Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

13,359 indexed permits · 13,025 active contractors · 10,937 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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Indexed Permits
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10,937
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
4,151
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CAREY'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITI…
2026-06-09
📍 4313 S PULASKI RD
Roofing
ERGEON INC
2026-06-09
📍 4721 W 82ND ST
Fence
COURTESY ELECTRIC, INC.
2026-06-09
📍 3645 N SACRAMENTO AVE
General Construction

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24,296 records — permits and code violations sorted by date

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2026-06-09 Violation 5115 S CALUMET AVE MAINTAIN EXIT SIGN ILLUMINATED OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 1846 S LOOMIS ST REPAIR EXTERIOR WALL OPEN
2026-06-09 Roofing $36,494 4313 S PULASKI RD
Owner: EHR··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE, YHC092… CAREY'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC
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2026-06-09 Battery Storage $1,000 2541 W 77TH ST
Owner: GUD··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … ION DEVELOPER
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 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 Violation 7733 S CLYDE AVE ARRANGE FOR RE-INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 6521 S GREEN ST ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 2353 N SEELEY AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $2,500 11710 S HALSTED ST
Owner: LIS··· 🔒
REPAIR (26% TO 50%) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT OF BUILD… STUDIO MODERNISTA LLC
2026-06-09 Violation 11636 S STEWART AVE OPEN 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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2026-06-09 Violation 4830 S DREXEL BLVD REPAIR PORCH SYSTEM OPEN
2026-06-09 Plumbing $5,000 6621 S GREEN ST REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… LOYAL HOWARD
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.
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2026-06-09 Roofing $50,033 3918 W FILLMORE ST NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
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2026-06-09 Violation 2020 W 23RD ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-09 Fence $7,134 8026 S ALBANY AVE
Owner: LEM··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 111'… ERGEON INC
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2026-06-09 Fence $3,339 2520 W 83RD ST
Owner: JEF··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 28'-… A & M FENCE CORPORATION
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2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $5,740 5711 W 56TH ST
Owner: MCK··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-06-09 General Construction $8,000 8330 S BUFFALO AVE
Owner: SAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-06-09 Violation 7801 S SAGINAW AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-09 Roofing $16,475 7418 N WASHTENAW AVE
Owner: WOL··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… STEELE & LOEBER LUMBER CO.
2026-06-09 General Construction $42,000 901 W ARGYLE ST
Owner: HOR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 9, … BERT TUCKPOINTING & RESTORATIO
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2026-06-09 Violation 715 E 91ST PL OPEN OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 1235 W MARQUETTE RD REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7715 S COLFAX AVE REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7601 S SOUTH SHORE DR CARB MONOX DETECT IN RESID OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7251 S PHILLIPS AVE REPAIR SCREENS OPEN
2026-06-09 Plumbing 2829 S LOWE AVE
Owner: JIN··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101044158: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL CO… WU & TRAN CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $200,000 71 S WACKER DR
Owner: 71 ··· 🔒
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 ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction 345 W FULLERTON PKWY
Owner: 345··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 2, MAX. LENGTH: 24 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 360 FT. LOCATI… QUALITY RESTORATIONS, INC.
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 3031 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR FENCE OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $5,000 4129 N MOBILE AVE
Owner: VIL··· 🔒
Electrical Work BRIGHT SPARKS ELECTRIC
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 2353 N SEELEY AVE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $3,289 1613 W LE MOYNE ST LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
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2026-06-09 Violation 7715 S COLFAX AVE REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $3,500 9321 S THROOP ST
