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225 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.
35 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 2: Modify and upgrade the existing 8th floor bcs laboratory to support operational and layout improvements. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 217 more permits (164 projects) since May 1. Three are new buildings, the nearest 95 ft 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 07:01 UTC. Data status
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Modify and upgrade the existing 8th floor bcs laboratory to support operational and layout improvementsAlteration or repairOct 2$333,415
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Fire alarm: modification of existing systemFire systemsJul 2not listed
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Interior alterations to 7th floor surgery control desk at existing hospitalAlteration or repairJun 10$473,853
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Apr 28 to Jun 2$35,158
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May 18not listed
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Feb 23 to Mar 31not listed
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Jan 13 to Mar 9$34,177
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Feb 17$203,688
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Renovation of the existing 570 sf equipment storage room on level 9Alteration or repairJan 5$580,000
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***stuctural peer review included***interior structural alterations to fluoro imaging room 4374 on the 4th…Alteration or repairOct 21, 2025$317,583
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Electrical maintenance permitElectricalOct 7, 2025not listed
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Aug 12, 2025$43,000
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Electrical maintenance permitElectricalJul 30, 2025not listed
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***stuctural peer review included***interior structural alterations to fluoro imaging room 372 on the 4th…Alteration or repairJul 7, 2025$317,853
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Interior alterations to 4th floor imaging at existing hospitalAlteration or repairJun 10, 2025$775,761
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Jun 9, 2025not listed
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Jun 9, 2025not listed
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Fire alarm: new systemFire systemsMay 20, 2025not listed
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Fire alarm: repair existing systemFire systemsApr 10, 2025not listed
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Apr 5, 2025$136,154
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Electrical maintenance permitElectricalApr 4, 2025not listed
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Feb 28, 2025$140,000
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Jan 27, 2025$6,709
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Alteration of institutional behavioral health unit to provide 4 private rooms for acute pediatric patientsAlteration or repairDec 31, 2024$3,649,000
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Interior alterations to 4th and 5th floors at existing hospitalAlteration or repairNov 19, 2024$4,632,338
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Nov 5, 2024$143,253
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 6, maxScaffold or sidewalk shedOct 21, 2024not listed
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Oct 9, 2024$548,000
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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 · 130 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 24$3,500,000
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Revision to permit #101078360 to relocate mechanical and electrical vertical risers through inside face of…211 E Chicago Ave · 130 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 10not listed
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Fire alarm: repair existing system211 E Chicago Ave · 130 ft W · Fire systemsSep 3not listed
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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 · 130 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 25$750,000
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Aug 4 to 11not listed
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Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/2/2026220 E Chicago Ave · 95 ft NW · New buildingAug 3$4,000
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Jul 21$103,000
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Jul 21not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit220 E Chicago Ave · 95 ft NW · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit245 E Chicago Ave · 210 ft E · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system211 E Chicago Ave · 130 ft W · 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 · 130 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 20$494,162
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Fire alarm: new system211 E Chicago Ave · 130 ft W · Fire systemsMay 5not listed
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Aug 3 to Oct 2not listed
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Aug 3 to Oct 2not listed
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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 · 390 ft SE · Alteration or repairOct 1$3,673,279
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Door operator replacement on three(3) 4000lb capacity175 E Delaware Pl · 950 ft N · ElevatorSep 30not listed
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Modernization of one(1) 5000lb capacity270 E Pearson St · 880 ft NE · ElevatorSep 30$1,153,514
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Aug 26 to Sep 28not listed
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Limited repair (25% or less) for iron fire escape210 E Pearson St · 400 ft N · Fence, wall or deckSep 28$80,000
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Installation of two (2) 2000 amp temporary electrical service333 E Huron St · 980 ft SE · New buildingSep 18$90,000
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Nonstructural interior alteration for kitchen and 3 bath remodel includes assocaited plumbing180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 15$195,000
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Interior alterations residential unit 6404180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 15$1,500,000
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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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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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Roof replacement860 N Dewitt Pl · 770 ft NE · RoofingSep 12$65,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work155 E Superior St · 580 ft SW · ElectricalSep 10$46,587
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max215 E Chestnut St · 620 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedSep 9not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 480 SQ. FT.215 E Chestnut St · 620 ft N · GradingSep 9$42,016
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Partial nonstructural interior demolition and alteration of suite 3904 in existing 74 story180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairSep 9$500,000
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Associate alternative code approval or other post-issuance approval to permit 101082660710 N Fairbanks Ct · 570 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 4not listed
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Interior rehab at unit 5w in existing 6 story 11 D.U.223 E Delaware Pl · 930 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 4$200,000
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Modernization of four(4) 3500lb capacity303 E Superior St · 560 ft SE · ElevatorSep 3$1,500,000
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***structural peer review*** interior alterations to 2nd floor x-ray room to replace existing x-ray equipment…676 N St Clair St · 730 ft SW · Alteration or repairSep 2$355,000
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Roof replacement201 E Delaware Pl · 900 ft N · RoofingAug 21$562,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work800 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft W · ElectricalAug 20$1,300
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT.260 E Chestnut St · 930 ft NE · GradingAug 19$330,450
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Partial nonstructural interior demolition and alteration of suite 6001 in existing 74 story180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 19$500,000
