161 E Chicago Ave

Chicago, IL 60611

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $81M alteration or repair at 710 N Fairbanks Ct, permitted Jul 6.

176 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 29: Nonstructural interior bathroom remodel to include new plumbing fixtures and finishes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 222 more permits (180 projects) since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 330 ft away.

1. Nonstructural interior bathroom remodel to include new plumbing fixtures and finishes

   Alteration or repair
   Jul 29$50,000
2. Line voltage electrical work × 2 permits

   Electrical
   Jun 1 to 3$5,500
3. Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

   Plumbing
   May 13$2,000
4. Nonstructural interior alteration to kitchen

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 24, 2025$150,000
5. Nonstructural interior alteration to kitchen and bathroom

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 27, 2025$125,000
6. Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

   Plumbing
   Oct 7, 2025$15,000
7. Nonstructural interior guest bathroom remodel

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 10, 2025$30,000
8. Nonstructural interior alteration to an existing primary bathroom with shower

   Alteration or repair
   Apr 19, 2025$70,000
9. Replacement of existing horizontal branch chilled water piping

   Alteration or repair
   Apr 1, 2025$4,200,000
10. Nonstructural interior alteration to kitchen and bathroom plumbing and electrical

    Alteration or repair
    Feb 7, 2025$51,000
11. Nonstructural interior alteration in unit 54c: new kitchen cabinets

    Alteration or repair
    Jan 10, 2025$75,000
12. Nonstructural interior work in unit 37h only: replace drywall

    Alteration or repair
    Jan 7, 2025$60,000
13. Nonstructural interior alteration to exising bathroom

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 16, 2024$250,000
14. Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    Plumbing
    Oct 4, 2024$20,000
15. Line voltage electrical work

    Electrical
    Oct 2, 2024$20,000
16. Work in unit 48bc: nonstructural interior work in primary and guest bathroom: updates include the removal of…

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 11, 2024$166,526
17. Unit 48bc: replace and install lights and receptacles

    Electrical
    Aug 30, 2024$2,000
18. Replace and install lights and receptacles

    Electrical
    Aug 30, 2024$2,000
19. Self-cert 2019 CBRC

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 22, 2024$100,000
20. Change of venue on permit #101050115 (change of electrical contractor)

    Electrical
    May 31, 2024not listed
21. Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    Plumbing
    May 29, 2024$900
22. Unit: 37a switch locations moved from ADA height to standard height

    Electrical
    May 2, 2024$2,000
23. Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application × 2 permits

    Plumbing
    Feb 23, 2024 to Mar 27, 2024$4,500
24. Horizontal kitchen a sanitary waste piping replacement project from the basement to the 25th floor

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 21, 2024$1,230,000
25. Nonstructural interior alteration.locations: 1 residential unit(s) × 2 permits

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 11 to 15, 2024$155,000
26. Alteration of existing unit (main bath renovation)

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 12, 2024$70,000
27. Repair or in-kind replacement of 11 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    Plumbing
    Feb 20, 2024$7,500
28. Remodel the kitchen, master bathroom and hall bathroom in apt #41f

    Electrical
    Feb 15, 2024$7,500
29. Kitchen: furnish/install led undercabinet lighting + (2) transformers + (1) dimmer

    Electrical
    Jul 24, 2023$2,700
30. Electrical for bathroom remodel

    Electrical
    May 15, 2023$1,000
31. Patch/repair drywall

    Plumbing
    May 3, 2023$64,700
32. Bathroom rentovation,replace new tile floors and walls,drywall(200 SQ ft)(1)tub to shower,(1)toilet,(1)shower…

    Plumbing
    Mar 17, 2023not listed
33. Interior remodel of residential dwelling units- no change of use

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 7, 2023$30,000
34. Install new 4 inch recessed can lights

    Electrical
    Feb 14, 2023$2,600
35. Unit 52f:remodel master bathroom

    Plumbing
    Jan 5, 2023$2,000
36. Patch/repair and replace drywall

    Plumbing
    Nov 16, 2022$137,000
37. Replacing devices and fixtures

    Electrical
    Nov 11, 2022$4,500
38. Interior condo unit remodel including plumbing & electrical

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 20, 2022$75,000
39. Replace plumbing fixtures and all d,w,v and water piping in kitchen and bathrooms

    Plumbing
    Jul 28, 2022$43,250
40. Infill existing door opening between units 30g & 30h

    Electrical
    Feb 4, 2022$1,000
41. Remodeling unit 58k2 finishes,including(10) plumbing fixtures,(3)toilets,(2)showers,(5)sinks with associated…

