Nearby Permits
Map of 45 permits within a quarter mile of 280 S Columbus DrSign, 55 E Jackson Blvd, Oct 5, 2026Electrical, 332 S Michigan Ave, Sep 28, 2026Other, 116 S Michigan Ave, Sep 16, 2026Electrical, 235 S Columbus Dr, Sep 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 81 E Van Buren St, Sep 11, 2026Fire systems, 104 S Michigan Ave, Sep 4, 2026Electrical, 325 S Michigan Ave, Sep 2, 2026Electrical, 5 S Columbus Dr, Sep 2, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 410 S Michigan Ave, Sep 1, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 112 S Michigan Ave, Aug 31, 2026Other, 100 S Lake Shore Dr, Aug 31, 2026Roofing, 104 S Michigan Ave, Aug 26, 2026Fire systems, 112 S Michigan Ave, Aug 25, 2026Electrical, 332 S Michigan Ave, Aug 19, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 208 S Columbus Dr, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 220 S Michigan Ave, Aug 6, 2026Electrical, 112 S Michigan Ave, Aug 4, 2026Electrical, 325 S Michigan Ave, Jul 29, 2026Electrical, 5 S Columbus Dr, Jul 29, 2026Alteration or repair, 116 S Michigan Ave, Jul 24, 2026Electrical, 332 S Michigan Ave, Jul 23, 2026Electrical, 81 E Van Buren St, Jul 20, 2026Fire systems, 112 S Michigan Ave, Jul 13, 2026Elevator, 430 S Michigan Ave, Jul 2, 2026Electrical, 5 S Columbus Dr, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 325 S Michigan Ave, Jul 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 318 S Michigan Ave, Jul 1, 2026Electrical, 224 S Michigan Ave, Jun 29, 2026Other, 301 S Columbus Dr, Jun 26, 2026Electrical, 332 S Michigan Ave, Jun 23, 2026Electrical, 224 S Michigan Ave, Jun 16, 2026Fire systems, 122 S Michigan Ave, Jun 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 104 S Michigan Ave, Jun 15, 2026Electrical, 100 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr, Jun 12, 2026Fire systems, 224 S Michigan Ave, Jun 4, 2026Electrical, 325 S Michigan Ave, Jun 2, 2026Electrical, 5 S Columbus Dr, Jun 2, 2026Alteration or repair, 112 S Michigan Ave, Jun 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 122 S Michigan Ave, May 26, 2026Electrical, 332 S Michigan Ave, May 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 111 S Michigan Ave, May 20, 2026Electrical, 310 S Michigan Ave, May 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 112 S Michigan Ave, May 14, 2026Roofing, 430 S Michigan Ave, May 4, 2026Elevator, 200 S Michigan Ave, May 1, 2026660 ft Map preview
Open mapBack to list
  • Searched address
  • Addition or alteration
  • Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
  • Roof, fence, sign, facade
  • Paperwork or other

