437 N Rush St

Chicago, IL 60611

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 520 N Michigan Ave, permitted Jul 20.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 167 more permits (149 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

1. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT.

   Alteration or repair
   Aug 13$34,000
2. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

   Scaffold or sidewalk shed
   Aug 11not listed
3. Install (1) temp generator outside on street 05/23 - 05/28/19 for building shut down

   Electrical
   May 17, 2019$1,500
4. 0 Du, 3 stories, restaurant use

   Alteration or repair
   Jun 21, 2018$310,000
5. Modify one (1) only 2100lb.cap

   Elevator
   Nov 29, 2017$5,000
6. Install replacement faces to existing illuminated double face projecting sign on the west elevation to read…

   Sign
   Mar 2, 2012$7,000
7. Reface existing double face illuminated projecting wall sign on the south elevation to read: 437 eat drink

   Sign
   Mar 2, 2012$7,000

1. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

   435 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft E · Fire systems
   Oct 6not listed
2. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

   410 N Michigan Ave · 310 ft SE · Fire systems
   Sep 28 to Oct 6not listed
3. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Electrical
   Oct 5$10,000
4. Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 2500lb capacity

   360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Elevator
   Oct 5not listed
5. Self-cert 2019 CBRC - tenant buildout of 17,810 sqft for business office on the 8th floor

   400 N Michigan Ave · 420 ft SE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 5$1,900,000
6. Spr 2019 CBRC interior alteration and change of occupancy of 2nd floor business unit to residential apartment…

   11 W Illinois St · 920 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$90,000
7. Electrical maintenance permit

   401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Electrical
   Sep 29not listed
8. Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

   11 W Illinois St · 920 ft W · Plumbing
   Sep 21$15,000
9. Interior demolition of existing restaurant tenant space

   600 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$575,000
10. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT.

    605 N Michigan Ave · 910 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$4,546
11. Line voltage electrical work

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Electrical
    Sep 11$25,000
12. Line voltage electrical work

    11 W Illinois St · 920 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 10$4,858
13. Interior buildout & exterior renovations to exist

    400 N State St · 900 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 10$3,000,000
14. Modernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity

    160 E Grand Ave · 820 ft NE · Elevator
    Sep 9$79,421
15. Alterations to an existing 1 story × 2 permits

    435 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14 to Sep 4$575,000
16. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    401 N Wabash Ave · 540 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 2$68,889
17. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 split dx unit

    600 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 2$360,000
18. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max

    400 N Michigan Ave · 420 ft SE · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 2not listed
19. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT.

    400 N Michigan Ave · 420 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 2$512,481
20. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity × 3 permits

    405 N Wabash Ave · 490 ft SW · Elevator
    Sep 2not listed
21. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    520 N Michigan Ave · 540 ft NE · Fire systems
    Sep 1not listed
22. Self-cert 2019 CBC for initial build out of ground floor suite 104 of the tribune tower building

    435 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$1,400,000
23. Projecting sign on north elevation reads shaw's since 1985 crab house oyster bar

    21 E Hubbard St · 540 ft W · Sign
    Aug 31$15,000
24. Self-cert 2019 CBC interior renovation of existing 1,100 sf commercial space

    535 N Michigan Ave · 640 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 31$200,000
25. Stk: non illuminated vinyl wall sign - (w kinzie st elevation) - 2'-0" h x 2-0" W (4 SQ ft)

    9 W Kinzie St · 990 ft SW · Sign
    Aug 31$250
26. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT.

    20 W Hubbard St · 980 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 28$36,800
27. Revision to permit: #101062371 to replace existing elevator and adding two (2) new dwelling units (36 total…

    444 N Wabash Ave · 460 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 27$3,000,000
28. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    444 N Michigan Ave · 280 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 25$2,268
29. Replacement general contractor × 2 permits

    435 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft E · Contractor change
    Aug 14 to 21not listed
30. Modernization of three(3) 3000lb capacity

    500 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft NE · Elevator
    Aug 19$2,400,000
31. Install one internal illuminated blade sign on building wall over sidewalk