    Plumbing
    Nov 18, 2021not listed
42. Spr CBC 2019 minor interior alteration to existing residential unit 36a

    Alteration or repair
    Nov 18, 2021$22,000
43. Repair and replace fixtures' and devices for existing bathroom in unit 31h

    Electrical
    Nov 9, 2021$1,000
44. Unit 31h; bathroom renovation, in-kind replacement of plumbing fixtures and piping (separate electrical…

    Electrical
    Oct 27, 2021$38,250
45. Unit 47g: convert existing tub to walk in shower

    Electrical
    Oct 5, 2021$62,381
46. Self-cert**** interior renovation (addition of a single wall and new outlets) of existing single dwelling…

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 23, 2021$8,500
47. Bathroom remodel(no new fixtures or replacement)in unit 52 bc.

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 9, 2021$1,500
48. ¿All elevations, repair/replace sealant 15000 linear FT.

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 30, 2021$199,058
49. Replace fixtures in unit 45c

    Electrical
    Aug 12, 2021$12,000
50. 2 And half bathroom repair and replacements cabinetry

    Alteration or repair
    May 25, 2021$80,000
51. Replace and add lighting fixtures

    Electrical
    Mar 30, 2021$8,500
52. Bathroom remodeling: convert tub to shower

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 16, 2021$15,000
53. Cbc2019 *spr* -- interior renovation of the 60th & 61st floors in an existing (2) level residential unit…

    Alteration or repair
    Feb 23, 2021$225,000
54. Replace ten light fixtures

    Electrical
    Feb 18, 2021$1,000
55. Replace the hoist ropes on one (1) 3000lb.cap

    Elevator
    Jan 6, 2021$20,000
56. Existing multi-unit mixed-use building: work in unit #60/m4 only -interior renovations only

    Alteration or repair
    Nov 19, 2020$135,000
57. Low voltage wiring, cable, network

    Electrical
    Sep 8, 2020$1,700
58. Work in 36a only: tile

    Electrical
    Sep 2, 2020$15,000
59. Exist. Multi-unit mixed-use bldg.-work in unit#60m4 only: exploratory/int

    Electrical
    Jun 13, 2020$2,500
60. Exist. Multi-unit mixed-use bldg.-work in unit#60m4 only: exploratory/int

    Other
    Jun 13, 2020$7,500
61. [Interior demo only permit] removal of non-load bearing partitions and plumbing fixtures only

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 27, 2020$32,556
62. Interior alteration to apartment 56b only

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 19, 2020$150,000
63. Interior remodeling(flooring,drywall,closets,doors(4),cabinets)in one uniton(51 unit bc combined)condo…

    Alteration or repair
    Jan 15, 2020$163,200
64. Interior renovation to a single residential unit (unit 33a) in a multi-family building

    Alteration or repair
    Nov 1, 2019$268,060
65. Repair and replace outlets and lighting in kitchen and baths for unit 53f

    Electrical
    Oct 8, 2019$6,000
66. Self-certified application for a condo unit interior renovation

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 9, 2019$40,000
67. Bathroom remodel - remove and replace tiles

    Plumbing
    Aug 1, 2019$29,000
68. Remove & replace cabinets, countertops in kitchen

    Electrical
    May 16, 2019$38,900
69. Remove existing and install new tile

    Alteration or repair
    May 16, 2019$8,600
70. Remodel kitchen use existing circuits in unit 38h

    Electrical
    May 15, 2019$2,500
71. Plumbing only,install steam unit in unit #27 E

    Plumbing
    May 6, 2019$3,000
72. Steamer circuit

    Electrical
    Apr 17, 2019$1,500
73. Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 51949881 job # 190429111

    Electrical
    Apr 17, 2019$759
74. Repair & replace toilet faucet in bath & kitchen and garbage disposal

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 25, 2019$6,000
75. Work in unit 45d: kitchen remodel

    Electrical
    Feb 19, 2019$50,000
76. Repair and replace fixtures throughout for unite 45d-46d repair and replace some receptacle outlets relocate…

    Electrical
    Feb 12, 2019$6,600
77. Repair and replacement of electrical for unit 48h

    Electrical
    Oct 1, 2018$5,800
78. Revision to permit #100766782

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 21, 2018$500
79. Interior renovation of unit 34c in the condominium located at 161 east chicago avenue

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 18, 2018$150,000
80. Unit # 34c. Rework switches and outlets through out

    Electrical
    May 23, 2018$9,500
81. Remodel master bathroom for unit 49f only (no plumbing work under this permit)(no electrical work under this…

