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A PLUS REFRIGERATION
2025-06-05
📍 4040 W LEXINGTON ST
Pool/Spa
KDN SIGNS INC
2025-06-04
📍 2361 S STATE ST
Signage
NORCON, INC.
2025-05-23
📍 8301 S SOUTH SHORE DR
Pool/Spa

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2025-06-06 General Construction $350,000 201 N KOSTNER AVE
Owner: MOR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC. NEW CONSTRUCTION 2 STORY FRAME, 3DU, ALL WORK AS PER PLANS. A & J ELECTRIC, CO
2025-06-05 HVAC/Mech $225,000 5476 S WOODLAWN AVE SPR; 2019 CBC; INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-DWELLING UNIT, 2-STORY MASONRY B… GREEN BUILDING PARTNERS INC
2025-06-05 Pool/Spa $113,280 4040 W LEXINGTON ST
Owner: GAB··· 🔒
PROPOSED REAR 2ND FLOOR ADDITION W/BASEMENT, FRONT CANOPY, FRONT BASEMENT STAIRS… A PLUS REFRIGERATION
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2025-06-05 General Construction $310,000 3110 N DRAKE AVE SC CBC 2019. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH NO… HOME RENEWAL LLC
2025-06-04 Pool/Spa $10,000 1912 S STATE ST INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR NEW SOFT DRINK BEVER… TOWNER CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-06-04 Signage 2361 S STATE ST SIGN 4 OF 23. REFACE ILLUMINATED D/F PROJECTING CABINET SIGN - WEST ELEVATION: R… KDN SIGNS INC
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2025-06-03 Roofing $1,118,250 1438 W AUGUSTA BLVD SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 4 STORY 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH DETACHED 3 … SVIGOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
2025-06-03 Roofing $1,118,250 1450 W AUGUSTA BLVD SPR 2019 CBC ERECT 4 STORY 3 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH DETACHED 3 … SVIGOS DEVELOPMENT, INC
2025-06-02 Signage $2,600 4709 N LINCOLN AVE INSTALLATION OF NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN TO READ "POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS" ONLY ELEVATE SIGN GROUP LTD
2025-05-31 General Construction $100,000 514 E 79TH ST REPAIR TERRA COTTA AND LINTELS PER VIOLATIONS. REMOVE EXISTING RECESSED STOREFRO… IVAN'S EXTERIORS LLC
2025-05-29 HVAC/Mech $80,000 919 W 51ST PL SC 2019 CRBC. RENOVATING AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY 1 AND 1/2 STORY RESIDENTIAL … MORRIS BROWN
2025-05-28 General Construction $5,400,000 1220 N STATE PKWY SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 16 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING… 3F CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
2025-05-28 General Construction $45,000 6812 S ST LAWRENCE AVE SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY + BASEMENT TO RENOVATE AND REPAIR… ARESTEO DOMINGUEZ LOPEZ
2025-05-23 Pool/Spa $6,800,000 8301 S SOUTH SHORE DR SPR 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY W/ BASEMENT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND… NORCON, INC.
