11,476 indexed permits · 2,255 active contractors · 9,598 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.
PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors who pulled 11,476 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-05-28. Live tracking of 9,598 code violations in the same area. Updated periodically.
PermitGrab is a $149/mo subscription that surfaces every Chicago building permit, contractor record, and code violation from the official municipal feed within 12-24 hours of filing — used by solar installers, roofers, HVAC contractors, real-estate investors, and insurance restoration teams to acquire leads at the moment a homeowner commits to a project. 14-day trial below — no signup, card on file.
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The most active contractors filing in Chicago right now include SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES, FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED, OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC., PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC and OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,255 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed daily.
The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-05-27. Updated daily • newest record from 1d ago. 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.
In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,807 new building permits alongside 9,598 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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11,476 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Address | Contractor / Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 333 S WABASH AVE | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 227 W MONROE ST | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 5335 N CALIFORNIA AVE | CARLSEN'S ELEVATOR |
| 2026-05-27 | Windows/Doors | 360 W ILLINOIS ST | SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 927 W WILSON AVE | WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY |
| 2026-05-27 | Windows/Doors | 1100 N LA SALLE DR | COMPLETE ELEVATOR SERVICE, INC |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 200 N COLUMBUS DR | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | Fire Protection | 525 W MONROE ST | SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 6307 S STEWART AVE | OTIS ELEVATOR - LOMBARD |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 847 W SUNNYSIDE AVE | WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 333 S WABASH AVE | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 711 S PAULINA ST | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 1 W WACKER DR | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 1117 N CAMBRIDGE AVE | GARAVENTA USA INC |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 180 W WASHINGTON ST | LAKELAND/LARSEN ELEVATOR CORP. |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 700 S PAULINA ST | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 175 N HARBOR DR | OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 512 N MCCLURG CT | PARKWAY ELEVATORS, INC. |
| 2026-05-27 | General Construction | 235 W VAN BUREN ST | SUBURBAN ELEV./DBA SCHINDLER |
| 2026-05-26 | Windows/Doors | 909 W BLISS ST | GARRISON MARC |
| 2026-05-26 | General Construction | 175 N STATE ST | CIMARRUSTI JAMES |
| 2026-05-26 | General Construction | 225 E CHICAGO AVE | ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSP. OF CHICAGO |
| 2026-05-26 | General Construction | 6200 S LAWNDALE AVE | MENDEZ FRANCISCO |
| 2026-05-26 | General Construction | 4820 S WOODLAWN AVE | BLUE PEAK TENTS INC |
| 2026-05-26 | Roofing | 8814 S EAST END AVE | FITZPATRICK EILEEN P |
| 2026-05-26 | General Construction | 167 N GREEN ST | JLL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC |
| 2026-05-25 | General Construction | 2727 W WINONA ST | CHICAGO SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGEMENT |
| 2026-05-25 | General Construction | 77 W WACKER DR | ×3 LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 2026-05-25 | General Construction | 101 N WACKER DR | ×3 LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. |
| 2026-05-22 | Plumbing | 3030 N BROADWAY | FITNESS INTERNATIONAL, LLC |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 4801 S OAKLEY AVE | FLEISCHMANN VINEGAR |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 1101 W 43RD ST | ARDAGH |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 12800 S BUTLER DR | SWEET ZONE |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 1 N DEARBORN ST | ELLIS MARIE |
| 2026-05-22 | Roofing | 1458 W 71ST ST | WHITMORE CHERYL |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 201 E RANDOLPH ST | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 1650 E 95TH ST | ISO FLEX |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 200 W MADISON ST | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 525 W MONROE ST | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 7401 S CICERO AVE | TOOTSIE ROLL |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 4732 N CAMPBELL AVE | HENDRYCHS MICHAEL |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 1 N FRANKLIN ST | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | Demolition | 11414 S PERRY AVE | LEEWAY WRECKING INC |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 125 S WACKER DR | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | General Construction | 332 S MICHIGAN AVE | CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. |
| 2026-05-22 | Demolition | 11424 S PRAIRIE AVE | LEEWAY WRECKING INC |
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Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 19 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 🔥 84 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 357 (232) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 🔥 16 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 93 (63) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. ⚠️ 6 Active Cold | 78 (55) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 🔥 24 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 68 (56) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO ⚠️ 39 🔥 14 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 63 (28) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 6. ROBERT LESNICKI ⚠️ 11 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 60 (45) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 9 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 55 (38) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 8. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. ⚠️ 4 🔥 23 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 50 (39) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 9. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE ⚠️ 18 🔥 12 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 49 (29) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD ⚠️ 10 🔥 13 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 47 (32) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active Warm | 47 (26) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 12. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. ⚠️ 8 🔥 26 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 44 (43) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 13. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 4 permits/30d Active Warm | 43 (30) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 14. HARBOR POINT Active Cold | 43 (16) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 15. KDN SIGNS INC Active Cold | 42 (33) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 16. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC 1 permits/30d Active Warm | 42 (11) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 17. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY Cold | 42 (10) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 18. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 6 permits/30d Active Warm | 40 (26) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 19. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 9 🔥 10 permits/30d Active 🔥 Hot | 40 (25) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 20. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC ⚠️ 19 2 permits/30d Active Warm | 40 (21) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 21. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 9 permits/30d Active Warm | 39 (29) | Verifying… |
| 22. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 6 permits/30d Active Warm | 39 (22) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 7 1 permits/30d Active Cold | 39 (20) | Verifying… |
| 24. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 3 permits/30d Active Cold | 38 (21) | Verifying… |
| 25. BEYOND CUSTOM CO DBA STANLEY GARAGE BUILDERS 8 permits/30d Active Warm | 36 (30) | Verifying… |
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Unlock full access — $149/moNew 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.
Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 11476+ Chicago building permits — updated periodically 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.
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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Reviewed by Marcus Reeves · Page data current as of · Sources: official Chicago open data portal.
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| Property Address | Owner | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 3205 S LA SALLE ST | CHICAGO CITY OF | County assessor |
| 3952 S PRAIRIE AVE | CHICAGO HSING AUTHORTI | County assessor |
| 3176 S ARCHER AVE P19 | SKYRIVER ARCHER DEV LL | County assessor |
| 3203 S LA SALLE ST | CHICAGO CITY OF | County assessor |
| 3816 S LA SALLE ST | CHICAGO CITY OF | County assessor |
PermitGrab currently tracks 11476 building permits in Chicago, Illinois. Data is pulled daily from the official municipal open-data source and includes permit number, address, permit type, contractor, status, and estimated value where available.
Most cities refresh their open-data portals on a 24-hour cadence, so new permits typically appear in PermitGrab within 1–3 days of filing. Chicago is collected on every daemon cycle; if the upstream source has a known delay we note it on the page.
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