# Building permits at 357 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

357 E Chicago Ave, Chicago has 60 building permits on record. The most recent, issued Sep 14, 2026, is for electrical: Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 9/7/2026. End date: 10/7/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical c…

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 9/7/2026. End date: 10/7/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and  | – | [B200510066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510066/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 8/6/2026. End date: 9/5/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200481186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481186/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 7/7/2026. End date: 8/6/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200477029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477029/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 6/7/2026. End date: 7/7/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200473465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473465/) |
| May 26, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south, east, and west exterior facades.. | $2,036,405 | [B200467214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467214/) |
| May 12, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 5/7/2026. End date: 6/6/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200469044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469044/) |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 4/9/2026. End date: 5/9/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200465696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465696/) |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 3/7/2026. End date: 4/6/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200460799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460799/) |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 2/7/2026. End date: 3/9/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200458075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458075/) |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 1/7/2026. End date: 2/6/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200455239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455239/) |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 12/7/2025. End date: 1/6/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and  | – | [B200452738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452738/) |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 11/7/2025. End date: 12/7/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | – | [B200449443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449443/) |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 10/7/2025. End date: 11/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | – | [B200444546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444546/) |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 9/7/2025. End date: 10/7/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and  | – | [B200439958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439958/) |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 8/7/2025. End date: 9/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200436361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436361/) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 7/7/2025. End date: 8/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200432218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432218/) |
| Jun 1, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 6/7/2025. End date: 7/7/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200427250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427250/) |
| May 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 - repairs (flashing & pvc membrane, waterproofing) to roof of levy mayer hall to include installation of roof anchors and guardrails, concrete pavers/walking pads for fall protection as per plans. No MEP work (construction type 1a, occupancy a-2) | $262,200 | [101066990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066990/) |
| May 2, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 5/7/2025. End date: 6/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200423753](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423753/) |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 4/7/2025. End date: 5/7/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200418717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200418717/) |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 3/7/2025. End date: 4/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200414411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200414411/) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 2/7/2025. End date: 3/9/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200411975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411975/) |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 1/7/2025. End date: 2/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | – | [B200409014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409014/) |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 12/7/2024. End date: 1/6/2025. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and  | – | [B200405732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405732/) |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 11/7/2024. End date: 12/7/2024. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | – | [B200403896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403896/) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 10/7/2024. End date: 11/6/2024. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | – | [B200400620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200400620/) |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101056894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101056894/) |
| May 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 151; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: restore/replace windows: approx 151 on throughout. | $6,895,285 | [B200011728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200011728/) |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101045823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101045823/) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101034437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101034437/) |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101030750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101030750/) |
| Aug 14, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101026521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101026521/) |
| Jul 6, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101022878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101022878/) |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101012183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101012183/) |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101007222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101007222/) |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Other | Monthly maintenance | $200 | [B101004235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101004235/) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Fire systems | **Fire alarm permit**adding new duct smoke detectors to new HVAC units on the 3rd and 4th floors of this existing building | $4,800 | [B100851239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100851239/) |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Roofing | Replacement of flat roof- (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $1,355,305 | [100856984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100856984/) |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Demolition | Removal of existing ahu and replace with new ahu-4.1 in the 4th floor mech. Room. Project to include all associated chw piping and demolition. | – | [100856669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100856669/) |
| Jan 3, 2020 | Other | Replace 1 air handler | – | [100856667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100856667/) |
| Jun 5, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations for modifications to mechanical system only (basement & 4th floors) in an existing school as per plans. (No change in use) | $250,000 | [100760167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100760167/) |
| May 12, 2015 | Roofing | Total roof tear off. Tuckpoint. | $527,500 | [100594688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100594688/) |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Roofing | Tear off and replace flat roof | $152,500 | [100545108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100545108/) |
| May 13, 2014 | Alteration or repair | All elevations. Limestone replacement (10 each). Limestone reset (25 each). Dutchman repairs (40 each). Tuckpointing (1000 lf). Patching (20 each). Shelf angle restoration (50 lf). Crack injection (20 lf). All repairs in kind with materials to match existing. | $278,125 | [100540039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100540039/) |
| Aug 17, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to interior offices, per plans. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $700,000 | [100439691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100439691/) |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Modifications to existing toilet rooms on 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors, per plans | $300,000 | [100439848](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100439848/) |
| Nov 16, 2011 | Elevator | Install two (2) 550lb.cap. Inclined platform wheelchair lifts in law building. Pursuant to plans submitted. | $85,802 | [100418319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100418319/) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout of existing spaces to create group study rooms, renovated restrooms, renovated corridor in the basement and a classroom on the first floor. Exterior construction of a ramp and stair for accessible path. | $900,000 | [100393363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100393363/) |
| Jul 26, 2011 | Fire systems | Install a new fire alarm system in the levy meyer building. | $20,000,000 | [B100380439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100380439/) |
| Mar 4, 2011 | Electrical | Cctv camera | $6,000 | [B100383786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100383786/) |
| Dec 2, 2010 | Electrical | Levy mayer rooms 109, 102, 202, 214 and 206 remove and replace ceiling | $3,000 | [B100374865](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100374865/) |
| Sep 3, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to provide a cafe in existing space on the first floor of an existing school building including arch, elec, plbg, vent, and refrigeration as per plans. | $150,000 | [100293893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100293893/) |
| Feb 4, 2008 | Electrical | Low voltage HVAC wiring | $16,000 | [B100221787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100221787/) |
| Sep 7, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation for relocated admissions office per plans. No plumbing, no refrigeration. | $600,000 | [100158812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100158812/) |
| Jun 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing museum space to become two new classrooms as per plans | $775,000 | [100167116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100167116/) |
| Jun 6, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of corridor @ 1st floor at rubloff building at northwestern university school of law, per plans. Renovate existing affected public restrooms. | $600,000 | [100156159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100156159/) |
| Oct 30, 2006 | Electrical | Electrical door access to various rooms throughout building for "security purposes only" | – | [B100145667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100145667/) |
| Jul 27, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of eighth floor. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $960,000 | [100123878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100123878/) |
| Jul 26, 2006 | Roofing | Remove / replace existing roof covering, no structual work. All work same as existing. | $68,000 | [100126930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100126930/) |
| Jul 6, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Basic renovation of existing classroom space (no plumbing work) | $120,000 | [100110572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100110572/) |

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