    11 W Illinois St · 920 ft W · Sign
    Aug 19$7,300
32. Selfcert 2019 CBRC - interior alterations to existing 5,002 sf office space on the 7th floor - suite n700

    410 N Michigan Ave · 310 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 14$210,000
33. Permit expires on 10/11/2026 erection starts: 9/3/2026

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Other
    Aug 11$7,500
34. Self-cert 2019 cibc - tenant buildout of approximately 2240 sqft

    515 N State St · 840 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$240,322
35. Self-cert 2019 cibc - tenant buildout of approximately 925 sqft

    515 N State St · 840 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 4$121,200
36. Fire alarm: repair existing system

    450 N Cityfront Plaza Dr · 840 ft E · Fire systems
    Aug 3not listed
37. Sc2019 CBRC self-cert: revision to permit #101072597

    360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$10,000
38. Interior demolition to existing 1st floor north tenant space ad partial demolition of the adjacent tenant…

    600 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 31$800,000
39. Elevator cab interior renovations on two(2) 2000lb capacity

    612 N Rush St · 960 ft N · Elevator
    Jul 29$70,000
40. Decommission of one(1) 3000lb capacity

    500 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft NE · Elevator
    Jul 29$40,000
41. Sc 2019 CBC: interior renovation and conversion of three existing residential units into one unit on the 84th…

    401 N Wabash Ave · 540 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$2,000,000
42. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    88 E Wacker Dr · 710 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 27not listed
43. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 27not listed
44. Selfcert 2019 CBRC - interior alterations to existing 6,314 sf office space on the 6th floor - suite n650

    410 N Michigan Ave · 310 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 27$210,000
45. Sc 2019 CBRC: interior buildout / renovation of an existing shake shack in an existing suite space

    66 E Ohio St · 830 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 23$415,000
46. Permit expires on 09/22/2026 erection starts: 8/3/2026

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Other
    Jul 22$23,000
47. Permit expires on 09/21/2026 erection starts: 7/20/2026

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Other
    Jul 21$5,000
48. Temporary structure: new installation

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Fence, wall or deck
    Jul 20not listed
49. Dds 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing mall including renovations to common areas and restrooms on…

    520 N Michigan Ave · 540 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$10,000,000
50. Alterations to existing 1 story

    435 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$400,000
51. Structural peer review included - revision to building permit #101068332 to update previously approved…

    600 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$2,655,650
52. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 5000lb capacity

    520 N Michigan Ave · 540 ft NE · Elevator
    Jul 13not listed
53. Esq bespoke tailoring interior build-out from existing photography studio with architectural

    20 W Hubbard St · 980 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 9$150,000
54. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jul 1not listed
55. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity

    360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Elevator
    Jul 1not listed
56. Nonstructural interior replacement of cedar boards and dry heater for existing sauna.locations: 1 residential…

    440 N Wabash Ave · 450 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 26$29,000
57. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Electrical
    Jun 25$16,400
58. Roof replacement

    401 N State St · 840 ft SW · Roofing
    Jun 25$47,903
59. Water damage repair on eg passenger elevator car 4

    535 N Michigan Ave · 640 ft NE · Elevator
    Jun 25not listed
60. New installation of one(1) 4000lb capacity

    444 N Wabash Ave · 460 ft W · Elevator
    Jun 24$311,240
61. Self cert 2019 CBRC - tenant buildout of 1,129 sqft for business office on the 15th floor

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$35,000
62. Revision to permit #101013225 for mercantile use type 1b construction to pass atrium smoke evacuation test…

    555 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$2,500
63. One 14'9-1/4" by 11'5-3/4" emc

    555 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Sign
    Jun 17$60,000
64. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    1 W Grand Ave · 910 ft NW · Electrical
    Jun 15$10,645
65. Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovations of existing pool area on 14th floor

    505 N Michigan Ave · 420 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$350,000
66. Installation of an illuminated blade sign at 160 E grand ave

    160 E Grand Ave · 820 ft NE · Sign
    Jun 11$1,500
67. Revision to permit 101065703, work is limited to the replacement in kind of 1600 amp (208v/3ph) switchgear…

    1 W Grand Ave · 910 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$100,000
68. Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101073851

