Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,492 indexed permits · 13,045 active contractors · 10,937 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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13,492
Indexed Permits
13,045
Active Contractors
10,937
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
4,290
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Updated recently · 2026-06-17
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BROWNS MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
2026-06-10
📍 12 W MAPLE ST
Roofing
ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
2026-06-10
📍 8235 S KINGSTON AVE
General Construction
KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
2026-06-10
📍 401 N WELLS ST
Electrical

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2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 2424 W ESTES AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 2145 N HALSTED ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9129 S COMMERCIAL AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 2237 W TAYLOR ST REPAIR LINTELS OPEN
2026-06-10 Roofing $25,000 12 W MAPLE ST
Owner: COR··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(YORK, MODEL #… BROWNS MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC
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2026-06-10 General Construction $5,000 7027 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: HER··· 🔒
WRECK AND REMOVE DETACHED MASONRY GARAGE AT REAR, NO REPLACEMENT. LOCATIONS: 0 R…
2026-06-10 General Construction $5,000 9341 S INDIANA AVE
Owner: GOO··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 326 W 64TH ST
Owner: ST.··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107771… AFFILIATED CUSTOMER SERVICE INC
2026-06-10 General Construction $9,500 8235 S KINGSTON AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-06-10 Violation 4246 W ADAMS ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $1,500 1338 W 51ST ST
Owner: HER··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-10 Violation 7600 S LAFLIN ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1238 W 87TH ST REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 4246 W ADAMS ST PERMIT REQUIRED - CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $5,000 9821 S PRAIRIE AVE
Owner: KEE··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-10 Violation 914 E 82ND ST ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $2,850 8235 S KINGSTON AVE
Owner: NIC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH
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2026-06-10 Electrical $1,098,880 401 N WELLS ST
Owner: INT··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(… KONE ELEVATOR COMPANY
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2026-06-10 General Construction $8,000 421 W MELROSE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 5 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… POWER UP ELECTRIC,INC.
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2026-06-10 Violation 1607 E 50TH PL REPAIR OR REPLACE OPEN
2026-06-10 Electrical 1717 W CONGRESS PKWY
Owner: RUS··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR #108, 4000LBS CAPACITY, 2 STOPS, … OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE OPEN
2026-06-10 Fence $2,500 5729 W CORNELIA AVE
Owner: ARE··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 100'-0' '…
2026-06-10 Violation 2237 W TAYLOR ST PARAPET & COPING OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE SYSTEM III OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1655 S CALIFORNIA BLVD REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 13024 S BURLEY AVE CUT OR REMOVE HIGH WEEDS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9129 S COMMERCIAL AVE 1HR FLR OVER BSMT, 1 OR 2 DU OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 5649 S MICHIGAN AVE REPAIR COPING OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 10644 S AVENUE O NO CLOSET/STORAGE UNDER STAIR OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 10644 S AVENUE O REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1607 E 50TH PL FIRE EXTNGSHR REQ, RESDNTL OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 7600 S LAFLIN ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9129 S COMMERCIAL AVE HEATING PLANT ENCLOSURE OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 7934 S DREXEL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 2237 W TAYLOR ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1238 W 87TH ST REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 7600 S LAFLIN ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1331 S TRIPP AVE OPEN OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $1,000 7027 S MAPLEWOOD AVE
Owner: HER··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 800 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, …
2026-06-10 Violation 2145 N HALSTED ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 5335 S KENWOOD AVE
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… I CUBED ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-10 Roofing $18,050 1443 W BERWYN AVE
Owner: BEN··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 1900 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: OTHER. LOCATION: ROOF… JL CONTRACTOR SERVICES LTD
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2026-06-10 General Construction $21,111 45 N CENTRAL AVE TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 3700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… SCHLAEGER CONSTRUCTION CO.
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE PANEL SCHEDULES OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 1607 E 50TH PL REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 317 E 51ST ST DWELLING CLEAN AND SANITARY OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 8451 S SANGAMON ST STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 5625 S MOBILE AVE
Owner: SCH··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… I CUBED ENTERPRISES INC
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2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE INSTALL COVERS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE MIXED OCCUPANCY SEPARATION OPEN
2026-06-10 Fence $2,837 5429 W DAKIN ST
Owner: LOP··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 30'-… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-10 Violation 914 E 82ND ST REPAIR/REPLACE SMOKE DETECTORS OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE LISTED FOR USE TEMP & LOCATION OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 13024 S BURLEY AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 4950 N WESTERN AVE