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Installation of channel letters at 835 N michigan ave #100835 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft NW · SignAug 19$1,000
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Reinstate permit no 101068728 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***january 2027*** on…180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · OtherAug 12not listed
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Self certification 2019 CBRC260 E Chestnut St · 930 ft NE · Alteration or repairAug 12$80,000
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Interior alterations in existing condominium building to unit 6802180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 10$727,350
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max201 E Delaware Pl · 900 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedAug 7not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 3 permits710 N Fairbanks Ct · 570 ft SE · Fire systemsAug 7not listed
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Jun 30 to Aug 7not listed
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Jul 9 to Aug 4not listed
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Alterations to existing residential units 6103 and 6203 to combined two units into one dwelling unit180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairAug 4$500,000
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Replace car buffer ewgt passenger elevator car 1201 E Delaware Pl · 900 ft N · ElevatorAug 3not listed
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Channel letters sign facing pearson st at akira835 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft NW · SignAug 3$1,500
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Channel letters sign facing michigan at akira835 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft NW · SignAug 3$1,500
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Nonstructural interior bathroom remodel to include new plumbing fixtures and finishes161 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft W · Alteration or repairJul 29$50,000
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Complex demolition: demolition and removal of below grade fundations333 E Huron St · 980 ft SE · DemolitionJul 29$17,500,000
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Jun 18 to Jul 28not listed
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Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #2150 E Huron St · 750 ft SW · ElevatorJul 27$30,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system845 N Michigan Ave · 790 ft NW · Fire systemsJul 22not listed
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Interior alteration of 2,264 sf on the 5th floor of an existing 24 story building675 N St Clair St · 720 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 15$1,100,000
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Partial nonstructural interior demolition of suite 6001 in existing 74 story180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairJul 14$50,000
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 285 SQ. FT.200 E Pearson St · 390 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 13$16,240
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Low voltage/communication electrical work710 N Fairbanks Ct · 570 ft SE · ElectricalJul 8$1,770,000
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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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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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Fire alarm: modification of existing system701 N Michigan Ave · 880 ft SW · Fire systemsJul 8not listed
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Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity650 N St Clair St · 980 ft S · ElevatorJul 8$26,800
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Modernization of (2) two eg passenger elevators200 E Chestnut St · 680 ft N · ElevatorJul 8$780,000
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Dds 2019 CBRC: renovation to existing lab/office building on floors 2710 N Fairbanks Ct · 570 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 6$81,315,000
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May 5 to Jul 2not listed
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Replacement other contractor845 N Michigan Ave · 790 ft NW · Contractor changeJul 1not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work701 N Michigan Ave · 880 ft SW · ElectricalJul 1$8,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max250 E Pearson St · 700 ft NE · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJun 30not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system675 N St Clair St · 720 ft S · Fire systemsJun 30not listed
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Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq250 E Pearson St · 700 ft NE · GradingJun 25$651,035
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Low voltage/communication electrical work845 N Michigan Ave · 790 ft NW · ElectricalJun 23$9,600
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***structural peer review*** revision to permit # 101072253 to add additional lead lining on the floors676 N St Clair St · 730 ft SW · Alteration or repairJun 16$400,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work251 E Huron St · 700 ft SE · ElectricalJun 15$142,000
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Nonstructural interior alteration to extend closet/pantry toward rear hall200 E Pearson St · 390 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 12$375,000
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Repair and replace interior condominium work800 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft W · Alteration or repairJun 8$300,000
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May 5 to Jun 5not listed
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Jun 1 to 3$5,500
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max251 E Huron St · 700 ft SE · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJun 2not listed
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In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings222 E Chestnut St · 720 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 2$70,380
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Line voltage electrical work222 E Chestnut St · 720 ft N · ElectricalMay 27$2,000
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Line voltage electrical work198 E Delaware Pl · 980 ft N · ElectricalMay 26$25,000
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Electrical maintenance permit201 E Huron St · 700 ft S · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Electrical maintenance permit251 E Huron St · 700 ft SE · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT.350 E Superior St · 910 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 26$1,010,360
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT.357 E Chicago Ave · 970 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 26$2,036,405
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application222 E Chestnut St · 720 ft N · PlumbingMay 22$15,000
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Electrical maintenance permit160 E Pearson St · 600 ft NW · ElectricalMay 20not listed
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Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated hanging sign w/ push thru elements (e pearson st elevation) - 2'-0" h…830 N Michigan Ave · 770 ft NW · SignMay 20$4,000
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Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (east vestibule elevation)…830 N Michigan Ave · 770 ft NW · SignMay 20$2,500
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Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (south vestibule elevation…830 N Michigan Ave · 770 ft NW · SignMay 20$3,500
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Hotel chocolat.: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (west vestibule elevation)…830 N Michigan Ave · 770 ft NW · SignMay 20$2,500
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Interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space suites 1510 & 1520737 N Michigan Ave · 690 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 18$242,300
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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 · 700 ft SE · Alteration or repairMay 18$40,000,000
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Nonstructural interior alterations including mechanical180 E Pearson St · 460 ft NW · Alteration or repairMay 14$75,000
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application161 E Chicago Ave · 370 ft W · PlumbingMay 13$2,000