    1 W Grand Ave · 910 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$6,000,000
69. Modernization of five(5) 3500lb capacity

    50 E Ohio St · 860 ft N · Elevator
    Jun 3not listed
70. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    444 N Michigan Ave · 280 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 2$5,745
71. Decommission/removal of four(4) 3000lb capacity

    500 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft NE · Elevator
    May 27$100,000
72. Interior build-out to existing 3,365 sf office

    535 N Michigan Ave · 640 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 20$350,000
73. Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 2500lb capacity

    360 N Michigan Ave · 820 ft S · Elevator
    May 18not listed
74. Awning reads f1 arcade faces west grand ave × 2 permits

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 18$800
75. Awning reads f1 arcade E faces west grand ave

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 18$800
76. Awning reads f1 arcade faces N state st

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 18$800
77. Replacement general contractor

    444 N Wabash Ave · 460 ft W · Contractor change
    May 16not listed
78. Awning reads dine.bar.race × 3 permits

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 12$800
79. Awning reads dine.bar.race faces west grand ave

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 12$800
80. Awning reads f1 arcade dine.bar.race

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 12$1,200
81. Illum channel ltrs read f1 arcade on northeast building corner

    512 N State St · 900 ft NW · Sign
    May 12$5,000
82. Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits

    444 N Michigan Ave · 280 ft NE · Fire systems
    May 4 to 6not listed
83. Dds 2019 CBRC: dds 2019 CBRC: interior demolition only at existing 24-story office building

    500 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    May 4$2,750,000
84. Replacement electrical contractor

    401 N Michigan Ave · 470 ft SE · Contractor change
    May 1not listed
85. Replacement of pump motor on one(1) 8000lb capacity

    600 N Wabash Ave · 910 ft NW · Elevator
    May 1not listed
86. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity

    111 E Wacker Dr · 890 ft S · Elevator
    May 1not listed
87. Removal of two(2) escalators(#3 and #4)

    600 N Michigan Ave · 840 ft N · Elevator
    May 1not listed
88. Installation of temporary personnel hoist

    500 N Michigan Ave · 330 ft NE · Elevator
    May 1$92,000
89. Rfeplacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity

    540 N Michigan Ave · 690 ft N · Elevator
    May 1not listed

1. Fire alarm: repair existing system

   33 W Illinois St · 0.22 mi W · Fire systems
   Oct 6not listed
2. Interior alterations to existing ground floor lobby in an existing office building

   307 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Oct 2$414,000
3. Roof replacement

   29 W Kinzie St · 0.23 mi W · Roofing
   Oct 1$57,000
4. Self-cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing seven story building

   630 N Rush St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 30$750,000
5. Awning attached to the south wall facing south

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi N · 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 · 0.22 mi N · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
7. Awning attached to the east wall facing east × 2 permits

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi N · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
8. Awning attached to the east wall facing east (with 2 SQ. FT. Of text)

   630 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi N · Sign
   Sep 28$1,000
9. Hoist cable replacement on one(1) 2000lb capacity

   10 E Ontario St · 0.25 mi NW · Elevator
   Sep 23$45,000
10. Replacement of governor cable and tail sheave on one(1) 2500lb capacity

    10 E Ontario St · 0.25 mi NW · Elevator
    Sep 23$10,000
11. Replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity

    540 N State St · 0.20 mi NW · Elevator
    Sep 23not listed
12. Replacement general contractor × 3 permits

    218 E Grand Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Contractor change
    Sep 21not listed
13. Replacement electrical contractor × 6 permits

    218 E Grand Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Contractor change
    Sep 21not listed
14. 2019 Dds: convert floors 2-5 of existing office / restaurant building from business use to 28 dwelling units…

    212 E Ohio St · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 17$2,300,000
15. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    307 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Fire systems
    Sep 15not listed
16. Non-iilluminated, wall, vinyl, business id sign 2

    55 E Ontario St · 0.20 mi N · Sign
    Sep 10$500
17. Interior demolition of an existing first floor tenant space within an existing building