Owner: THE··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: REPAIR EXISTING SYSTEM. AFFECTS: 0 DWELLING UNITS; 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL… CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC
2026-06-10 Electrical 420 E WATERSIDE DR
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1, 3000LBS CAPACITY, 44 FLOORS (40… OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO
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2026-06-10 Violation 1100 W 37TH ST REMOVE WATER FROM PIT OPEN
2026-06-10 Demolition $21,500 3052 E 79TH PL
Owner: CIT··· 🔒
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC
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2026-06-10 Violation 7855 S KEDZIE AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-10 Electrical $25,000 7200 S INGLESIDE AVE
Owner: GAR··· 🔒
DOOR OPERATOR UPGRADE ON PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1, 3500LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOPS, SUBJE… MITSUBISHI ELEVATOR COMPANY
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2026-06-10 Violation 50 E 95TH ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 8451 S SANGAMON ST ROACHES OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $1,000 6940 S BISHOP ST
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … AMSUMKENI
2026-06-10 Plumbing $5,000 447 E 91ST PL
Owner: GUD··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 Violation 9129 S COMMERCIAL AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $4,500 7012 N OTTAWA AVE
Owner: REC··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 225 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-10 Plumbing $5,000 11701 S MORGAN ST
Owner: WIL··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 Violation 2424 W ESTES AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 10644 S AVENUE O REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $237,000 11601 W TOUHY AVE
Owner: FIL··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … ALL POWER ELECTRIC INC
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2026-06-10 Violation 5649 S MICHIGAN AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 3722 W DOUGLAS BLVD PROVIDE OPEN
2026-06-10 General Construction $1,500 8919 S HALSTED ST
Owner: MIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 125 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-10 General Construction $9,000 3540 N BOSWORTH AVE
Owner: LUC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 50 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 1, M… SAFE-WAY TUKPOINTING
2026-06-10 Violation 2424 W ESTES AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-10 Fence $6,176 3125 S MAY ST
Owner: WU ··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 123'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
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2026-06-10 Fence $4,296 10440 S GREEN ST
Owner: THO··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 62'-… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-10 Plumbing $5,000 4425 W ROSCOE ST
Owner: ALV··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 HVAC/Mech $16,000 447 E 91ST PL NEW HEAT PUMP OR REFRIGERATION EQUIP., ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = YES .… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 General Construction $16,000 10454 S TROY ST
Owner: MAB··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER COOLING EQUIPMENT(BACKAYRD, C… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 Fence $8,000 5653 S NORMANDY AVE PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 72'-…
2026-06-10 Violation 6001 N KENMORE AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-10 Fire Protection 3030 N BROADWAY
Owner: ASS··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: MODIFICATION OF EXISTING SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:10107387… CHICAGO FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS LLC
2026-06-10 General Construction $16,000 10527 S LOWE AVE
Owner: STO··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 2 SYSTEMS : 1 OTHER COOLING EQUIPMENT(BACKAYRD, C… ZERO HOME CORPORATION
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2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE SUBMIT STRUCT. ENG. RPT (INT.) OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 7944 S PAULINA ST ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 9128 S COMMERCIAL AVE CORD TO FIXTURE OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 4136 S CALIFORNIA AVE OWNER OR LICENSED CONTRACTOR OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 7649 S HERMITAGE AVE REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-10 Windows/Doors $8,000 3540 S HALSTED ST
Owner: MIC··· 🔒
IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEM… BERTCO CONSTRUCTION CO., INC
2026-06-10 General Construction $5,000 5700 S CICERO AVE
Owner: REM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. REPAIR OR ALTER DEVICES ON EXISTING CIRCUITS. RECE… HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
2026-06-10 Violation 4246 W ADAMS ST REMOVE OPEN
2026-06-10 Violation 2237 W TAYLOR ST ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-10 Roofing $41,289 3023 N NATCHEZ AVE
Owner: RAY··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-06-10 Electrical $1,444,550 2609 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: FPS··· 🔒
MODERNIZATION ON ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, 125FPM, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER EL… COMPLETE ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-06-10 Violation 1655 S CALIFORNIA BLVD SCREEN OUTER DOORS, WINDOWS OPEN
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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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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 13492+ 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.

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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 ROBERT LESNICKI. PermitGrab tracks 13,045 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

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What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,624 new building permits alongside 10,937 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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401 N WABASH AVE 2714 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 13492 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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More on Chicago & U.S. construction activity

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