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2025-05-22 HVAC/Mech $150,000 6837 S BISHOP ST
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING REHA… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2025-05-19 General Construction $900,000 56 E SUPERIOR ST DDS 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR RENOVATION AND CHANGE OF USE FROM OFFICE TO 88 RESIDENTIA… H&S REMODELING INC
2025-05-19 General Construction $16,000 1517 S HOMAN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY, 1-DWELL … ADR RENOVATIONS LLC
2025-05-19 General Construction $20,000 2868 S KEELEY ST REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH AND SIDE OPEN WOOD STAIRS AS PE… MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED
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2025-05-19 HVAC/Mech $10,000 1708 N MOHAWK ST NEW EXTERIOR ENTRY STAIR TO EXISTING THREE-STORY PLUS BASEMENT, TYPE V-A,4,445 S… RATIA CONSTRUCTION LLC
2025-05-15 Pool/Spa $475,000 5044 W CHICAGO AVE SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101054047 TO REMOVE FIRST FLOOR CAFE SPA… UJAMAA CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-05-15 Fence $40,000 3659 N SPRINGFIELD AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVE EXISTING FRONT PORCH, GUARD WALLS AND SOLID FENCES AND REP… AM POWER INC
2025-05-14 Pool/Spa $937,600 4239 N OAK PARK AVE SPR 2019 CBRC. REHAB OF AN EXISTING SIX-STORY, SENIOR LIVING BUILDING. WITH 131 … SULAM INVESTMENTS LLC
2025-05-13 Pool/Spa $450,000 2480 S BLUE ISLAND AVE
Owner: MEL··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING WITH … ANM MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2025-05-12 Windows/Doors $650,000 3600 N LAKE SHORE DR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DOORS ALONG MAIN CORRIDOR TO BRING INTO CODE … HAMMERBRUSH CONSTRUCTION & COATINGS INC
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2025-05-12 Roofing $350,000 2855 N LINCOLN AVE SPR 2019 CBRC-ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3 STORY PLUS BASEMENT, CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3… WATER SOLUTIONS PLUMBING LLC
2025-05-09 General Construction $65,000 732 N HARDING AVE SPR 2019 CBC. INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING 2 D.U. TWO STORY BRICK BUILDING… ROBERT GARZA
2025-05-07 General Construction $250,000 913 W WILLOW ST SPR 2019 CBRC: ADDITION TO EXISTING 1 D.U. BUILDING, 2 STORIES ABOVE GRADE. INCL… ARCHETYPE HOMES INC
2025-05-07 General Construction $43,756 3148 N OAKLEY AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING 4-STORY BUILD… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-05-07 General Construction $70,000 7518 S PEORIA ST
Owner: CON··· 🔒
INTERIOR REPAIR OF AN EXISTING 2-STORY 2 UNIT RESIDENTIAL MASONRY CONSTRUCTION W… NEW FRONTIER ELECTRICAL CONSTR
2025-05-07 Pool/Spa $18,000 3945 W ARMITAGE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF REAR WALK IN COOLER, PROPOSED 3 REAR PARKING SPACES, T… INTERSTATE MECHANICAL & CONSTRUCTION, INC.
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2025-05-07 HVAC/Mech $250,000 2653 S LAWNDALE AVE CBC 2019 SPR: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS & REMODELING AT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR GALLERY.… ALPINE BUILDERS AND REMODELING CORP
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2025-05-05 General Construction $45,000 2004 W 79TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: CONVERT EXISTING STOREFRONT INTO A DAY CARE CENTER. ADD ADDITIONAL… CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2025-05-05 Pool/Spa $40,000 1806 W 103RD ST CRBC 2019-TENANT BUILDOUT/INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR A NEW JUICE BAR INSTALLATION I… RMH LIFESTYLE INC
2025-05-05 General Construction $160,000 1235 W ERIE ST SPR 2019 CBC INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY, 3-DWEL… AGMAPLUS CORPORATION
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 657 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $116,760 3708 N TRIPP AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK AND FRAME SINGLE FA… SCOTT FLOREZ
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 651 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2025-05-02 Roofing $90,000 3034 N SHEFFIELD AVE REVISION TO #101055834: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ROOF DECK/ENCLOSURE, RELOCATION OF G… SUMMERHILL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-05-02 HVAC/Mech $290,000 655 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: EDI··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY+ BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (3 DWELLING UNITS)NEW STEEL F… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2025-04-30 Roofing $700,000 3004 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: 300··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 3RD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND 3 STORYREAR ADDITIO… USA ROOFING SUPPLY, INC
2025-04-23 Signage $1,500 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF BRANDED INTERNALLY LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AND CABINET IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 Signage $2,000 531 N WELLS ST INSTALLATION OF BLADE SIGN IN BUILDING CORNER OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 Signage $2,500 2949 N BROADWAY INSTALLATION OF 1 ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN OVER THE PUBLIC WAY IMAGINESIGN & DESIGN LLC
2025-04-23 Signage $4,500 1244 W 18TH ST LIGHTBOXBENNY'S PIZZA #21244 W. 18TH ST. CHICAGO IL 60608 AR SIGNS LLC
2025-04-22 General Construction $245,000 722 W 19TH ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: NEW 3RD FLOOR & REAR 3 STORY FRAME ADDITION TO EXISTING BRICK & F… ANDAS ELECTRICAL INC.