    58 E Ontario St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 10$50,000
18. Repair replace 313 divider panels

    300 N State St · 0.25 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 9$100,000
19. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    410 N Dearborn St · 0.24 mi W · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 8not listed
20. Sign type e04 and e05 - michigan ave - lower window vinyl striping and copy - permit 3 - lower right side…

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Sep 4$1,000
21. Revision to permit #101082137 for store layout changes

    625 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 3$250,000
22. Sign type e03 - michigan ave - vinyl striping - upper windows - permit 6 - right side section

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 31$1,000
23. Michigan ave - upper windows vinyl striping - permit 5 - middle section

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 31$1,000
24. Sign type e03 - portillo's - michigan ave - upper window vinyl striping - permit 4

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 31$1,000
25. Sign type e04 and e05 - michigan ave elevation - lower window vinyl striping and copy - italian beef…

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 31$1,000
26. Sign type e04 and e05 - portillo's - michigan ave - lower window vinyl striping and copy - permit 1 - lower…

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 31$2,750
27. Interior alterations to the philippine consulate suite 1500 on the 15th floor

    333 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$300,000
28. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    240 E Illinois St · 0.22 mi E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 20not listed
29. Replacement electrical contractor

    333 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Contractor change
    Aug 19not listed
30. Replacement plumbing contractor

    333 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Contractor change
    Aug 13not listed
31. Replacement general contractor

    333 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Contractor change
    Aug 13not listed
32. Interior demolition to existing 31st floor office space

    330 N Wabash Ave · 0.19 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 11$919,952
33. Sign type e01 - portillo's - michigan ave elevation - copy: portillo's hot dogs - beef - burgers - salads /… × 2 permits

    304 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Sign
    Aug 3$12,500
34. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi N · Fire systems
    Jul 30not listed
35. Interior buildout of 1st floor retail space

    625 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 28$819,241
36. Interior alterations to existing 14th floor office space

    307 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · New building
    Jul 22$950,000
37. Revision to permit permit #: 101073685 to add air curtains at entry doors

    300 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$1,800,000
38. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    218 E Grand Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Electrical
    Jul 16$70,000
39. Interior alterations in existing office building on the 5th floor

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$133,290
40. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    300 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 15$85,000
41. Interior alterations in existing office building on the 12th floor

    142 E Ontario St · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 13$163,614
42. Line voltage electrical work

    454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 10$53,000
43. Repair or in-kind replacement of 17 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi E · Plumbing
    Jul 9$33,285
44. Tenant improvements to fit out an unoccupied vanilla box retail space with a cupcake shop

    333 N Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jul 9$90,000
45. Self-cert 2019 CBRC -interior alteration of an existing 36th and 37th restroom core renovation with new…

    454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 8$350,000
46. Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, cabinetry

    240 E Illinois St · 0.22 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$40,000
47. Self-cert 2019 CBRC - interior demolition of an existing tenant space

    454 N Columbus Dr · 0.24 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 1$800,000
48. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    20 W Kinzie St · 0.20 mi W · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 23not listed
49. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(daikin m# carrier m# 48vg-k240603-gp)

    49 E Ontario St · 0.20 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 22$36,000
50. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    218 E Grand Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Fire systems
    Jun 15not listed
51. Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration of existing 5-story building (with basement) to convert 3 upper office levels to 6…

    415 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$1,500,000
52. Line voltage electrical work

    300 N State St · 0.25 mi SW · Electrical
    Jun 2$4,418
53. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max

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

    165 E Ontario St · 0.23 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 21$1,649,155
55. Fire alarm: repair existing system

    307 N Michigan Ave · 0.24 mi S · Fire systems
    May 20not listed
56. The project consists of interior modifications to an existing first and second floor restaurant tenant space…

    58 E Ontario St · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 20$150,000
57. Modernization of one(1) 1800lb capacity

    201 E Ohio St · 0.20 mi NE · Elevator
    May 18$138,600
58. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    630 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi N · Fire systems
    May 7not listed
59. Fire alarm: repair existing system

    55 E Ontario St · 0.20 mi N · Fire systems
    May 6not listed
60. Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2500lb capacity

    211 E Ohio St · 0.21 mi NE · Elevator
    May 1not listed

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