Owner: AKI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 2 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 20 AMP SERVICE DISCONNE… L & M ELECTRICAL CO.
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2026-06-09 Violation 5115 S CALUMET AVE REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7251 S PHILLIPS AVE ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-09 Plumbing $50,000 2048 W CHICAGO AVE
Owner: DAV··· 🔒
SC 2019 CBC; EXISTING 4 STORY MASONRY MIXED USE BUILDING. RENOVATION OF EXISTIN… LIFE WAY CONSTRUCTION INC
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST REPAIR ROOF OPEN
2026-06-09 Plumbing $750,000 191 N WACKER DR SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101079053 TO ADD SUPPLEMENTAL COOLING A… SKENDER CONSTRUCTION LLC
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2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST PLANS & PERMITS REQ - CONTRCTR OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 4830 S DREXEL BLVD REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR FRAME OPEN
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 $15,000 4837 S HERMITAGE AVE
Owner: ARC··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 100 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … B.E.T.O.N. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
2026-06-09 Violation 2020 W 23RD ST ARRANGE PREMISE INSPECTION OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 8621 S PHILLIPS AVE CHIMNEY CAPPING OPEN
2026-06-09 Battery Storage $5,000 7244 S RIDGELAND AVE
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-09 Violation 1235 W MARQUETTE RD STOP/REMOVE NUISANCE OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 300 S RIVERSIDE PLZ MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA COMPLIED
2026-06-09 Violation 4830 S DREXEL BLVD OBSTRUCTIONS IN EXIT WAY OPEN
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 Violation 59 E 11TH ST MAINTAIN OR REPAIR ELECT ELEVA OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 5115 S CALUMET AVE HOLDOPEN DEVICE, STAIR 3+ FLRS OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction 4125 N NARRAGANSETT AVE
Owner: 412··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101059643: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… PRO-LINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
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2026-06-09 Violation 4830 S DREXEL BLVD ILLUMINATE PUBLIC STAIR/HALL OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST REPAIR/REBUILD GARAGE OR SHED OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 5115 S CALUMET AVE 2-HR STAIR ENCLOSURE, 4+ STORY OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 3031 W FLOURNOY ST REPLCE WINDOW PANES, PLEXGLAS OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST WORK NOT ALLOWED OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7801 S SAGINAW AVE ARRANGE FOR REINSPECTION REGAR OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7226 S CORNELL AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 7715 S COLFAX AVE REPAIR DOWNSPOUT OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 2020 W 23RD ST REPAIR EAVES OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 3031 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR DOOR HARDWARE OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $10,000 8248 S EBERHART AVE LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. REC… CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
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2026-06-09 Violation 8621 S PHILLIPS AVE MAINTAIN WINDOW OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 3031 W FLOURNOY ST REPAIR EXTERIOR STAIR OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $10,000 224 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: JON··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 8 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… TITAN ELECTRIC LLC
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2026-06-09 Windows/Doors $143,844 100 N RIVERSIDE PLZ SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT #101078820 TO REMOVE WALLS FROM PERMITTE… LARSON-DANIELSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
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 General Construction 10105 S LAFAYETTE AVE
Owner: DAL··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101080765: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LIST… EMMI ELECTRIC INC.
2026-06-09 Violation 7601 S SOUTH SHORE DR REPAIR INTERIOR WALLS/CEILING OPEN
2026-06-09 Windows/Doors 111 S WACKER DR
Owner: 111··· 🔒
TEMPORARY SCAFFOLDING: QTY: 1, MAX. LENGTH: 30 FT., MAX. HEIGHT: 40 FT. LOCATIO… PROGRAM MAINTENANCE INC
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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
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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 General Construction $9,000 2212 W SHAKESPEARE AVE
Owner: KEA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL DATA/VIDEO. SPECIFIC LOCATION… GBL SECURITY SERVICES, INC.
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2026-06-09 Violation 1846 S LOOMIS ST PROTECT SIDEWALK DURING CONST OPEN