2025-04-22 Plumbing $15,000 3411 N HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC: PERMIT TO CLEAR EXISTING BUILDING VIOLATIONS IN 3 STORY + BASEMENT… DEXTER ELECTRIC GROUP LLC
2025-04-22 HVAC/Mech $60,000 2730 S HAMLIN AVE SPR: REPLACE DETERIORATED CONCRETE BASEMENT FLOOR, DECONVERT BASEMENT UNIT. REMO… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2025-04-22 General Construction $20,000 2319 W TAYLOR ST SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK RESIDENTIAL BLDG - UNDERPINNING JOB AS PER… MP GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC
2025-04-21 Solar $57,600 5838 N PULASKI RD NEW ROOFTOP SOLAR INSTALLATION OF 80 PANELS AT 38.4 KW DC AND RECONNECTION OF AN… OPAL ENERGY GROUP LLC
2025-04-21 HVAC/Mech $5,000 315 W NORTH AVE EXISTING TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT SPACE (MERCHANTILE OCCUPANCY) WITH EXISTING TOILET … CENTRO REALTY & DEVELOPMENT GROUP, INC
2025-04-21 Roofing $425,000 1230 N PAULINA ST SELF CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WIT… PROPERTY ADVENTURES CORPORATION
2025-04-18 Pool/Spa $300,000 2135 E 75TH ST SC 2019 CBC; EXIST 1 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING WITH 4 RETAIL SPACES. NEW PIZZE… BENION ENTERPRISES
2025-04-17 Pool/Spa $500,000 1101 W LAKE ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR BUILDOUT OF A NEW RESTAURANT SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR … ML GROUP DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT LLC
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2025-04-15 HVAC/Mech $45,000 2035 W EVERGREEN AVE SPR 2019, CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING AT BASEMENT INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING … BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2025-04-12 HVAC/Mech $6,000 2331 W 18TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: CHANGE OF ZONING USE OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY MASONRY BUILDING FROM … LA RONE INC.
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2025-04-10 General Construction $200,000 6340 S HONORE ST
Owner: STE··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY TWO DU BRICK BUILDIN… ALL POWER ELECTRIC INC
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2025-04-10 General Construction $19,850 4500 S ROCKWELL ST SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REMOVAL OF SOUTH SIDE WOOD STAIRS TO BE REPLACED WITH WROUG… E GLOBSOLUTION INC
2025-04-08 HVAC/Mech $50,000 300 E 35TH ST
Owner: MEN··· 🔒
INTERIOR BUILD-OUT TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE IN TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. PR… A & J ELECTRIC, CO
2025-04-07 HVAC/Mech $380,000 2658 W 21ST PL
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
SPR - 2019 CBC: RENOVATION OF EXISTING IIIB MASONRY MULTI-FAMILY RESDIENCE, ADDI… BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO
2025-04-07 Pool/Spa $55,000 3923 W ROOSEVELT RD SPR 2019 CBC:INTERIOR RENOVATION/ALTERATIONS AND REPAIR OF EXISTING 2 UNITS, REP… CONTRACTOR'S FINANCE CENTRAL…
2025-04-04 HVAC/Mech $75,000 736 E 90TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE INCLUD… RODERICK WOODSON
2025-04-02 General Construction $53,250 5000 W WINDSOR AVE (SPR / 2019 CBRC) FOUNDATION REPAIRS / UNDERPINNING OF EXISTING 2-STORY RESIDENT… THE REAL SEAL LLC
2025-04-02 Roofing $2,125,200 1504 N HUDSON AVE SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION TYPE III-A (7) D.U. 3-STORY MASONRY BLDG. W/ BSMT… TREEWRIGHT CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
2025-04-01 Fence $62,000 7600 S JEFFERY BLVD SPR 2019 CBC NEW MASONRY TRASH ENCLOSURE, WROUGH IRON FENCE AND A PROPOSED DRIVE… NEW CITY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LLC
2025-03-27 General Construction $50,000 2105 S ST LOUIS AVE
Owner: ANM··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR RENOVATION TO 12 EXISTING BRICK DWELLING UNIT WITH UNFI… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL
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2025-03-18 General Construction $120,000 1 E SUPERIOR ST
Owner: BEL··· 🔒
PD#1042 SC 2019 CBC INTERIOR BUILDOUT FOR A CARRYOUT PIZZERIA RESTAURANT ON THR … PREMIUM ELECTRIC SERVICES, INC
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2025-03-17 Solar $300,000 7658 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC: INSTALLATION OF A 198 KW DC/150 KW AC ROOF MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC S… PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP.