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Line voltage electrical work160 E Huron St · 680 ft SW · ElectricalMay 11$14,000
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Interior preparatory demolition, nonstructural interior work800 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft W · Alteration or repairMay 6$8,000
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Interior alterations to 13th floor office space300 E Superior St · 500 ft SE · Alteration or repairMay 5$1,500,000
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May 1$3,500
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Non-illuminated projecting banner800 N Michigan Ave · 720 ft W · SignMay 1$1,800
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Aug 3 to Oct 2not listed
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1 Temporary trailer(s) in connection with work under permit 101081443333 E Erie St · 0.23 mi SE · PlumbingSep 30not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system900 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi NW · Fire systemsSep 29not listed
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Renovation of existing space including removing existing utility sink900 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 28$595,728
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Interior renovations to an existing 38th floor medical office suite 3850875 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 28$1,800,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system259 E Erie St · 0.19 mi S · Fire systemsSep 15not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system56 E Superior St · 0.23 mi W · Fire systemsSep 15not listed
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Aug 11 to Sep 14not listed
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Line voltage electrical work880 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.22 mi NE · ElectricalSep 4$10,900
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Install new hoistway entrances on the 8th900 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi NW · ElevatorSep 2$215,000
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Interior alterations to existing church (basement & 1st floor) for replacement of existing organ to include…65 E Huron St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repairSep 2$381,938
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Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/18/2026880 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.22 mi NE · New buildingAug 27$7,200
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Cable replacement on one(1) 500lb capacity118 E Erie St · 0.22 mi SW · ElevatorAug 24$53,101
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10000 SQ. FT.56 E Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairAug 18$250,000
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Interior demo only to existing ground floor retail space49 E Chicago Ave · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repairAug 13$40,000
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Deconvert existing 2 condo residential units (#1903 and #1904 )to 1 residential unit850 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repairAug 12$12,000
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Alteration to 1st & 2nd flr.-interior demolition - no occupancy change - occupancy group m- mercantile- type…663 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repairAug 10$172,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system142 E Ontario St · 0.25 mi SW · Fire systemsJul 30not listed
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Nonstructural interior alteration to electrical645 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 27$60,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system663 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Fire systemsJul 27not listed
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Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2000lb capacity669 N Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi SW · ElevatorJul 27$30,000
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Interior alterations in existing office building on the 5th floor142 E Ontario St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 16$133,290
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Interior alterations in existing office building on the 12th floor142 E Ontario St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 13$163,614
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May 12 to Jul 8not listed
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Decommission ewgt passenger elevator west car661 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi SW · ElevatorJul 8$27,000
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Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator661 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi SW · ElevatorJul 8$434,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system259 E Erie St · 0.19 mi S · Fire systemsJul 6not listed
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Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 600sq253 E Delaware Pl · 0.20 mi NE · GradingJul 6$10,000
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May 5 to Jul 2not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits645 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Fire systemsJun 29not listed
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Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 7000lb capacity253 E Delaware Pl · 0.20 mi NE · ElevatorJun 29not listed
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Self certification ---- 2019 CBRC900 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 24$300,000
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Interior alterations to ground and 2nd floor retail space663 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi SW · Alteration or repairJun 24$1,745,974
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Revision to permit #101055420 to revise sprinkler system designation from nfpa-13 to nfpa-13r @ R-5 occ64 E Chestnut St · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repairJun 23$500
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Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing dryall and M.E.P. system with demo drawings…65 E Huron St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repairJun 17$10,000
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity55 E Pearson St · 0.23 mi W · ElevatorJun 10not listed
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Self certification of a limited scope renovation51 E Pearson St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 10$90,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max165 E Ontario St · 0.24 mi S · Scaffold or sidewalk shedMay 21not listed
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Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 300sq165 E Ontario St · 0.24 mi S · GradingMay 21$1,649,155
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Structural peer review included646 N Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 18$487,240
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Nonstructural interior remodel of two back- to- back bathrooms860 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repairMay 13$69,000
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Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application880 N Lake Shore Dr · 0.22 mi NE · PlumbingMay 12$1,500
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Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 540645 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 7$190,133
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Interior build-out for a speculative office suite in suite 543645 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repairMay 7$222,718
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Replacement general contractor110 E Pearson St · 0.21 mi W · Contractor changeMay 6not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5500 SQ. FT.201 E Walton Pl · 0.23 mi N · GradingMay 5$350,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max201 E Walton Pl · 0.23 mi N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedMay 5not listed
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Installation of card reader on eg passenger elevator car 1633 N St Clair St · 0.22 mi S · ElevatorMay 1$20,000
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019 CBRC: Interior demolition only to existing residential unit #6502132 E Delaware Pl · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repairMay 1$87,000
Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 3, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 07:01 UTC. Official data.
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