12,601 indexed permits · 2,181 active contractors · 10,333 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.
PermitGrab tracks 2,181 active contractors who pulled 12,601 building permits in Chicago, IL as of 2026-06-10. Live tracking of 10,333 code violations in the same area. Updated daily.
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12,601 records — permits and code violations sorted by date
| Date | Type | Value | Address | Contractor / Status | Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $20,000 | 4352 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | ISLAND MASONRY RESTORATION | |
| 2026-05-18 | Roofing | $26,300 | 119 W DELAWARE PL | BROTHERS ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Signage | $7,500 | 120 W 87TH ST | ×3 INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $9,500 | 5961 N LINCOLN AVE | KEC POWER & CONTROLS, INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $142,810 | 1140 W PRATT BLVD | DICKEY MASONRY | |
| 2026-05-18 | Roofing | $36,675 | 2047 W MONTROSE AVE | GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD | |
| 2026-05-18 | Fence | $8,420 | 5827 N OTTAWA AVE | PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Signage | $5,000 | 120 W 87TH ST | INTEGRITY SIGN COMPANY | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $2,250 | 2301 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR | GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS, INC. D/B/A SPIRO | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $40,000 | 440 S LA SALLE ST | ×2 LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $22,917 | 8252 S DANTE AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | — | 325 W HURON ST | AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKPOINTING INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $2,500 | 8442 S KIMBARK AVE | ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH | |
| 2026-05-18 | Plumbing | $5,500 | 7444 S MERRILL AVE | UNIVERSAL C & M PLUMBING SERVI | |
| 2026-05-18 | Roofing | $21,672 | 5429 N SPAULDING AVE | J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $26,100 | 619 N PARKSIDE AVE | SUNRISE SOLAR LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $14,620 | 6412 N HAMILTON AVE | MR. PORCH, INCORPORATED | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $5,000 | 5203 N CLARK ST | JULIA CLEMENS CSEM | |
| 2026-05-18 | Pool/Spa | $5,669 | 937 N HONORE ST | KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $8,000 | 1441 W GRAND AVE | LUPO MASONARY RESTORATION | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $5,000 | 1 N FRANKLIN ST | LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | Fence | $3,000 | 5259 S CALIFORNIA AVE | JC GENERAL CONSTRUCTION AND GARAGE DOORS INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Roofing | $70,000 | 1701 W 83RD ST | NOMBACH COMPANY INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $25,370 | 5456 N BERNARD ST | WINDFREE WIND + SOLAR ENERGY DESIGN COMPANY | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $4,232 | 5739 S WASHTENAW AVE | PERSAUD CONSTRUCTION | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $360,000 | 15 E OAK ST | LG COMMERCIAL LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Plumbing | — | 161 N CLARK ST | REED CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | — | 306 W ERIE ST | AAA-1 MASONRY & TUCKPOINTING INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $15,127 | 12585 S STATE ST | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $7,500 | 1538 N PARKSIDE AVE | ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH | |
| 2026-05-18 | Plumbing | — | 8600 W BRYN MAWR AVE | JOHNS PLUMBING, INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | — | 161 N CLARK ST | REED CONSTRUCTION LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $1,400 | 9802 S VAN VLISSINGEN RD | SUN SYSTEMS | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $10,100 | 1660 W FARWELL AVE | HOLTON BROTHER'S INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | Signage | $1,000 | 943 N CROSBY ST | WINDY CITY SIGNS AND GRAPHICS, INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Roofing | $14,650 | 1646 N LATROBE AVE | J & P EXTERIORS 1 INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $7,500 | 8442 S KIMBARK AVE | ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $2,500 | 1538 N PARKSIDE AVE | ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH | |
| 2026-05-18 | HVAC/Mech | $575,000 | 717 S SEELEY AVE | CAPITOL CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS, INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | Fence | $6,891 | 830 S BELL AVE | PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $14,232 | 8254 S PAXTON AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $7,011 | 12585 S STATE ST | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $9,000 | 1410 S MUSEUM CAMPUS DR | INDESTRUCTO RENTAL CO INC | |
| 2026-05-18 | Solar | $34,925 | 7554 S MERRILL AVE | SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $50,000 | 1010 E 72ND ST | BLINDERMAN CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. | |
| 2026-05-18 | Plumbing | $2,500 | 1500 N WELLS ST | LIFE PLUMBING CORP | |
| 2026-05-18 | General Construction | $6,000 | 8633 S EMERALD AVE | MJ ELECTRICAL SERVICES CO |
Most active contractors by permit volume — last 90 days of activity shown in parentheses. 20 of 25 have verified phone numbers below.