    Electrical
    May 4, 2018$22,060
82. Interior remodel in unit #36b including replacing plumbing fixtures only in 2 bathrooms and 1 kitchen

    Electrical
    Apr 18, 2018$15,000
83. Kitchen and bathrooms remodel, new cans and new gfci outlets

    Electrical
    Apr 17, 2018$4,900
84. Repair\replace drywall, cabinets

    Electrical
    Jan 18, 2018$22,500
85. All work in unit 52de only - replace & replace light fixtures

    Electrical
    Jan 12, 2018$2,500
86. Repair and replace of electrical receptacles,switches and lighting

    Electrical
    Dec 19, 2017$5,000
87. Remodeling of non-structural elements in single apartment unit

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 9, 2017$500,000
88. Interior alterations to partial 12th

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 2, 2017$1,500,000
89. Provide power to sauna room

    Electrical
    Apr 13, 2017$1,200
90. Bath remodel

    Plumbing
    Mar 31, 2017$25,000
91. Work to be done to unit #270 only: remove\replace tile in bathroom

    Electrical
    Feb 17, 2017$20,000
92. Plumbing only for unit 33b only: replace isolation valve & supply line for icemaker

    Plumbing
    Jan 24, 2017$600
93. Self-cert

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 28, 2016$40,000
94. Work in 3 bathrooms & kitchen for unit # 55de- all work same as existing (no alterations/ no structural work)

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 7, 2016$162,000
95. Replace outlets and lighting add lighting and receptacles to existing circuits for kitchen and bath remodel…

    Electrical
    Oct 6, 2016$5,000
96. For unit 31-a: replace cabinets & plumbing fixtures in the kitchen & bathrooms

    Plumbing
    Oct 3, 2016$149,000
97. Kitchen & bathrooms remodeling

    Electrical
    Sep 28, 2016$7,500
98. (2) Bathrooms fixtures replacement + tile work

    Other
    Sep 19, 2016$20,000
99. Work in unit 35cd: tile

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 29, 2016$46,785
100. Add additional circuits for new recessed lighting and outlets for unit 30c

     Electrical
     Jun 22, 2016$4,000
101. Work to be done to unit #30c only: replace drain for walk in shower & bathtub

     Other
     Apr 19, 2016$6,000
102. New outlets and switches on existing circuits for unit 30c

     Electrical
     Apr 18, 2016$4,000
103. Work in unit 30c: tile

     Electrical
     Apr 15, 2016$16,000
104. Pre-wire low voltage for tv locations, phones, network, and shades

     Electrical
     Apr 5, 2016$5,000
105. Work to be done in unit #29h only: replace plumbing fixtures

     Electrical
     Mar 9, 2016$30,000
106. Kitchen & bath remodel, new cans lights, replace gfci outlets

     Electrical
     Mar 2, 2016$1,500
107. Interior remodel of condominium unit # 2401

     Alteration or repair
     Feb 24, 2016$15,000
108. Unit 2401 remodel kitchen and 2 bathrooms

     Electrical
     Feb 4, 2016$6,000
109. Work in unit 2401: kitchen & (2) bathroom remodel

     Electrical
     Jan 26, 2016$88,400
110. Unit 55 d,e -rewiring receptacles

     Electrical
     Dec 15, 2015$580
111. Interior demolition and removal of plumbing fixtures for kitchen and bathrooms.selective non load bearing…

     Alteration or repair
     Dec 15, 2015$18,500
112. Work in unit 51a: replace drywall & plumbing fixtures- same as existing

     Electrical
     Dec 14, 2015$89,000
113. Remodeling inside the apartment building, apartment #51a

     Electrical
     Dec 10, 2015$1,500
114. Self certification - interior renovation of existing apartment unit

     Alteration or repair
     Oct 20, 2015$210,000
115. Unit 37a master bathroom 1 -remove existing electrical fixtures and switches as required

     Electrical
     Oct 7, 2015$4,300
116. Work in unit 37a: cabinets.countertops

     Plumbing
     Oct 7, 2015$71,000
117. The property at 161 E. Chicago ave. Unit 59l4 is an existing 2,372 square foot residential condo unit

     Alteration or repair
     Sep 29, 2015$60,000
118. Work in unit 27a: replace doors

     Plumbing
     Aug 25, 2015$200,000
119. Small projects - unit 58 k3/j4 - interior removal of non-load bearing partitions-fixtures and finishes only…

     Alteration or repair
     Aug 20, 2015$30,000
120. Install phone jacks, tv, data

     Electrical
     Jul 2, 2015$2,000
121. Interior remodel of apartment 42-a to renovate existing master bath and existing powder room replacing…

     Alteration or repair
     May 20, 2015$20,000
122. Audio video distribution

     Electrical
     May 5, 2015$8,000
123. Condo upgrades to include flooring

     Plumbing
     Mar 6, 2015$16,000
124. Replace existing outlets and lighting fixtures.remove existing kitchen ovens and replace with new double oven

     Electrical
     Mar 5, 2015$18,000
125. Unit #50a: remove\replace plumbing fixtures in bathroom & kitchen

     Electrical
     Feb 6, 2015$10,000
126. Kitchen and bath remodel

     Electrical
     Jan 14, 2015$4,500
127. Modernization of (1) 2500# cap.

