Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,054 indexed permits · 12,979 active contractors · 10,615 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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10,615
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
3,926
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ERGEON INC
2026-06-09
📍 6718 N LIGHTFOOT AVE
Fence
CHAMPIONS HVAC HPD INC
2026-06-09
📍 2854 W CHICAGO AVE
General Construction
CLUTTER KYLE
2026-06-08
📍 5636 N KOLMAR AVE
Fence

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2026-06-09 General Construction 1711 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: SCHOOL (K-12). PR… PATEL DHARA
2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $200,000 71 S WACKER DR SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMO TO 35TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE P… CLUNE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, L.P.
2026-06-09 Violation 3031 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-09 Plumbing $3,000 1157 W GRAND AVE
Owner: REA··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… PEZZUTTI CONSTRUCTION, LLC DBA PALOMINO CONSTRUCTI
2026-06-09 General Construction 3122 W LYNDALE ST
Owner: 312··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079567: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… S & S ILUMINATION SERVICE INC
2026-06-09 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-09 Fence $18,059 6718 N LIGHTFOOT AVE
Owner: ALL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 379'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-09 Violation 7801 S SAGINAW AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction 2854 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: 284··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101068714: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. ADDITIONAL OTHER CONTR… CHAMPIONS HVAC HPD INC
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2026-06-09 General Construction $5,000 5301 N SPAULDING AVE
Owner: ELI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … JAMES LYBOLD
2026-06-09 General Construction $3,000 1117 W PRATT BLVD
Owner: GOL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … THOMAS WILSON ELECTRIC
2026-06-09 Fence 5601 S WESTERN AVE
Owner: ALI··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. CHAIN LINK FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 12'-11… ROBINSON CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-06-09 Fire Protection 1406 W 64TH ST
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … ALARM DETECTION SYSTEMS OF ILL
2026-06-09 General Construction 3645 N SACRAMENTO AVE
Owner: POW··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… COURTESY ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-06-09 General Construction $3,000 2522 W CHARLESTON ST
Owner: OLO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … TEXA ENGINEERING
2026-06-09 Roofing $16,000 6911 S JEFFERY BLVD
Owner: OBA··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2600 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED RO… AAA CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC
2026-06-09 Roofing $13,976 8154 S CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: HIL··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1273 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ERIE CONSTRUCTION MID-WEST, LLC
2026-06-09 General Construction $1,200 2657 W DIVISION ST
Owner: MOU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ORIGINS ELECTRIC INC
2026-06-09 Violation 7251 S PHILLIPS AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-09 Fence $10,451 4721 W 82ND ST
Owner: MIT··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 202'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 8259 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9144 S BISHOP ST CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $5,900 2604 W 23RD PL
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … EMMI ELECTRIC INC.
2026-06-08 Violation 9842 S BENSLEY AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1200 W WEBSTER AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1200 W WEBSTER AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Fence $2,500 5636 N KOLMAR AVE
Owner: CLU··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 200'-0' '… CLUTTER KYLE
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2026-06-08 Fence $14,200 511 N OAKLEY BLVD
Owner: GRO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 95'-0' ' (LE… GROGAN PAUL
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE CHIMNEY CAPPING OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $10,000 4128 W ADDISON ST
Owner: PEA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 50 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… NORTH SHORE BRICKWORK & WINDOW
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2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD REPAIR CORNICE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9041 S BUFFALO AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9144 S BISHOP ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE
Owner: FAC··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107986… CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 8217 S MAY ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 217 N SANGAMON ST
Owner: FUL··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108132… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7655 S ESSEX AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 11629 S BISHOP ST MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 3722 W CERMAK RD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Fence $8,500 1649 N NORDICA AVE
Owner: KRU··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 132'… KRUSE MEGHANN
2026-06-08 Violation 1609 S RACINE AVE REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7803 S YATES BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 851 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/12/2026. END D… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 Fire Protection 333 W WACKER DR
Owner: BEA··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10108104… RELIABLE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY
2026-06-08 Violation 8620 S BURNHAM AVE MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 851 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: THO··· 🔒
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE PERMIT. OCCUPANCY: ASSEMBLY. START DATE: 6/12/2026. END D… MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-08 Plumbing $20,000 2154 W DIVISION ST
Owner: PAN··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 10 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APP… FORMLINEA, INC.
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2026-06-08 Violation 3019 S LOWE AVE WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9041 S BUFFALO AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $1,200 8300 S BRANDON AVE