2026-06-09 General Construction $5,000 6612 S BELL AVE
Owner: VIL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES INC
2026-06-09 Pool/Spa $2,990 1843 W HENDERSON ST
Owner: SKI··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 1 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONN… NICHOLAS ZAHORODNYJ
2026-06-09 General Construction $1,200 5507 N MONT CLARE AVE
Owner: ROM··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 100 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC
2026-06-09 Roofing $19,000 1654 N WESTERN AVE
Owner: MEV··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(48KCEA06A2A3A… COMFORT ZONE SERVICE INC
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2026-06-09 Fire Protection 1414 E 59TH ST
Owner: SOR··· 🔒
FIRE ALARM: NEW SYSTEM. ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT:101076057. AFFECTS: 446 DWELL… BLOCK ELECTRIC COMPANY
2026-06-09 General Construction $15,000 3453 W 59TH ST
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 700 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4, … GAVAL CONSTRUCTION
2026-06-09 General Construction $10,645 1 W GRAND AVE
Owner: RAC··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … REDHAWKSECSYSDBACHUBBSFIRE&SYS
2026-06-09 Roofing $34,293 2045 N FREMONT ST
Owner: POH··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 2 SINGLE PACKAGE DX UNIT(48NL-B COMFO… COMFORT INDOOR SOLUTIONS, INC
2026-06-09 Roofing $85,000 2734 S WENTWORTH AVE SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 17000 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: MINERAL - SURFACED R… HONG FENG CONSTRUCTION, INC.
2026-06-09 General Construction $300,000 333 W WACKER DR
Owner: BCS··· 🔒
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC - TENANT BUILDOUT OF 1,287 SQFT FOR BUSINESS OFFICE ON THE 2… DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS, INC
2026-06-09 Violation 9007 S ABERDEEN ST DEFECTIVE OUTLETS OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 1715 E 84TH ST REPAIR WINDOW SILLS OPEN
2026-06-09 Violation 5246 W CHICAGO AVE ARRANGE COMPLETED PERMIT INSP. 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 📞 🔥 90 permits/30d Active 447 (272) Solar $13,836 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 8 permits/30d Active 102 (46) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 19 permits/30d Active 85 (64) HVAC $7,561 🔒 Reveal
4. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. ⚠️ 6 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 77 (42) Electrical $257,467 🔒 Reveal
5. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC 📞 ⚠️ 19 9 permits/30d Active 71 (28) Electrical $53,252 🔒 Reveal
6. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO 📞 ⚠️ 48 🔥 17 permits/30d Active 70 (32) HVAC $181,063 🔒 Reveal
7. BLUE LINE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTO ⚠️ 4 5 permits/30d Active 66 (17) Electrical $90,653 Verifying…
8. ROBERT LESNICKI 📞 ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active 64 (34) Electrical - 🔒 Reveal
9. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 9 permits/30d Active 59 (24) Electrical $77,142 🔒 Reveal
10. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 9 permits/30d Active 58 (40) Electrical $130,486 🔒 Reveal
11. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 57 (40) Solar $20,822 🔒 Reveal
12. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active 57 (31) Electrical $19,521 🔒 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 55 (36) HVAC $35,853 🔒 Reveal
15. PURE POWER ELECTRICAL,CORP. ⚠️ 7 2 permits/30d Active 53 (21) Electrical $42,754 Verifying…
16. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 51 (27) Electrical $382,906 Verifying…
17. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC 📞 ⚠️ 11 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 50 (32) Fire Protection - 🔒 Reveal
18. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 40 2 permits/30d Active 50 (22) Electrical $3,174,356 Verifying…
19. MARON ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 49 (35) 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 (25) Electrical $6,692 Verifying…
22. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 6 1 permits/30d Active 46 (28) Signage $3,509 🔒 Reveal
23. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 📞 3 permits/30d Active 46 (18) Electrical $5,986 🔒 Reveal
24. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. 📞 ⚠️ 10 Active 45 (44) Electrical $42,393 🔒 Reveal
25. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 44 (23) 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 13359+ 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 CHAVEZ ELECTRIC. PermitGrab tracks 13,025 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 1,646 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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The same-day call

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The motivated-seller list

10,937 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 13359 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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