     Elevator
     Oct 15, 2014$15,000
128. Replace canopy lighting fixtures

     Electrical
     Sep 30, 2014$24,400
129. Remove decorative panels on canopy and replace with like in kind

     Alteration or repair
     Sep 30, 2014$24,400
130. Lighting in the kitchen and bath

     Electrical
     Mar 3, 2014$1,200
131. Work to condo unit #33b: replace drywall

     Electrical
     Jan 8, 2014$23,000
132. Replace devices on existing circuits for remodeling in unit 33b

     Electrical
     Dec 19, 2013$1,200
133. Remodel kitchen, master bathroom & guest bathroom for unit 45f: cabinets

     Plumbing
     Nov 6, 2013$89,100
134. Install low voltage cable to control window shades electrical permit #100471783 (existing)

     Electrical
     Aug 28, 2013$400
135. Interior renovation to a single residential unit (49c)

     Alteration or repair
     Jan 11, 2013$250,000
136. Remodel kitchen per code and hook up new appliances

     Electrical
     Dec 19, 2012$20,000
137. Audio and tv wiring

     Electrical
     Oct 29, 2012$10,000
138. Bathroom and powder room remodel

     Alteration or repair
     Oct 22, 2012$50,000
139. Remodel existing kitchen and two bathrooms

     Alteration or repair
     Jun 26, 2012$70,000
140. Low voltage wiring to 8 locations

     Electrical
     Jun 22, 2012$1,200
141. Interior remodel to existing unit 47f

     Alteration or repair
     Apr 24, 2012$75,000
142. Revision to permit # 100381963 to change GC to

     Other
     Feb 21, 2012not listed
143. Replace existing lighting fixtures

     Electrical
     Aug 17, 2011$12,200
144. Revision to permit to # 100381963 change plumbing contractor (loyal plumbing)

     Plumbing
     Apr 27, 2011not listed
145. Remodel bathroom, replace existing fixtures

     Electrical
     Apr 27, 2011$13,400
146. Change general contractor to jayco for permit 100381963

     Contractor change
     Apr 13, 2011not listed
147. Interior built to existing no estructure only partitions plumbing electrical new drywall and duct work tile…

     Alteration or repair
     Mar 24, 2011$30,000
148. We will replace outlets lights

     Electrical
     Feb 15, 2011$1,500
149. Work to condo unit 28b: replace drywall

     Electrical
     Feb 15, 2011$12,000
150. Work to condo unit 27b: replace drywall

     Electrical
     Feb 15, 2011$12,000
151. Replace outlets and lighting

     Electrical
     Feb 11, 2011$1,500
152. Low voltage wiring for audio system only

     Electrical
     Jan 13, 2011$2,500
153. Work to kitchen & 4 bathrooms for condo unit 45a: replace cabinets plumbing fixtures

     Electrical
     Nov 4, 2010$134,800
154. Burglar alarm system

     Electrical
     Sep 13, 2010$1,500
155. Interior renovation

     Alteration or repair
     Jun 21, 2010$150,000
156. Work in unit 44f only, no other work with this permit: master bath replacement tub

     Other
     Apr 27, 2010$11,800
157. Interior alterations in existing residential building

     Alteration or repair
     Apr 23, 2010$2,950,000
158. Remove\replace countertops, electrical fixtures & plumbing fixtures

     Electrical
     Mar 9, 2010$20,690
159. Master bathroom remodeling / upgrade

     Alteration or repair
     Nov 30, 2009$20,600
160. Interior alterations only to unit 39c

     Alteration or repair
     Sep 21, 2009$50,000
161. Change of electrical contractor on permit number 100202658

     Electrical
     Jan 16, 2009not listed
162. Kitchen remodel of individual condo unit

     Alteration or repair
     Dec 29, 2008$80,000
163. Unit# 40a only: all work non structural

     Electrical
     Nov 14, 2008$185,400
164. Wire new range,install 16 recess can lights,install i2 new light fixtures,replace 10 existing fixtures,add 3…