| Contractor | Permits (90d) | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 🔥 84 permits/30d Active | 401 (260) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 🔥 13 permits/30d Active | 100 (61) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 3. OLYMPIC SIGNS, INC. D/B/A OLYMPIK SIGNS, INC. ⚠️ 6 Active | 84 (45) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 4. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 🔥 25 permits/30d Active | 78 (64) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 5. OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO ⚠️ 47 🔥 16 permits/30d Active | 66 (29) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 6. ROBERT LESNICKI ⚠️ 11 4 permits/30d Active | 64 (34) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 7. CURRENT COMMUNICATIONS CORP. 🔥 12 permits/30d Active | 59 (35) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 8. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE ⚠️ 18 9 permits/30d Active | 55 (33) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 9. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY ⚠️ 2 6 permits/30d Active | 54 (31) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 10. GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD ⚠️ 10 🔥 15 permits/30d Active | 53 (38) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 11. LOMBARDI ELECTRIC, INC. ⚠️ 6 🔥 15 permits/30d Active | 52 (40) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 12. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 11 permits/30d Active | 48 (31) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 13. HARTMANN ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC 8 permits/30d Active | 46 (27) | Verifying… |
| 14. CHAVEZ ELECTRIC ⚠️ 19 8 permits/30d Active | 46 (26) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 15. PACE SYSTEMS, INC. ⚠️ 8 3 permits/30d Active | 44 (43) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 16. ALVAREZ ELECTRICAL TECH 5 permits/30d Active | 44 (29) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 17. ALLIANCE DEMOLITION AND EXCAVATION SERVICES INC Active | 44 (13) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 18. SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC ⚠️ 10 5 permits/30d Active | 43 (27) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 19. HARBOR POINT Active | 43 (16) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 20. KDN SIGNS INC ⚠️ 1 Active | 42 (33) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 21. CONVERGINT TECHNOLOGIES LLC ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active | 42 (24) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 22. DUNNING ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN ⚠️ 3 5 permits/30d Active | 42 (24) | Verifying… |
| 23. CONTINENTAL ELECTRICAL CONSTRU ⚠️ 34 3 permits/30d Active | 42 (21) | Verifying… |
| 24. 3 S SUPPLY COMPANY | 42 (10) | 🔒 Reveal |
| 25. SUNRISE SOLAR LLC 3 permits/30d Active | 39 (30) | 🔒 Reveal |
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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.
Chicago, Illinois processes thousands of building permits covering residential construction, commercial buildouts, renovations, and specialty trade work. PermitGrab tracks 12601+ 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.
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.
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 2,181 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.
The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-06-08. Updated daily • newest record from 2d 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 1,722 new building permits alongside 10,333 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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| Property Address | Owner | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1069 W 14TH PL GU-81 | F T*** | County assessor |
| 1645 W OGDEN AVE P-34 | JOH*** | County assessor |
| 405 N WABASH AVE 1102 | MR *** | County assessor |
| 1069 W 14TH PL GU-89 | LES*** | County assessor |
| 1645 W OGDEN AVE P-235 | GRA*** | County assessor |
PermitGrab currently tracks 12601 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.
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.
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