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216 E Ontario St
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.
Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 2, 2025: Interior renovations to an existing 15-story hotel (fairfield inn & suites) to upgrade the bathrooms from tub. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 235 more permits (185 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away.
The city's data portal didn't answer in time. "Here" shows our copy of the last two years, which we checked 2026-10-05 16:44 UTC. Data status
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Interior renovations to an existing 15-story hotel (fairfield inn & suites) to upgrade the bathrooms from tub…Alteration or repairSep 2, 2025$850,000
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Nov 12, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024$13,070
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max165 E Ontario St · 180 ft SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shedMay 21not listed
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Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 300sq165 E Ontario St · 180 ft SW · GradingMay 21$1,649,155
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Installation of card reader on eg passenger elevator car 1633 N St Clair St · 95 ft W · ElevatorMay 1$20,000
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Aug 3 to Oct 2not listed
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Aug 3 to Oct 2not listed
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Structural peer review proposed new overhead feeders and connections for (3) existing fire pumps to replace…541 N Fairbanks Ct · 720 ft SE · Alteration or repairOct 2$293,753
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Interior alterations to existing lower concourse of the prentice building at nmh for a new high dose…250 E Superior St · 970 ft NE · Alteration or repairOct 1$3,673,279
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1 Temporary trailer(s) in connection with work under permit 101081443333 E Erie St · 910 ft E · PlumbingSep 30not listed
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Self-cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing seven story building630 N Rush St · 910 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 30$750,000
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Awning attached to the south wall facing south630 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft W · SignSep 28$1,000
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Awning attached to the east wall facing east (with 2.5 SQ feet of text)630 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft W · SignSep 28$1,000
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Sep 28$1,000
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Awning attached to the east wall facing east (with 2 SQ. FT. Of text)630 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft W · SignSep 28$1,000
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Sep 21not listed
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Sep 21not listed
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Replacement general contractor218 E Grand Ave · 590 ft S · ElectricalSep 21not listed
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South face replacement into existing non illuminated sign reading chicago magnificent mile hilton grand…300 E Ohio St · 630 ft SE · SignSep 18$1,000
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Northwest corner of property: replacing faces into existing 3 sided cube blade sign "hilton grand vacations /…300 E Ohio St · 630 ft SE · SignSep 18$2,500
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South elevation" 5'7" x 7' existing double face blade sign - face replacement only "hilton grand vacations /…300 E Ohio St · 630 ft SE · SignSep 18$2,000
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Southwest corner of property: replacing faces into existing 3 sided cube blade sign "hilton grand vacations /…300 E Ohio St · 630 ft SE · SignSep 18$2,500
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2019 Dds: convert floors 2-5 of existing office / restaurant building from business use to 28 dwelling units…212 E Ohio St · 290 ft S · Alteration or repairSep 17$2,300,000
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Interior demolition of existing restaurant tenant space600 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 16$575,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system259 E Erie St · 540 ft NE · Fire systemsSep 15not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT.605 N Michigan Ave · 570 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 14$4,546
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work155 E Superior St · 850 ft N · ElectricalSep 10$46,587
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Interior demolition of an existing first floor tenant space within an existing building58 E Ontario St · 980 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 10$50,000
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Modernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity160 E Grand Ave · 620 ft S · ElevatorSep 9$79,421
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · Scaffold or sidewalk shedSep 8not listed
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Associate alternative code approval or other post-issuance approval to permit 101082660710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 4not listed
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Modernization of four(4) 3500lb capacity303 E Superior St · 980 ft NE · ElevatorSep 3$1,500,000
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Revision to permit #101082137 for store layout changes625 N Michigan Ave · 510 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 3$250,000
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Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 split dx unit600 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)Sep 2$360,000
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Structural peer review interior alterations to 2nd floor x-ray room to replace existing x-ray equipment with…676 N St Clair St · 530 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 2$355,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system520 N Michigan Ave · 870 ft SW · Fire systemsSep 1not listed
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Self-cert 2019 CBC interior renovation of existing 1,100 sf commercial space535 N Michigan Ave · 760 ft SW · Alteration or repairAug 31$200,000
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Roof replacement333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · RoofingAug 27$279,000
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Cable replacement on one(1) 500lb capacity118 E Erie St · 660 ft NW · ElevatorAug 24$53,101
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max240 E Illinois St · 930 ft S · Scaffold or sidewalk shedAug 20not listed