     Electrical
     Nov 5, 2008$6,000
165. Interior demolition of non-load bearing partitions to unit 62 r-1

     Alteration or repair
     Jun 18, 2008$200,000
166. Interior alterations

     Alteration or repair
     Feb 21, 2008$75,000
167. All work will be done at unit 59l4 install gfci

     Electrical
     Feb 20, 2008$2,500
168. Interior alterations to existing residential unit 60-n3

     Alteration or repair
     Nov 28, 2007$400,000
169. Interior demolition to non-load bearing partitions of unit 60-n3

     Alteration or repair
     Aug 8, 2007$50,000
170. Low voltage nursecall at northwestern hospital

     Electrical
     Jul 7, 2007$26,000
171. Remove / replace kitchen cabinets

     Electrical
     Mar 9, 2007$75,000
172. Install 12 recessed 4 inch can lights in existing ceiling connected to existing circuits in bedroom

     Electrical
     Feb 13, 2007$2,000
173. Install audio/video lines

     Electrical
     Jul 25, 2006not listed

1. Interior buildout of a new c-suite on the 22nd floor of the existing lurie childrens hospital at 211 E…

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 24$3,500,000
2. Revision to permit #101078360 to relocate mechanical and electrical vertical risers through inside face of…

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 10not listed
3. Fire alarm: repair existing system

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Fire systems
   Sep 3not listed
4. Self- cert 2026 CBC replacement of the existing hydronic trench heating system within the lobby at 211 E…

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Aug 25$750,000
5. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Fire systems
   Aug 4 to 11not listed
6. Low voltage/communication electrical work × 2 permits

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Electrical
   Jul 21$103,000
7. Replacement electrical contractor × 2 permits

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Electrical
   Jul 21not listed
8. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Fire systems
   May 21not listed
9. Interior alterations to existing 2nd floor office space including conference rooms and idf room

   211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Alteration or repair
   May 20$494,162
10. Fire alarm: new system

    211 E Chicago Ave · 240 ft E · Fire systems
    May 5not listed

1. Interior alterations to existing lower concourse of the prentice building at nmh for a new high dose…

   250 E Superior St · 690 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$3,673,279
2. Door operator replacement on three(3) 4000lb capacity

   175 E Delaware Pl · 900 ft N · Elevator
   Sep 30not listed
3. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

   160 E Pearson St · 400 ft N · Electrical
   Aug 26 to Sep 28not listed
4. Limited repair (25% or less) for iron fire escape

   210 E Pearson St · 620 ft NE · Fence, wall or deck
   Sep 28$80,000
5. Interior renovations to an existing 38th floor medical office suite 3850

   875 N Michigan Ave · 870 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$1,800,000
6. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

   56 E Superior St · 840 ft W · Fire systems
   Sep 15not listed
7. Nonstructural interior alteration for kitchen and 3 bath remodel includes assocaited plumbing

   180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$195,000
8. Interior alterations residential unit 6404

   180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$1,500,000
9. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

   303 E Superior St · 880 ft SE · Electrical
   Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
10. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    310 E Superior St · 920 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
11. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    300 E Superior St · 830 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
12. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    303 E Chicago Ave · 810 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
13. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    155 E Superior St · 370 ft S · Electrical
    Sep 10$46,587
14. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    215 E Chestnut St · 800 ft NE · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 9not listed
15. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 480 SQ. FT.

    215 E Chestnut St · 800 ft NE · Grading
    Sep 9$42,016
16. Dds 2019 CBC: demolition of nonstructural interior partitions

    44 E Superior St · 970 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$20,000
17. Partial nonstructural interior demolition and alteration of suite 3904 in existing 74 story

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$500,000
18. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    222 E Huron St · 660 ft SE · Electrical
    Aug 3 to Sep 7not listed
19. Associate alternative code approval or other post-issuance approval to permit 101082660

    710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4not listed
20. Modernization of four(4) 3500lb capacity

    303 E Superior St · 880 ft SE · Elevator
    Sep 3$1,500,000
21. ***structural peer review*** interior alterations to 2nd floor x-ray room to replace existing x-ray equipment…

    676 N St Clair St · 650 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$355,000
22. Interior alterations to existing church (basement & 1st floor) for replacement of existing organ to include…

    65 E Huron St · 980 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$381,938
23. Cable replacement on one(1) 500lb capacity

    118 E Erie St · 940 ft S · Elevator
    Aug 24$53,101
24. Roof replacement

    201 E Delaware Pl · 980 ft N · Roofing
    Aug 21$562,000
25. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    800 N Michigan Ave · 350 ft W · Electrical
    Aug 20$1,300
26. Partial nonstructural interior demolition and alteration of suite 6001 in existing 74 story

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 19$500,000
27. Installation of channel letters at 835 N michigan ave #100

    835 N Michigan Ave · 460 ft NW · Sign
    Aug 19$1,000
28. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10000 SQ. FT.

