND AVE
Owner: JAC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-03-09 Signage $50,000 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI RINGS LOGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (N BOSWORTH AVE ELEVA… OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 Signage $50,000 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI RINGS LOGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (N GREENVIEW AVE ELEV… OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 Signage $50,000 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI RINGS LOGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (W NORTH AVE ELEVATIO… OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction $1,721 11032 S AVENUE J LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … EMPWR SOLAR LLC
2026-03-09 Signage $12,500 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI CHICAGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (W NORTH AVE ELEVATION) … OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 Signage $12,500 1523 W NORTH AVE
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
AUDI CHICAGO: INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FACE LIT WALL SIGN (N BOSWORTH AVE ELEVATIO… OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction $2,300 552 E 89TH ST
Owner: EMM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … JCZE ELECTRIC,INC.
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2026-03-09 Roofing $190,000 2931 W GREENLEAF AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION AND NEW 2ND-FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2-S… ANDREY LEV
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2026-03-09 Plumbing $100,000 2250 W OHIO ST
Owner: HOL··· 🔒
SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING UNIT TO INCLUDE RECONFIGURA… ANYTHING PLUMBING AND SEWER LL
2026-03-09 Solar $19,852 6339 S CHAMPLAIN AVE
Owner: GRE··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… WINDSOLEIL INCORPORATED
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2026-03-09 Roofing $32,000 1900 W BELMONT AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1800 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… HOLMAN AND NACHTWEY COMPANY
2026-03-09 General Construction — 1650 E 95TH ST ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 3/9/20… DYNAMIL ELECTRIC INC
2026-03-09 General Construction — 4801 S OAKLEY AVE
Owner: FLE··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 3/9/20… DYNAMIL ELECTRIC INC
2026-03-09 Pool/Spa $3,160 2919 W CATALPA AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-03-09 Signage $5,000 444 N MICHIGAN AVE COACH TEMPORARY BUSINESS ID SIGN TO COVER WINDOWS DURING INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION. H.M. WITT & CO
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2026-03-09 General Construction $6,600 3551 N WILTON AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… ARNOLD ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction — 12800 S BUTLER DR ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 3/9/20… DYNAMIC ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction — 7401 S CICERO AVE
Owner: TOO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 3/9/20… DYNAMIC ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction — 1101 W 43RD ST
Owner: Sob··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: FACTORY/INDUSTRIAL. START DATE: 3/9/20… DYNAMIC ELECTRIC, INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction $3,155 5415 N SHERIDAN RD
Owner: ARJ··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN
2026-03-09 General Construction — 10919 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR FOR PERMIT 101072282: ADDITIONAL MASON CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UND… BATISTE MASONRY
2026-03-09 General Construction $10,500 10220 S MALTA ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-09 General Construction $10,500 10425 S FOREST AVE
Owner: D L··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-03-09 Demolition $10,000 1918 N CENTRAL PARK AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITI… LUX RENOVATIONS LLC
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2026-03-09 General Construction $1,000 110 W HUBBARD ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
2026-03-09 General Construction $1,000 311 N MORGAN ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … HAUGER ELECTRIC
2026-03-09 Roofing $1,000 910 W FULTON MARKET
Owner: OAK··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… BENNETT & BROSSEAU ROOFING INC.
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2026-03-09 Signage $5,000,000 10000 W OHARE ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO HOLDROOMS AND NEW SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS FOR… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-03-09 Roofing $24,800 3658 W 113TH ST
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… BETTER BUILT LUMBER & SUPPLY, INC.
2026-03-09 Fire Protection $1,800,000 2468 N ORCHARD ST
Owner: 246··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, 4 U… G CORP
2026-03-09 Structural $75,000 4144 N KENNETH AVE SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION IN BEDROOM, STUDIO AND NEW 2ND FLOOR BA… TWO GIRLS AND A HAMMER LLC
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2026-03-09 HVAC/Mech $15,000 5625 N OTTAWA AVE
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
NEW HEAT PUMP OR REFRIGERATION EQUIP., ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = YES .… BLINDERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.
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2026-03-09 General Construction — 1721 W 100TH ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 101060600 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTIONS NO LATE… GOLD MILLENNIUM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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2026-03-09 General Construction $2,500 5939 S KEELER AVE
Owner: SAU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… GIOVANNI TENORIO
2026-03-09 Roofing $400,000 7353 N ODELL AVE SELF CERTIFICATION 2019 CBRC. NEW 2-STORY REAR ADDITION W/ BASEMENT & REMODELING… BRUNSWICK ELECTRIC CORP.
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2026-03-09 Roofing $2,000 4315 S ELLIS AVE
Owner: AWO··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPAIR. AREA: 300 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ON THE ROO… J & J CARPENTRY LLC
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 17 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 99 permits/30d Active 458 (281) Solar $13,902 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 103 (45) Landscaping & Exterior $31,299 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 20 permits/30d Active 87 (66) HVAC $7,671 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 79 (44) Electrical $248,857 🔒 Reveal
5. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 75 (45) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 72 (34) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (22) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 5 permits/30d Active 57 (30) Electrical $19,521 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 6 permits/30d Active 56 (27) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 9 permits/30d Active 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 51 (33) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
17. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
18. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 49 (34) Electrical $432,500 🔒 Reveal
20. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 49 (14) Demolition $33,793 🔒 Reveal
21. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 8 permits/30d Active 48 (24) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 47 (28) Signage $3,860 🔒 Reveal
23. ROBERT MILCHLING 🔥 30 permits/30d Active 46 (42) Electrical $2,851 Verifying…
24. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
25. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
Electrical
3,928 29.0%
HVAC
3,104 22.9%
Interior Renovation
1,083 8.0%
Landscaping & Exterior
818 6.0%
Plumbing
726 5.4%
Signage
700 5.2%
Roofing
578 4.3%
Solar
539 4.0%
Fire Protection
472 3.5%
Demolition
438 3.2%
Construction Activity in Chicago

