Chicago Building Permits & Contractor Leads

12,985 indexed permits · 2,214 active contractors · 10,413 code violations · Chicago, Illinois.

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12,985
Indexed Permits
2,214
Active Contractors
10,413
Code Violations
273,782
Property Owners
2,631
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2026-06-13
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Updated recently · 2026-06-11
Chicago had 1690 new building permits filed in the last 30 days, led by 593 electrical, 492 hvac and 119 roofing. The average project value is $285,961.

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ISLAND MASONRY RESTORATION
2026-05-12
📍 11357 S HALSTED ST
General Construction
FIRST AD SIGNS INC
2026-05-12
📍 3650 N CLARK ST
Signage
GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GA…
2026-05-12
📍 2610 N SAWYER AVE
Roofing

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2026-05-12 General Construction $12,500 11357 S HALSTED ST
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 75 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, M… ISLAND MASONRY RESTORATION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Signage $2,000 3650 N CLARK ST
Owner: VIN··· 🔒
INSTALLATION OF (1) 10'9"L X 5'4"HT X 1' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SID… FIRST AD SIGNS INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Roofing $29,433 2610 N SAWYER AVE
Owner: STO··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Roofing $27,428 7436 S PRINCETON AVE
Owner: BRA··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… GARAGE 2017 LLC DBA DANLEY'S GARAGE WORLD
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $2,000 2701 N SHEFFIELD AVE PERMIT EXPIRES ON 07/12/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 6/5/2026, ERECTION ENDS: 6/8/2026.… JULIA CLEMENS CSEM
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Roofing $40,000 4300 W LAWRENCE AVE
Owner: MIN··· 🔒
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(GOODMAN, CPG0… TOTAL SERVICE CONTRACTORS, INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $25,000 6746 S WABASH AVE
Owner: COU··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 400 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … JAYNCO ELECTRIC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $3,500 3120 N LEAVITT ST
Owner: AKK··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: REAR … FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction 12600 S STONY ISLAND AVE
Owner: KIN··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: INDUSTRIAL. PROJE… MIDWEST SALT
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction 1144 W LOYOLA AVE
Owner: LOY··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: HIGHER EDUCATION. … LOYOLA UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Roofing $7,500 4734 N LAWNDALE AVE
Owner: ROG··· 🔒
NEW DETACHED WOOD FRAME GARAGE. DIMENSIONS AND SETBACKS PER APPLICATION. BUILDIN… ALL TECH RESTORE
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction 950 E 134TH ST
Owner: FOR··· 🔒
APPROVAL OF NEW PLAN FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. PROJECT TYPE: PARK/RECREATION. P… FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK…
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $3,500 2713 W HIRSCH ST
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
LIMITED REPAIR (25% OR LESS) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: FRONT… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $2,000 704 N WABASH AVE ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS READING "FOXTROT" ON SOUTH ELEVATION ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Signage $1,000 5430 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: RAY··· 🔒
NON ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL SIGN READING "PNC BANK EXIT" ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $2,000 704 N WABASH AVE ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS READING "FOXTROT" ON EAST ELEVATION ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Signage $1,000 5430 W BELMONT AVE
Owner: RAY··· 🔒
NON ILLUMINATED DIRECTIONAL SIGN READING "PNC BANK ENTER" ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 Signage $1,000 704 N WABASH AVE ILLUMINATED BLADE SIGN READING FOXTROT LOGO ON EAST ELEVATION ALL-RIGHT SIGN INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-12 General Construction $19,500 72 E ELM ST
Owner: HIM··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 300 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … AUGUSTYN CONSTRUCTION CORP.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $9,500 990 N LAKE SHORE DR
Owner: VAN··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. ADD 24 CIRCUITS TO EXISTING 200 AMP SERVICE DISCON… ADNAN DAVID ELECTRIC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $19,348 4023 N LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $25,254 2758 N NEWCASTLE AVE
Owner: SAN··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $46,000 3023 W DIVERSEY AVE
Owner: STR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 4200 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… JC AND SON MASONRY INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $28,000 5465 S INGLESIDE AVE
Owner: DAN··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD PORCH (OPEN) (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATION: RE… FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $19,022 6314 S KNOX AVE
Owner: GRA··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction 4717 W HARRISON ST
Owner: CHA··· 🔒
REINSTATE PERMIT NO.1010658019 MUST BEGIN WORK AND OR REQUEST INSPECTION NO LATE… BUFF CONSTRUCTION, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction 3015 W DIVISION ST
Owner: OCA··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL LIGHTING. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … CHAVEZ ELECTRIC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction 5965 W ERIE ST
Owner: PER··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … PERCY HARRISON III
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $23,550 2322 W AUGUSTA BLVD
Owner: MAR··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 600 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, … CASEY TUCKPOINTING, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $3,600 4353 W IRVING PARK RD
Owner: DIS··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … LIG ELECTRIC,INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $25,700 5238 W CARMEN AVE REPLACE EXISTING BACK DECK & STAIRS ESTES BUILDERS, INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $5,400 1 S WACKER DR
Owner: 601··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOCATION: … SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Fence $3,500 5130 S OAK PARK AVE
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
PURPOSE: LEGALIZE UNPERMITTED WORK. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 60'-0' … I REMODEL YOUR HOME
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction 6632 S GREENWOOD AVE
Owner: SMI··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101040912: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED … FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $15,000 6835 S CALUMET AVE
Owner: ROS··· 🔒
FULL REBUILD (SAME AS EXISTING) FOR WOOD EXTERIOR STAIRWAY (QUANTITY: 1, LOCATIO… THOMAS REAL ESTATE GROUP LLC - THOMAS CONSTRUCTION
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $20,000 5810 W HIGGINS AVE
Owner: AGN··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0,… G&P TUCKPOINTING, INC.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $4,000 5036 W ADDISON ST
Owner: MAL··· 🔒
LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. NEW PERMANENT 200 AMP SERVICE DISCONNECTING MEANS … C & J ELECTRIC CO.
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Fence $3,263 4834 N SEELEY AVE
Owner: PAT··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 52'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Plumbing $9,500 1212 S MICHIGAN AVE
Owner: HOR··· 🔒
REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 0 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPL… 20/20 PLUMBING INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Fence $41,703 4141 N HERMITAGE AVE
Owner: ALF··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. VINYL/PVC FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 172'… PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Fence $2,648 1900 N KEELER AVE
Owner: GAL··· 🔒
PURPOSE: NEW/REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION. WOOD FENCE - 6'-0' ' (HEIGHT) X 26'-0' ' … PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Windows/Doors $35,000 1001 N LAWLER AVE
Owner: GOD··· 🔒
TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2000 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 4,… MAGDIEL PILLADO
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $9,348 4023 N LEAMINGTON AVE
Owner: JOH··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF ACCESSORY BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Plumbing 5234 W STRONG ST
Owner: MK ··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101079709: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… C & S SERVICES,CORP
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Roofing $30,000 6716 W IMLAY ST
Owner: ESC··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 700 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATIO… MAGDAN CONSTRUCTION INC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Plumbing 4520 N BROADWAY
Owner: D'A··· 🔒
FOR PERMIT 101075280: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED… VINCENT DUFFY
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $19,801 10932 S EMERALD AVE
Owner: RAN··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: SLOPED (2:12 TO 5… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Solar $19,801 9715 S WENTWORTH AVE
Owner: KEN··· 🔒
INSTALL SOLAR PANELS ON ROOF OF PRINCIPAL BUILDING. ROOF TYPE: STEEP (>5:12). IN… SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 Roofing $40,000 4400 N CLARK ST
Owner: MON··· 🔒
SCOPE: ROOF REPLACEMENT. AREA: 2500 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATI… CORE EXTERIORS PLLC
📞 (•••) •••-•••• 🔒 Reveal
2026-05-11 General Construction $6,000 444 W LAKE ST
Owner: POI··· 🔒
LOW VOLTAGE/COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL WORK. ALTER EXISTING SECURITY. SPECIFIC LOC… MCWILLIAMS ELECTRIC CO. 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.