    56 E Chicago Ave · 800 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$250,000
29. Interior demo only to existing ground floor retail space

    49 E Chicago Ave · 870 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 13$40,000
30. Reinstate permit no 101068728 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***january 2027*** on…

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Other
    Aug 12not listed
31. Interior alterations in existing condominium building to unit 6802

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$727,350
32. Alteration to 1st & 2nd flr.-interior demolition - no occupancy change - occupancy group m- mercantile- type…

    663 N Michigan Ave · 890 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$172,000
33. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    201 E Delaware Pl · 980 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 7not listed
34. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 3 permits

    710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft SE · Fire systems
    Aug 7not listed
35. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

    250 E Superior St · 690 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jun 30 to Aug 7not listed
36. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

    737 N Michigan Ave · 360 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jul 9 to Aug 4not listed
37. Alterations to existing residential units 6103 and 6203 to combined two units into one dwelling unit

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$500,000
38. Replace car buffer ewgt passenger elevator car 1

    201 E Delaware Pl · 980 ft N · Elevator
    Aug 3not listed
39. Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/2/2026

    220 E Chicago Ave · 330 ft E · New building
    Aug 3$4,000
40. Channel letters sign facing pearson st at akira

    835 N Michigan Ave · 460 ft NW · Sign
    Aug 3$1,500
41. Channel letters sign facing michigan at akira

    835 N Michigan Ave · 460 ft NW · Sign
    Aug 3$1,500
42. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    160 E Pearson St · 400 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 18 to Jul 28not listed
43. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    663 N Michigan Ave · 890 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 27not listed
44. Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2000lb capacity

    669 N Michigan Ave · 810 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 27$30,000
45. Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #2

    150 E Huron St · 590 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 27$30,000
46. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    845 N Michigan Ave · 570 ft NW · Fire systems
    Jul 22not listed
47. Interior alteration of 2,264 sf on the 5th floor of an existing 24 story building

    675 N St Clair St · 690 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 15$1,100,000
48. Partial nonstructural interior demolition of suite 6001 in existing 74 story

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$50,000
49. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 285 SQ. FT.

    200 E Pearson St · 540 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$16,240
50. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 8$1,770,000
51. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    303 E Superior St · 880 ft SE · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
52. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    310 E Superior St · 920 ft E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
53. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    300 E Superior St · 830 ft E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
54. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    303 E Chicago Ave · 810 ft E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
55. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    701 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jul 8not listed
56. Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity

    650 N St Clair St · 920 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 8$26,800
57. Modernization of (2) two eg passenger elevators

    200 E Chestnut St · 780 ft NE · Elevator
    Jul 8$780,000
58. Decommission ewgt passenger elevator west car

    661 N Michigan Ave · 910 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 8$27,000
59. Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator

    661 N Michigan Ave · 910 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 8$434,000
60. Dds 2019 CBRC: renovation to existing lab/office building on floors 2

    710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$81,315,000
61. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    222 E Huron St · 660 ft SE · Electrical
    May 5 to Jul 2not listed
62. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    225 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft E · Fire systems
    Jul 2not listed
63. Replacement other contractor

    845 N Michigan Ave · 570 ft NW · Contractor change
    Jul 1not listed
64. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    701 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 1$8,000
65. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    675 N St Clair St · 690 ft S · Fire systems
    Jun 30not listed
66. Interior alterations to ground and 2nd floor retail space

    663 N Michigan Ave · 890 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$1,745,974
67. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    845 N Michigan Ave · 570 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 23$9,600
68. Revision to permit #101055420 to revise sprinkler system designation from nfpa-13 to nfpa-13r @ R-5 occ

    64 E Chestnut St · 980 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 23$500
69. Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing dryall and M.E.P. system with demo drawings…

    65 E Huron St · 980 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$10,000
70. ***structural peer review*** revision to permit # 101072253 to add additional lead lining on the floors

    676 N St Clair St · 650 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 16$400,000
71. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    251 E Huron St · 900 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 15$142,000
72. Nonstructural interior alteration to extend closet/pantry toward rear hall

    200 E Pearson St · 540 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 12$375,000
73. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity

    55 E Pearson St · 840 ft W · Elevator
    Jun 10not listed
74. Self certification of a limited scope renovation

    51 E Pearson St · 890 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$90,000
75. Interior alterations to 7th floor surgery control desk at existing hospital

    225 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$473,853
76. Repair and replace interior condominium work

    800 N Michigan Ave · 350 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 8$300,000
77. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    251 E Huron St · 900 ft SE · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 2not listed
78. Low voltage/communication electrical work × 2 permits

    225 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft E · Electrical
    May 26 to Jun 2$24,625
79. In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings

    222 E Chestnut St · 920 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 2$70,380
80. Line voltage electrical work

    222 E Chestnut St · 920 ft NE · Electrical
    May 27$2,000
81. Electrical maintenance permit

    220 E Chicago Ave · 330 ft E · Electrical
    May 26not listed
82. Electrical maintenance permit

    201 E Huron St · 660 ft S · Electrical
    May 26not listed
83. Electrical maintenance permit

    251 E Huron St · 900 ft SE · Electrical
    May 26not listed
84. Electrical maintenance permit

    245 E Chicago Ave · 580 ft E · Electrical
    May 26not listed
85. Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    222 E Chestnut St · 920 ft NE · Plumbing
    May 22$15,000
86. Electrical maintenance permit

    160 E Pearson St · 400 ft N · Electrical
    May 20not listed
87. Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated hanging sign w/ push thru elements (e pearson st elevation) - 2'-0" h…

    830 N Michigan Ave · 480 ft NW · Sign
    May 20$4,000
88. Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (east vestibule elevation)…

    830 N Michigan Ave · 480 ft NW · Sign
    May 20$2,500
89. Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (south vestibule elevation…

    830 N Michigan Ave · 480 ft NW · Sign
    May 20$3,500
90. Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (west vestibule elevation)…

    830 N Michigan Ave · 480 ft NW · Sign
    May 20$2,500
91. Replacement of door operators on two(2) 3500lb capacity

    225 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft E · Elevator
    May 18not listed
92. Interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space suites 1510 & 1520

    737 N Michigan Ave · 360 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 18$242,300
93. Dds 2019 CBC: interior alterations to existing levels 14 and 15 of the galter pavilion to include conversion…

    251 E Huron St · 900 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    May 18$40,000,000
94. Nonstructural interior alterations including mechanical

    180 E Pearson St · 410 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 14$75,000
95. Line voltage electrical work

    160 E Huron St · 570 ft S · Electrical
    May 11$14,000
96. Replacement general contractor

    110 E Pearson St · 760 ft NW · Contractor change
    May 6not listed
97. Interior preparatory demolition, nonstructural interior work

    800 N Michigan Ave · 350 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 6$8,000
98. Interior alterations to 13th floor office space

    300 E Superior St · 830 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 5$1,500,000
99. Illuminated flat wall sign × 2 permits

    800 N Michigan Ave · 350 ft W · Sign
    May 1$3,500
100. Non-illuminated projecting banner

     800 N Michigan Ave · 350 ft W · Sign
     May 1$1,800

1. Modernization of one(1) 5000lb capacity

   270 E Pearson St · 0.23 mi E · Elevator
   Sep 30$1,153,514
2. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

   900 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi N · Fire systems
   Sep 29not listed
3. 2019 CBRC: Interior renovation

   55 E Erie St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 29$800,000
4. Renovation of existing space including removing existing utility sink

   900 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$595,728
5. Awning attached to the south wall facing south

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi S · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
6. Awning attached to the east wall facing east (with 2.5 SQ feet of text)

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi S · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
7. Awning attached to the east wall facing east × 2 permits

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi S · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
8. Awning attached to the east wall facing east (with 2 SQ. FT. Of text)

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi S · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
9. Line voltage electrical work

   21 E Huron St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
   Sep 21$2,900
10. Installation of two (2) 2000 amp temporary electrical service

    333 E Huron St · 0.24 mi SE · New building
    Sep 18$90,000
11. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    259 E Erie St · 0.22 mi SE · Fire systems
    Sep 15not listed
12. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    345 E Superior St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
13. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    320 E Superior St · 0.19 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
14. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    350 E Superior St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
15. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    340 E Superior St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
16. Roof replacement

    860 N Dewitt Pl · 0.19 mi NE · Roofing
    Sep 12$65,000
17. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier 48feem12a3a6-0a0a0 located on roof)

    21 E Chestnut St · 0.24 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 11$15,000
18. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3500 SQ. FT.

    730 N Wabash Ave · 0.21 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$159,600
19. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    275 E Chestnut St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Aug 3 to Sep 7not listed
20. Interior rehab at unit 5w in existing 6 story 11 D.U.