2025-03-17 Pool/Spa 1538 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: 153··· 🔒
INTERIOR RENOVATIONS IN EXISTING 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE AND TO CONVERT 2ND FLOOR… REBLD GENERAL CONTRACTING & CONSULTING LLC
2025-03-12 Pool/Spa $200,000 348 W 30TH ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR ADDITION, FRONT DECK/STAIRS, AND REAR POOL ENC… KEVIN LACOCO
2025-03-07 Fence $100,000 1518 N LEAVITT ST SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2ND STORY ADDITION, REAR NORTH SIDE 6' WOOD FENCE,… PETER PRUITT
2025-03-04 General Construction $50,000 8038 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: TYR··· 🔒
RENOVATION OF MASONRY COACH HOUSE AS PER PLANS BENION ENTERPRISES
2025-03-04 Signage $1,620 570 W ROOSEVELT RD PL$ OPEN 24 HOURS - CHANGE OF FACE TO EXISTING DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTION SIGN - (… VOLKAN SIGNS & LIGHTING INC
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2025-03-04 Signage $3,000 570 W ROOSEVELT RD PL$ CHECK CASHING - CHANGE OF FACE TO EXISTING SINGLE SIDED WALL SIGN - (W ROOS… VOLKAN SIGNS & LIGHTING INC
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2025-03-04 Signage $1,400 570 W ROOSEVELT RD PL$ OPEN 24 HOURS - CHANGE OF FACE TO EXISTING DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTION SIGN - (… VOLKAN SIGNS & LIGHTING INC
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2025-03-04 Structural $150,000 5801 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBC SECOND FLOOR INTERIOR STRUCTURAL WOOD FRAMING REPAIRS 2 LOCATIONS A… ILLINOIS DEMOLITIONS CORP
2025-03-04 General Construction $2,900 7515 S LUELLA AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT. ALTERATION… SSS REALTY CONSULTING, LLC
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2025-03-03 Fire Protection $1,400,000 200 E OHIO ST EXISTING 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONVERT 2ND-5TH FLOOR OF EXISTING OFFICE SPA… FOXFORD CONSTRUCTION, LLC
2025-03-03 Demolition $10,000 9330 S HALSTED ST SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ASPHALT PARKING LOT SERVING 1-STOR… ROBERTO MARTINEZ CONTRUCTION CORP
2025-02-28 General Construction $80,000 6232 S WABASH AVE SPR 2019 CRBC. INTERIOR REMODELING AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 3 STORY BRIC… BETA BLUE, INC
2025-02-27 Demolition 4223 W LAKE ST CHANGE OF USE OF SOME FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACES TO MEDICAL SERVICE IN AN EXISTIN… EDL CONSTRUCTION, INC
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2025-02-27 Roofing $95,000 6431 S EBERHART AVE 1. EXISTING RESIDENCE TO REMAIN, INTERIOR RENOVATION, COMPLIANCE TO CODES.2. NEW… ISAIAH COLLIER
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa $100,000 3800 S KEDZIE AVE SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS / CONVERT 1 D.U. TO 2 D.U. ON 2ND FLR. / CON… NOEJ BUILDERS, INC
2025-02-26 Pool/Spa $1,000,000 8105 S HALSTED ST
Owner: CHR··· 🔒
SPR - INTERIOR & EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 1ST FLOOR VACANT COMME… KARRY L. YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
2025-02-21 Structural $65,000 1901 W DIVISION ST SPR 2019 CBRC: STRUCTURAL WORK ONLY FOR FOUNDATION UNDERPINNING ONLY TO AN EXIST… SAFE-GUARD BASEMENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
2025-02-21 Roofing $50,000 1859 S LAWNDALE AVE SC 2019 CBRC - REVISION TO PERMIT NO. 101057889 TO REVISE THE AN EXISTING TWO-ST… H MADRIGAL CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-19 General Construction $7,800,000 1850 E 95TH ST SPR 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 1 STORY WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH ASSOCIAT… TRIUMPH DESIGN BUILD CORPORATION
2025-02-18 Pool/Spa $15,500,000 1220 W VAN BUREN ST
Owner: 122··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC: RENOVATION AND 1-STORY ADDITION TO EXISTING 7-STORY BUILDING TO CR… EMMI ELECTRIC INC.