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Illuminated led letterset on the south wall reading "embassy suites by hilton with logo"511 N Columbus Dr · 950 ft SE · SignAug 19$2,500
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Fire alarm: new system230 E Ohio St · 360 ft SE · Fire systemsAug 12not listed
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Alteration to 1st & 2nd flr.-interior demolition - no occupancy change - occupancy group m- mercantile- type…663 N Michigan Ave · 600 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 10$172,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 3 permits710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft NE · Fire systemsAug 7not listed
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Jun 30 to Aug 7not listed
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Interior demolition to existing 1st floor north tenant space ad partial demolition of the adjacent tenant…600 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 31$800,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system142 E Ontario St · 450 ft W · Fire systemsJul 30not listed
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Elevator cab interior renovations on two(2) 2000lb capacity612 N Rush St · 930 ft W · ElevatorJul 29$70,000
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Interior buildout of 1st floor retail space625 N Michigan Ave · 510 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 28$819,241
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Nonstructural interior alteration to electrical645 N Michigan Ave · 530 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 27$60,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system663 N Michigan Ave · 600 ft NW · Fire systemsJul 27not listed
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Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2000lb capacity669 N Michigan Ave · 640 ft NW · ElevatorJul 27$30,000
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Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #2150 E Huron St · 680 ft NW · ElevatorJul 27$30,000
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Sc 2019 CBRC: interior buildout / renovation of an existing shake shack in an existing suite space66 E Ohio St · 940 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 23$415,000
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Dds 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing mall including renovations to common areas and restrooms on…520 N Michigan Ave · 870 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 20$10,000,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work218 E Grand Ave · 590 ft S · ElectricalJul 16$70,000
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Roof recover232 E Ohio St · 370 ft SE · RoofingJul 16$80,000
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Interior alterations in existing office building on the 5th floor142 E Ontario St · 450 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 16$133,290
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Interior alteration of 2,264 sf on the 5th floor of an existing 24 story building675 N St Clair St · 490 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 15$1,100,000
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Structural peer review included - revision to building permit #101068332 to update previously approved…600 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 14$2,655,650
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Pilatesville llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: south elevationsign facing: ontario st.reads…333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · SignJul 14$4,500
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 5000lb capacity520 N Michigan Ave · 870 ft SW · ElevatorJul 13not listed
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Interior alterations in existing office building on the 12th floor142 E Ontario St · 450 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 13$163,614
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Low voltage/communication electrical work710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft NE · ElectricalJul 8$1,770,000
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system701 N Michigan Ave · 750 ft NW · Fire systemsJul 8not listed
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Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity650 N St Clair St · 290 ft NW · ElevatorJul 8$26,800
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Decommission ewgt passenger elevator west car661 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft NW · ElevatorJul 8$27,000
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Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator661 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft NW · ElevatorJul 8$434,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system259 E Erie St · 540 ft NE · Fire systemsJul 6not listed
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Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, cabinetry240 E Illinois St · 930 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 6$40,000
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Dds 2019 CBRC: renovation to existing lab/office building on floors 2710 N Fairbanks Ct · 850 ft NE · Alteration or repairJul 6$81,315,000
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May 5 to Jul 2not listed
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May 5 to Jul 2not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work701 N Michigan Ave · 750 ft NW · ElectricalJul 1$8,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system675 N St Clair St · 490 ft N · Fire systemsJun 30not listed
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Jun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 1b333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 3b333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 4b333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 2b333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 5b333 E Ontario St · 890 ft E · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 4535 N Michigan Ave · 760 ft SW · ElevatorJun 25not listed
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Interior alterations to ground and 2nd floor retail space663 N Michigan Ave · 600 ft NW · Alteration or repairJun 24$1,745,974
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Revision to permit #101013225 for mercantile use type 1b construction to pass atrium smoke evacuation test…555 N Michigan Ave · 610 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 24$2,500
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One 14'9-1/4" by 11'5-3/4" emc555 N Michigan Ave · 610 ft SW · SignJun 17$60,000
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Structural peer review revision to permit # 101072253 to add additional lead lining on the floors676 N St Clair St · 530 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 16$400,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work251 E Huron St · 660 ft NE · ElectricalJun 15$142,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system218 E Grand Ave · 590 ft S · Fire systemsJun 15not listed