    223 E Delaware Pl · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$200,000
21. Revision to permit #101082137 for store layout changes

    625 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 3$250,000
22. Install new hoistway entrances on the 8th

    900 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi N · Elevator
    Sep 2$215,000
23. Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment

    140 E Walton Pl · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 1$7,500
24. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    50 E Erie St · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Aug 27$68,279
25. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT.

    260 E Chestnut St · 0.23 mi NE · Grading
    Aug 19$330,450
26. Dds 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to 1st and 2nd floors of an existing louis vuitton retail store

    919 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$500,000
27. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    25 E Superior St · 0.22 mi W · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 12not listed
28. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2550 SQ. FT.

    25 E Superior St · 0.22 mi W · Grading
    Aug 12$315,840
29. Self certification 2019 CBRC

    260 E Chestnut St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$80,000
30. Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    55 E Erie St · 0.24 mi SW · Plumbing
    Aug 6$2,000
31. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi S · Fire systems
    Jul 30not listed
32. Complex demolition: demolition and removal of below grade fundations

    333 E Huron St · 0.24 mi SE · Demolition
    Jul 29$17,500,000
33. Interior buildout of 1st floor retail space

    625 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$819,241
34. Nonstructural interior alteration to electrical

    645 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$60,000
35. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    140 E Walton Pl · 0.24 mi N · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jul 22not listed
36. Interior alterations in existing office building on the 5th floor

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$133,290
37. Interior alterations in existing office building on the 12th floor

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$163,614
38. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    345 E Superior St · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
39. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    320 E Superior St · 0.19 mi E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
40. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    350 E Superior St · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
41. Electrical maintenance permit × 3 permits

    340 E Superior St · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
    May 12 to Jul 8not listed
42. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    259 E Erie St · 0.22 mi SE · Fire systems
    Jul 6not listed
43. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 600sq

    253 E Delaware Pl · 0.24 mi NE · Grading
    Jul 6$10,000
44. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max

    250 E Pearson St · 0.19 mi NE · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 30not listed
45. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

    645 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi S · Fire systems
    Jun 29not listed
46. Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 7000lb capacity

    253 E Delaware Pl · 0.24 mi NE · Elevator
    Jun 29not listed
47. Door operator upgrade on (7) seven passenger elevators: cars pe1-pe4

    25 E Superior St · 0.22 mi W · Elevator
    Jun 29$288,000
48. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq

    250 E Pearson St · 0.19 mi NE · Grading
    Jun 25$651,035
49. Self certification ---- 2019 CBRC

    900 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$300,000
50. Sign will read "vintage and handmade jewelry, books & ephemera

    40 E Erie St · 0.25 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 23$100
51. New sign will read "driehaus museum floor 1"

    40 E Erie St · 0.25 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 23$100
52. New sign will read "brendan in the fernandes round"

    40 E Erie St · 0.25 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 23$100
53. Illuminated blade sign reading foxtrot logo on east elevation

    704 N Wabash Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 11$1,000
54. Illuminated channel letters reading "foxtrot" on south elevation

    704 N Wabash Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 11$2,000
55. Illuminated channel letters reading "foxtrot" on east elevation

    704 N Wabash Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Sign
    Jun 11$2,000
56. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits

    275 E Chestnut St · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    May 5 to Jun 5not listed
57. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 6, max

    21 E Huron St · 0.25 mi SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 27not listed
58. Line voltage electrical work

    198 E Delaware Pl · 0.20 mi N · Electrical
    May 26$25,000
59. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT.

    350 E Superior St · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 26$1,010,360
60. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max

    165 E Ontario St · 0.23 mi S · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 21not listed
61. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 300sq

    165 E Ontario St · 0.23 mi S · Grading
    May 21$1,649,155
62. Structural peer review included

    646 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 18$487,240
63. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    25 E Pearson St · 0.21 mi W · Electrical
    May 7$84,415
64. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    630 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi S · Fire systems
    May 7not listed
65. Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 540

    645 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 7$190,133
66. Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 543

    645 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi S · Alteration or repair
    May 7$222,718
67. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5500 SQ. FT.

    201 E Walton Pl · 0.24 mi N · Grading
    May 5$350,000
68. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max

    201 E Walton Pl · 0.24 mi N · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 5not listed
69. Installation of card reader on eg passenger elevator car 1

    633 N St Clair St · 0.22 mi S · Elevator
    May 1$20,000
70. 019 CBRC: Interior demolition only to existing residential unit #6502

    132 E Delaware Pl · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 1$87,000

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