Owner: COP··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING OTHER. SPECIFIC LOCATI… ALLIANCE SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-06-08 Violation 3447 N OSAGE AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5118 S DORCHESTER AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1627 N WASHTENAW AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 4920 W HUBBARD ST REINSTATE PERMIT NO 100991397 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATER… MANUEL TACURI
2026-06-08 Roofing $1,118,500 2924 E 126TH ST
Owner: GIJ··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 384000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ENTIRE… SULLIVAN ROOFING INC
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 3348 N CAMPBELL AVE
Owner: DEP··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107673… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-06-08 Violation 3447 N OSAGE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 225 W WASHINGTON ST
Owner: 225··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107789… KASTLE CHICAGO LIMITED PARTNER
2026-06-08 Violation 4114 W WASHINGTON BLVD ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 5152 W WARWICK AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 4645 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
CHANGE OF OWNER FOR PERMIT B200473249. NEW OWNER LISTED ON THIS PERMIT. FORD-MICKLIN PROPERTIES, INC. / TRUST # 00-8622
2026-06-08 Violation 7741 S DOBSON AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 10648 S CALHOUN AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $10,500 11633 S HALE AVE
Owner: SHE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … DNR ELECTRIC LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 8620 S BURNHAM AVE MAINT VERTICAL WHEELCHAIR LIFT OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 1200 W WEBSTER AVE REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 3722 W CERMAK RD SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $1,850,000 3400 E 126TH ST
Owner: GIJ··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 547200 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ENTIRE… SULLIVAN ROOFING INC
2026-06-08 Violation 9144 S BISHOP ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-08 Fence $13,126 6322 N MONTICELLO AVE
Owner: KAN··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 181'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-06-08 General Construction 4226 S ASHLAND AVE
Owner: RON··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 100834259: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… BATTAGLIA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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2026-06-08 Violation 4714 S MICHIGAN AVE PARAPET OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 8217 S MAY ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $5,000 10623 S CLAREMONT AVE
Owner: SZL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG
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2026-06-08 Roofing $12,000 12512 S LOWE AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: ASPHALT SHINGLES. LOC… ASHCO EXTERIORS LLC
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2026-06-08 Violation 7803 S YATES BLVD REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 3019 S LOWE AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $21,700 750 N WILLARD CT
Owner: OZC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 8, … AUGUSTYN CONSTRUCTION CORP.
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2026-06-08 Violation 7655 S ESSEX AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction 4641 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
CHANGE OF OWNER FOR PERMIT B200473330. NEW OWNER LISTED ON THIS PERMIT. FORD-MICKLIN PROPERTIES, INC. / TRUST # 00-8622
2026-06-08 Violation 9041 S BUFFALO AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR PLATFORM OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $177,868 900 E 103RD ST
Owner: CHI··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 14225 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: LOWER N… NATIONS ROOF OF ILLINOIS LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 9842 S BENSLEY AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 7741 S DOBSON AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-08 General Construction $2,800 4049 W 31ST ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 1800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… BENSON & SON CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-06-08 Violation 1411 E 65TH PL CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-08 Roofing $55,000 931 N RUSH ST
Owner: ROT··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(CARRIER, 48TM… STATE MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-06-08 Violation 1609 S RACINE AVE MAINTAIN PROJECTIONS OPEN
2026-06-08 Violation 9842 S BENSLEY AVE CHIMNEY OPEN
2026-06-08 Fire Protection 3455 N ELSTON AVE
Owner: ZOO··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL… PEAK SIGNAL, INC.
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Top Contractors

Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 16 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.

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Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 89 permits/30d Active 427 (270) Solar $13,345 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 102 (54) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 82 (65) HVAC $7,551 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 11 permits/30d Active 77 (47) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (33) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
6. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 7 permits/30d Active 68 (27) Electrical $55,065 🔒 Reveal
7. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
8. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 3 permits/30d Active 64 (17) Electrical $93,345 Verifying…
9. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 58 (41) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
10. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
11. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 57 (24) Electrical $78,757 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 8 permits/30d Active 56 (32) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
13. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
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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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.

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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.

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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 P389 SET*** County assessor
405 N WABASH AVE D-3 152*** 8 properties County assessor
161 E CHICAGO AVE 25B F M*** County assessor
401 N WABASH AVE P515 DAT*** Absentee owner 2 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.

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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