New building permits in Chicago, Illinois indicate upcoming construction projects. Contractors can identify subcontracting opportunities by monitoring recently issued permits for residential renovations, commercial buildouts, and new construction. Early outreach to permit holders often results in higher close rates before projects go to competitive bid.

About Chicago Building Permits

Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 13568+ Chicago building permits — updated daily from official city sources.

Every new construction project in Chicago requires a building permit before work can begin. These public records include the project address, scope of work, estimated cost, and often the general contractor's name — making them valuable leads for subcontractors looking for new projects in Chicago.

How Contractors Use Chicago Permit Data

HVAC contractors, electricians, plumbers, and roofers in Chicago use building permit data to find projects before they hit traditional lead services. When a new commercial buildout or residential renovation permit is filed, it signals upcoming work that needs subcontractors.

Instead of competing for shared leads on HomeAdvisor or Angi, contractors who monitor Chicago building permits can reach out to general contractors the day a permit is issued — before anyone else calls. This first-mover advantage leads to higher close rates and better project selection.

PermitGrab sends daily email alerts filtered by trade, so Chicago electrical contractors only see electrical permits, HVAC contractors only see mechanical permits, and so on.

Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.

Who pulled permits in Chicago this week?

The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC, CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. and ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 13,045 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

Updated daily. Permit records carry filing date, address, project value, contractor name (where the source publishes it), and permit type, so a fresh row means a fresh lead.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,686 new building permits alongside 10,983 active code violations. The mix spans new construction, residential renovations, mechanical/electrical/plumbing upgrades, roof replacements, demolitions, and tenant improvements — every record is a buying signal for a different contractor or supplier persona.

Three plays that win in Chicago

Lists are for mailing. Phones are for closing.

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The same-day call

Filter Chicago to your trade each morning. Every fresh permit shows the contractor with a verified phone — call the GC to sub, call the owner to upsell the next phase, while competitors are still printing postcards.

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The competitor watch

Search any competitor's name and see every job they pulled in Chicago — where they're working, what they're charging the city in declared value, and which neighborhoods they own. Pitch the follow-on work at each address.

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The motivated-seller list

10,983 open code violations in Chicago, each matched to the property owner. An owner facing a citation is the warmest restoration, repair, or wholesale-offer lead there is — and no marketplace sells this list.

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Who’s Building in Chicago?

Property owners with active permits or flagged parcels — with absentee-owner and portfolio-size intel. Great leads for solar, insurance, home-warranty, and renovation vendors.

Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
401 N WABASH AVE 1846 RIC*** Absentee owner County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 68-G PET*** 2 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** — County assessor
777 N MICHIGAN AVE 600 JUN*** — County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE 1429 401*** 206 properties County assessor

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chicago Building Permits

How many building permits does PermitGrab track in Chicago?

PermitGrab currently tracks 13568 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled directly from the official municipal open-data source on every collection cycle and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.

How fresh is the Chicago permit data?

PermitGrab collects Chicago on every daemon cycle. Its municipal source is currently updated daily, so new permits appear here within 1–3 days of the source publishing them. The count above reflects the complete current record from that source.

How can contractors find construction leads in Chicago?

Contractors find leads in Chicago by filtering PermitGrab by trade and ZIP code, then contacting the permit applicant (owner or general contractor) directly. Pro subscribers get verified phone numbers and can set up saved-search email alerts so new matches land in their inbox the same day they’re filed.

What’s included in the 14-day trial?

The 14-day trial includes full Pro access to Chicago — unlimited phone and website reveals, CSV export, trade and value-tier filters, lead scoring, and violation cross-reference flags. Card required to start; cancel anytime before day 14.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel any time from your account page — no contracts, no cancellation fees. Your subscription stays active through the end of the current billing period.

Who buys this data?

Chicago permit & owner data, by use case

Same data, different angle. Pick the playbook that matches what you sell.

Real estate investors
Code violations in Chicago = motivated sellers. Out-of-state landlord + active citation = top of the wholesale call list.
Contractors & subs
Every Chicago GC who pulled a permit this week is sourcing labor and materials right now. Phone numbers included.
Home service companies
A Chicago addition or remodel signals an HVAC, plumbing, or warranty upsell window. Reach owners while the project is fresh.
Solar installers
Roof permits and electrical upgrades in Chicago are the highest-intent solar lead signals. Owner-occupant filter built in.
Insurance agents
Chicago renovations trigger updated dwelling-coverage limits. Get the address-level signal before the renewal cycle does.
Material suppliers
Lumber, drywall, roofing, fixtures — every Chicago permit is a parts list. Build a route by job type and value tier.
Developers & new construction
Ground-up builds in Chicago mean a long runway of subcontractor and material orders. Sort new-construction permits by project value and reach the GC before the trades are locked.
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