280 S Columbus Dr

Chicago, IL 60603

At this address
42 permits on record. Newest issued Aug 6: Roof replacement
Within ¼ mile
45 more permits (38 projects) issued since May 1.
Biggest nearby
A $21M alteration or repair at 111 S Michigan Ave, permitted May 20, within ¼ mile since May 1.
MayJunJulAugSepOct
Within
Since
Here42 permits · 280 S Columbus Dr
  1. Roof replacement
    Roofing
    Aug 6$1,901,820
  2. Installation of temporary stage generators for the pride event at grant park june 25th & 26th
    Electrical
    Jun 23, 2021$9,000
  3. Installation of temporary generators for the pride in the park event in grant park june 25th & 26th
    Electrical
    Jun 23, 2021$10,000
  4. Replace existing stair railings with steel pipe railings at four existing stairwells per code
    Fence, wall or deck
    Jul 27, 2018$165,415
  5. Decommission existing elevator
    Elevator
    Sep 19, 2017$6,000
  6. Change of electrical contrctor to permit # 100710623
    Other
    Aug 30, 2017not listed
  7. Revision to permit #100710623 to change general contractor to o'malley construction company
    Plumbing
    Aug 30, 2017not listed
  8. Interior alterations to three existing second floor restrooms
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 20, 2017$60,000
  9. Revision to permit #100693977 to eliminate one set of stairs
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 19, 2017$20,000
  10. Interior renovations to existing lower level to 3rd floor school
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 29, 2017$1,450,000
  11. Interior demolition to existing school auditorium to include structural work
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 4, 2017$1,700,000
  12. Low voltage temperature control wiring
    Electrical
    Aug 3, 2016$85,000
  13. Interior alterations to existing school
    Alteration or repair
    May 10, 2016$5,705,000
  14. Building graphicswindow graphics × 3 permits
    Sign
    Dec 8, 2015$12,500
  15. Interior alterations to existing school
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 7, 2015$855,842
  16. New 84 circuit panel
    Electrical
    Jul 29, 2015$15,000
  17. Low voltage controls on HVAC unit
    Electrical
    Jul 28, 2015$26,000
  18. Perform facade repairs to match in kind
    Alteration or repair
    May 15, 2015$3,800
  19. Replacement of 2 electrical panels and 1 stepdown transformer
    Electrical
    May 7, 2015$25,000
  20. Replace (3) exhaust fans
    Other
    Apr 28, 2015not listed
  21. Replace ahu s-4
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Apr 28, 2015not listed
  22. Erect 1 scaffold from 06/02/2014 to 06/02/2015
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 2, 2014not listed
  23. Remove and replace existing glazing on west facade of existing saic school building
    Alteration or repair
    May 12, 2014$822,866
  24. Remove and replace roof
    Roofing
    Jun 11, 2013$960,738
  25. Remove and replace glazing at ground level through level 3
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 29, 2013$162,021
  26. Change plumber to millenium piping for permit 100459969
    Plumbing
    Jan 4, 2013not listed
  27. Interior altrations for new classroom and lab - no change to existing HVAC system only associated vent work
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 12, 2012$463,000
  28. Add low voltage scope to existing permit 100434813
    Electrical
    Jul 11, 2012$5,000
  29. Interior renovation to portions of the school of the art institutes photography department located at 280 S…
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 9, 2012$300,000
  30. Interior alterations to existing assembly space on 2nd floor for student lounge area and cafeteria kitchen
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 28, 2012$5,555
  31. Installation of low voltage cctv equipment
    Electrical
    Aug 17, 2010$223,444
  32. Remove and replace roof
    Roofing
    Jun 19, 2009$63,179
  33. Change out existing fixtures and recepticles
    Electrical
    Jun 18, 2009$1,000
  34. Installation of voice and data
    Electrical
    Aug 18, 2008$19,440
  35. Furnish and install one vertical reciprocating conveyor
    Elevator
    Oct 10, 2007$140,200
  36. Modifications to existing mechanical system interior and exterior
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 4, 2007$1,000,000
  37. Replacement of existing sinks and fixtures - addition of new plumbing as needed for new and relocated…
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 28, 2007$30,000
  38. Renovation of existing toilet rooms includes removal and replacement of fixtures and accessories
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 15, 2007$176,400
  39. C3 type II school interior renovations of existing classrooms and photography lab - electrical
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 19, 2007$600,000
  40. Modifications to existing mechanical systems for improved ventilation
    Alteration or repair
    May 9, 2006$212,500
Sort
Next doorunder 250 ft · 1 permit
  1. Permit expires on 08/26/2026 erection starts: 7/7/2026
    301 S Columbus Dr · 90 ft SE · Other
    Jun 26$3,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 7 permits in 5 projects
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    235 S Columbus Dr · 250 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 15$1,000
  2. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    325 S Michigan Ave · 940 ft W · Electrical
    Jul 29 to Sep 2not listed
  3. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max
    208 S Columbus Dr · 380 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 19not listed
  4. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    325 S Michigan Ave · 940 ft W · Electrical
    Jun 2 to Jul 1not listed
  5. Line voltage electrical work
    310 S Michigan Ave · 1,000 ft W · Electrical
    May 15$16,455
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 37 permits in 32 projects
  1. Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "potbelly sandwich works" on west elevation
    55 E Jackson Blvd · 0.25 mi W · Sign
    Oct 5$7,000
  2. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    332 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Aug 19 to Sep 28not listed
  3. Replacement general contractor
    116 S Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Contractor change
    Sep 16not listed
  4. Interior alterations in existing 11-story building on the 7th floor
    81 E Van Buren St · 0.22 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 11$400,000
  5. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    104 S Michigan Ave · 0.25 mi NW · Fire systems
    Sep 4not listed
  6. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    5 S Columbus Dr · 0.25 mi N · Electrical
    Jul 29 to Sep 2not listed
  7. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    410 S Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 1not listed
  8. Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration
    112 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 31$450,000
  9. Permit expires on 10/31/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026
    100 S Lake Shore Dr · 0.24 mi NE · Other
    Aug 31$15,000
  10. Roof replacement
    104 S Michigan Ave · 0.25 mi NW · Roofing
    Aug 26$100
  11. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits
    112 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Fire systems
    Jul 13 to Aug 25not listed
  12. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT.
    220 S Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 6$342,575
  13. Line voltage electrical work
    112 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    Aug 4$46,000
  14. Interior alteration of 28,019 square feet of existing office space in an existing high rise office building
    116 S Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 24$4,000,000
  15. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    332 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 23 to Jul 23not listed
  16. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    81 E Van Buren St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 20$5,500
  17. Door package upgrade on (4) ewgt passenger elevators, cars 1,2, 3 & 6
    430 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi SW · Elevator
    Jul 2$683,400
  18. Electrical maintenance permit × 2 permits
    5 S Columbus Dr · 0.25 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 2 to Jul 1not listed
  19. Revision to permit #101065947
    318 S Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$40,000
  20. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    224 S Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 29$9,935
  21. Line voltage electrical work
    224 S Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi W · Electrical
    Jun 16$10,000
  22. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    122 S Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Fire systems
    Jun 15not listed
  23. Revision to permit 101074245 for tawani on the 16th floor
    104 S Michigan Ave · 0.25 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$312,000
  24. Line voltage electrical work
    100 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr · 0.24 mi NE · Electrical
    Jun 12$1,000
  25. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    224 S Michigan Ave · 0.19 mi W · Fire systems
    Jun 4not listed
  26. Interior alteration of existing office space in an existing high rise office building
    112 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$835,000
  27. Interior alterations to existing 6th floor conference and office rooms (colleges and universities) to…
    122 S Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 26$180,290
  28. Electrical maintenance permit
    332 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
    May 22not listed
  29. Dds 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing rice building at the art institute of chicago for the new…
    111 S Michigan Ave · 0.23 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 20$21,000,000
  30. Interior demolition of existing office space in an existing high rise office building
    112 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Alteration or repair
    May 14$69,000
  31. Roof replacement
    430 S Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi SW · Roofing
    May 4$2,041,811
  32. Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #5
    200 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi W · Elevator
    May 1$10,000
Zoning requests nearbynot published by Chicago

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page.

More on this streetS Columbus Dr · 7 other addresses with permits

Alerts haven't started yet. When they do, we'll send one email to confirm. After that we'll only email you about permits at this address and nearby. You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy policy

Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 10, 2026. We checked it Oct 12, 08:36 UTC. See the city's official records.

At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.

For agents and scripts: This page as Markdown · JSON · Nearby as JSON · MCP tool permits_near