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Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovations of existing pool area on 14th floor505 N Michigan Ave · 990 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 15$350,000
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Jun 11$1,500
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max251 E Huron St · 660 ft NE · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJun 2not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit201 E Huron St · 520 ft N · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit251 E Huron St · 660 ft NE · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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The project consists of interior modifications to an existing first and second floor restaurant tenant space…58 E Ontario St · 980 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 20$150,000
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Interior build-out to existing 3,365 sf office535 N Michigan Ave · 760 ft SW · Alteration or repairMay 20$350,000
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Modernization of one(1) 1800lb capacity201 E Ohio St · 390 ft S · ElevatorMay 18$138,600
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Structural peer review included646 N Michigan Ave · 620 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 18$487,240
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Dds 2019 CBC: interior alterations to existing levels 14 and 15 of the galter pavilion to include conversion…251 E Huron St · 660 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 18$40,000,000
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Line voltage electrical work160 E Huron St · 620 ft N · ElectricalMay 11$14,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system630 N Michigan Ave · 580 ft W · Fire systemsMay 7not listed
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Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 540645 N Michigan Ave · 530 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 7$190,133
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Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 543645 N Michigan Ave · 530 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 7$222,718
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max600 N Fairbanks Ct · 580 ft SE · Scaffold or sidewalk shedMay 1not listed
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Removal of two(2) escalators(#3 and #4)600 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft SW · ElevatorMay 1not listed
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Rfeplacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity540 N Michigan Ave · 750 ft SW · ElevatorMay 1not listed
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Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2500lb capacity211 E Ohio St · 370 ft S · ElevatorMay 1not listed
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Modify and upgrade the existing 8th floor bcs laboratory to support operational and layout improvements225 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairOct 2$333,415
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2019 CBRC: Interior renovation55 E Erie St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 29$800,000
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Interior buildout of a new c-suite on the 22nd floor of the existing lurie childrens hospital at 211 E…211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairSep 24$3,500,000
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Interior alterations to an existing auditorium #12 and entry for new dolby cinema projection and sound system322 E Illinois St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repairSep 23$400,000
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Installation of two (2) 2000 amp temporary electrical service333 E Huron St · 0.19 mi NE · New buildingSep 18$90,000
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Non-iilluminated, wall, vinyl, business id sign 255 E Ontario St · 0.19 mi W · SignSep 10$500
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Revision to permit #101078360 to relocate mechanical and electrical vertical risers through inside face of…211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairSep 10not listed
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Interior alterations to existing auditorium #11 (imax) at amc theatres322 E Illinois St · 0.23 mi SE · Alteration or repairSep 10$740,000
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Alterations to an existing 1 story × 2 permits435 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 14 to Sep 4$575,000
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Fire alarm: repair existing system211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Fire systemsSep 3not listed
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Interior alterations to existing church (basement & 1st floor) for replacement of existing organ to include…65 E Huron St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 2$381,938
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Self-cert 2019 CBC for initial build out of ground floor suite 104 of the tribune tower building435 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairAug 31$1,400,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work50 E Erie St · 0.21 mi W · ElectricalAug 27$68,279
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Low voltage/communication electrical work444 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · ElectricalAug 25$2,268
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Self- cert 2026 CBC replacement of the existing hydronic trench heating system within the lobby at 211 E…211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairAug 25$750,000
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Replacement general contractor435 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · ElectricalAug 21not listed
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Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 5sq401 E Ontario St · 0.24 mi E · GradingAug 20$16,620
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2000lb capacity600 N Mcclurg Ct · 0.23 mi E · ElevatorAug 20not listed
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Modernization of three(3) 3000lb capacity500 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · ElevatorAug 19$2,400,000
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Replacement general contractor435 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · AdditionAug 14not listed
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Aug 4 to 11not listed
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application55 E Erie St · 0.20 mi W · PlumbingAug 6$2,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits737 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Fire systemsJul 9 to Aug 4not listed