🆕 New this week
Contractor Permits (90d) Trade Avg Value Contact
1. SUNRUN INSTALLATION SERVICES 📞 🔥 85 permits/30d Active 420 (263) Solar $13,425 🔒 Reveal
2. FRACKIEL BUILDERS, INCORPORATED 📞 9 permits/30d Active 102 (54) Landscaping & Exterior $31,342 🔒 Reveal
3. PEERLESS ENTERPRISES LLC 📞 🔥 18 permits/30d Active 80 (63) HVAC $7,522 🔒 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. CAMPANILE CONSTRUCTION & DESIG 📞 ⚠️ 1 7 permits/30d Active 57 (24) Electrical $78,757 🔒 Reveal
11. KAPITAL ELECTRIC COMPANY 📞 ⚠️ 2 8 permits/30d Active 56 (32) Electrical $19,811 🔒 Reveal
12. SECURADYNE SYSTEM INTERMEDIATE 📞 ⚠️ 18 7 permits/30d Active 56 (28) Electrical $43,322 🔒 Reveal
13. CERTIFIED ELECTRIC LLC 🔥 15 permits/30d Active 55 (38) Solar $21,065 🔒 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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Permit Types in Chicago
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 12985+ 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 OTIS ELEVATOR - CHICAGO. PermitGrab tracks 2,214 active contractors across the metro, with new filings indexed on every refresh.

How fresh is Chicago permit data?

The most recent permit indexed for Chicago is dated 2026-06-11. 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.

What construction is happening in Chicago right now?

In the last 30 days, Chicago permitting activity covers 1,690 new building permits alongside 10,413 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

10,413 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?

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Property Address Owner Owner Intel Source
230 E ONTARIO ST AYD*** County assessor
680 N LAKE SHORE DR 1013 MAR*** County assessor
600 N FAIRBANKS CT 3804 BRI*** 2 properties County assessor
230 E ONTARIO ST MIN*** County assessor
680 N LAKE SHORE DR 7.03 MIC*** 3 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 12985 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.

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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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