2025-02-18 Pool/Spa $250,000 748 S KEDZIE AVE CONVERT AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE INTO 8 BUSINESS SPACES FOR RENT TO AN EXIST… CBMC LLC
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2025-02-17 General Construction $7,500 4100 W GRAND AVE SPR 2019 CBRC - REMOVAL OF EXISTING EXTERIOR FIRE STAIRS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN … CLTI CONSTRUCTION INC
2025-02-14 General Construction $15,000 3047 N KENNETH AVE
Owner: SUS··· 🔒
SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED REAR 2 STORY DECK SERVING AN EXISTING 2 STORY SFR W/BAS… AR REMODELING GROUP LLC
2025-02-10 HVAC/Mech $175,000 5133 S ARCHER AVE SPR 2019 CBC. EXISTING 2 STORY MIXED-USE BUILDING. WORK ONLY AT 1ST FLOOR. CONVE… AA CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS LTD
2025-02-07 Fire Protection $3,000,000 6829 N WESTERN AVE SPR 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE IIA 2 STORY FULLY SPRINKLERED RELIGIOUS BUILDI… PRAXIS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2025-02-07 Roofing $550,000 2057 N BINGHAM ST SELF-CERT 2019 CRBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (1,667) SQ. FT., 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRA… STUDIO CRESPO LLC
2025-02-03 Plumbing $3,364,500 4801 S OAKLEY AVE 2019 CBC: PROVIDE EXISTING FACILITY WITH A PH ADJUSTMENT WASTEWATER TREATMENT SY… SYMBIONT SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, IN
2025-01-31 General Construction $19,000 6731 S UNION AVE SPR 2019 CBRC EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK 2 UNIT BLDG. W/BASEMENT TO REPLACE EXISTING… SPIRIT HOME BUILDERS LLC
2025-01-27 General Construction $550,000 3411 S PRAIRIE AVE R-5 ERECT 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION RESIDEN… DAVID ODULATE
2025-01-27 General Construction $10,800,000 4002 S MORGAN ST
Owner: CIV··· 🔒
DDS 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF ONE (1) STORY WAREHOUSE & ASSOCIATED SITE WORK… CARROLL WEISS & ASSOCIATES INC
2025-01-25 General Construction $150,000 1728 N CENTRAL PARK AVE INTERIOR RENOVATION AND SECOND FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY FRAME RESID… BLINDS & MORE INC
2025-01-24 HVAC/Mech $150,000 6743 S HONORE ST SPR 2019 CBRC:INTERIOR ALTERATION AS PER PLANS FOR EXISTING TWO STORY MULTI-FAMI… CHR PAINTING & SERVICES INC
2025-01-20 Pool/Spa $85,000 635 W 119TH ST PROPOSED 2ND FLOOR REAR DECKS/STAIRS, REAR 6' IRON FENCE, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS I… NSX HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING LLC
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14. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 54 (36) HVAC $35,590 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (22) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active 50 (26) Electrical $407,767 Verifying…
17. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (24) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 11 9 permits/30d Active 47 (29) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
19. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 📞 1 permits/30d Active 47 (15) Demolition $33,712 🔒 Reveal
20. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 46 (33) Electrical $443,628 🔒 Reveal
21. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
22. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 7 permits/30d Active 46 (21) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
23. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 6 permits/30d Active 45 (24) Electrical $6,960 Verifying…
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 8 permits/30d Active 43 (22) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal

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Permit Types in Chicago
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 13054+ 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 OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 12,979 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 1,543 new building permits alongside 10,615 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

10,615 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 13054 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.

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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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