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Fire alarm: repair existing system450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr · 0.23 mi S · Fire systemsAug 3not listed
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Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/2/2026220 E Chicago Ave · 0.23 mi N · New buildingAug 3$4,000
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Nonstructural interior bathroom remodel to include new plumbing fixtures and finishes161 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairJul 29$50,000
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Complex demolition: demolition and removal of below grade fundations333 E Huron St · 0.19 mi NE · DemolitionJul 29$17,500,000
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Decommission of one(1) 3000lb capacity500 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · ElevatorJul 29$40,000
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Jul 21$103,000
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Jul 21not listed
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max401 E Ontario St · 0.24 mi E · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJul 17not listed
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Alterations to existing 1 story435 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 14$400,000
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Line voltage electrical work454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi S · ElectricalJul 10$53,000
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Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "wells fargo" connecting to existing customer leads… × 3 permits360 E Ohio St · 0.23 mi E · SignJul 10$1,850
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 17 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi S · PlumbingJul 9$33,285
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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Self-cert 2019 CBRC -interior alteration of an existing 36th and 37th restroom core renovation with new…454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repairJul 8$350,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system225 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Fire systemsJul 2not listed
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Self-cert 2019 CBRC - interior demolition of an existing tenant space454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repairJul 1$800,000
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Sign will read "vintage and handmade jewelry, books & ephemera40 E Erie St · 0.23 mi W · SignJun 23$100
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New sign will read "driehaus museum floor 1"40 E Erie St · 0.23 mi W · SignJun 23$100
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New sign will read "brendan in the fernandes round"40 E Erie St · 0.23 mi W · SignJun 23$100
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Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(daikin m# carrier m# 48vg-k240603-gp)49 E Ontario St · 0.20 mi W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 22$36,000
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Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing dryall and M.E.P. system with demo drawings…65 E Huron St · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 17$10,000
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Roof replacement400 E Ohio St · 0.25 mi E · RoofingJun 11$75,520
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Interior alterations to 7th floor surgery control desk at existing hospital225 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairJun 10$473,853
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Self cert 2019 CBRC360 E Ohio St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repairJun 9$1,200,000
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Jun 1 to 3$5,500
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Modernization of five(5) 3500lb capacity50 E Ohio St · 0.21 mi W · ElevatorJun 3not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work444 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · ElectricalJun 2$5,745
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May 26 to Jun 2$24,625
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Line voltage electrical work345 E Ohio St · 0.20 mi E · ElectricalMay 28$10,000
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Decommission/removal of four(4) 3000lb capacity500 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · ElevatorMay 27$100,000
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Electrical maintenance permit220 E Chicago Ave · 0.23 mi N · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit245 E Chicago Ave · 0.23 mi N · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings400 E Ohio St · 0.25 mi E · Alteration or repairMay 21$6,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system360 E Ohio St · 0.23 mi E · Fire systemsMay 21not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Fire systemsMay 21not listed
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Interior alterations to existing 2nd floor office space including conference rooms and idf room211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairMay 20$494,162
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Replacement of door operators on two(2) 3500lb capacity225 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · ElevatorMay 18not listed
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Interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space suites 1510 & 1520737 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 18$242,300
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application161 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · PlumbingMay 13$2,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits444 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Fire systemsMay 4 to 6not listed
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Fire alarm: repair existing system55 E Ontario St · 0.19 mi W · Fire systemsMay 6not listed
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Fire alarm: new system211 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi N · Fire systemsMay 5not listed
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Interior alterations to 13th floor office space300 E Superior St · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 5$1,500,000
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Dds 2019 CBRC: dds 2019 CBRC: interior demolition only at existing 24-story office building500 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 4$2,750,000
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Installation of temporary personnel hoist500 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · ElevatorMay 1$92,000
Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 3, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 16:44 UTC. See the city's official records.
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