730 N Franklin St

Chicago, IL 60654

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73 permits on record. Newest issued Aug 14: Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 404 within 7…

Within ¼ mile

67 more permits (64 projects) issued since May 1. 2 are for new buildings, the nearest 290 ft away.

Biggest nearby

A $7.5M alteration or repair at 401 W Ontario St, permitted Sep 16, within ¼ mile since May 1.

1. Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 404 within 7 story type IV ht construction

   Alteration or repair
   Aug 14$60,000
2. Replacement plumbing contractor × 2 permits

   Contractor change
   Apr 10not listed
3. Interior alterations existing 2nd floor bathrooms within 7 story type IV ht construction office building

   Alteration or repair
   Apr 8$30,000
4. Interior alterations existing 2nd floor office suite 210/220 within 7 story type IV ht construction

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 25$90,000
5. Nonstructural interior alteration of existing suite for new floor plan

   Alteration or repair
   Mar 10$40,000
6. Nonstructural interior alteration to existing suite for onew office configuration

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 28, 2025$45,000
7. Interior alterations existing 5th floor bathrooms

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 15, 2025$40,000
8. Interior alterations existing 6th floor bathrooms

   Alteration or repair
   Oct 7, 2025$40,000
9. Interior alterations existing 5th floor office suite 510 within 7 story type IV ht construction

   Alteration or repair
   Sep 2, 2025$150,000
10. Interior alterations existing 6th floor office suite 603 within 7 story type IV ht construction

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 28, 2025$75,000
11. Repair or in-kind replacement of 16 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

    Plumbing
    Apr 14, 2025$40,000
12. Erect two (2) scaffolds dates 04/19/2023 through 04/19/2024

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Apr 19, 2023$111
13. Parapet wall rebuild,chimney rebuild.tuckpointing - no structural work - 1 sqft

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 13, 2023$158,500
14. New exterior entry canopy, ADA accessible entry ramp

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 11, 2022$396,000
15. Erect three (3) scaffolds dates 06/14/2022 through 06/14/2023

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 14, 2022$111
16. Tuckpoint 1000 SQ FT, replace 1600 bricks

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 10, 2022$150,900
17. Fire alarm permit fire alarm permit* *fire alarm permit* modification of an existing

    Fire systems
    Jan 28, 2022$600
18. Fire alarm permit fire alarm permit fire alarm permit* modification of an existing

    Fire systems
    Jan 28, 2022$600
19. Change of electrical contractor for original permit #100936537

    Contractor change
    Jan 13, 2022not listed
20. Interior build-out for two speculative office tenant suites on level 3

    Alteration or repair
    Nov 2, 2021$892,054
21. Fire alarm permit modification of an existing

    Fire systems
    Jul 1, 2020$675
22. Erect two scaffolds from 03/16/2020 to 05/30/2020

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Mar 11, 2020not listed
23. Provide 2-way communication on one (1) 4000lb.cap

    Elevator
    Jan 29, 2020not listed
24. Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 400362049 job # 101437859

    Electrical
    Nov 26, 2019$1,099
25. Addition of 2 partitions walls & 1 door within existing office # unit 601

    Addition
    Nov 5, 2019$5,000
26. Installation of new switches, outlets and light fixtures

    Electrical
    Nov 4, 2019$3,200
27. Revision to permit #100813717 to change HVAC contractor to indoor air HVAC

    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Sep 9, 2019not listed
28. Modernization of one (1) ewgt, 2000lb capacity

    Elevator
    Jul 3, 2019$400,000
29. Fire alarm - tenant build out on 1st (p)

    Fire systems
    Jun 10, 2019not listed
30. Interior build-out on level 3 of an existing high-rise building

    Alteration or repair
    May 23, 2019$430,420
31. Install 4 duplex receptacles on existing circuits in the office

    Electrical
    Mar 30, 2019$1,000
32. New circuit for exterior fixtures

    Electrical
    Aug 16, 2018$1,000
33. 96 Telephone and data home runs to office desks, work in #501

    Electrical
    Aug 15, 2018$5,000
34. Replace hoist ropes on one (1) 6000lb.cap.(4000lb.)

    Elevator
    Jul 16, 2018$3,500
35. Interior tenant build-out for media strategy office space

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 11, 2018$227,783
36. Replace buffer on one (1) 6000lb.cap

    Elevator
    Nov 13, 2017$7,500
37. Self cert

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 16, 2017$15,000
38. Low voltage cabling for building permit #100589980

    Electrical
    Jul 17, 2017$1,500
39. Replace traveling cable on (1) 2000# cap.

    Elevator
    Feb 22, 2017$2,000
40. Installation of voice / data cabling under building permit #100654535

    Electrical
    Dec 26, 2016$3,000
41. Revision to permit #100654535 to change the ventilation contractor of record to ack-temp & the plumber to…

    Plumbing
    Dec 15, 2016not listed
42. Revision to permit #100654535 to eliminate structural stair component

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 1, 2016$200,000
43. Interior alterations to 7th floor office space to install new communication stair

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 11, 2016$300,000
44. Parapet wall rebuild on penthouse, seven story commercial, 25 units

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 19, 2016$25,400
45. Install one perfect air 1 1/2 ton split system,air cooled

    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jul 9, 2015not listed
46. Interior alterations to an existing single tenant office space (suite 404)

    Alteration or repair
    May 11, 2015$145,000
47. All elevations, tuckpoint, repair\replace brick

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 3, 2014$25,000
48. Erect 2 scaffolds from 10/3/14 to 10/3/15

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 30, 2014not listed
49. Installation of firestopping on floors 1-7

    Alteration or repair
    Jan 15, 2014$50,000
50. North elevation chimney, repair/replace 1 rung ladder only

    Alteration or repair
    Nov 15, 2013$3,900
51. Phone & data wiring on 4th floor, ste 401

    Electrical
    Aug 16, 2013$5,000
52. Interior alterations to existing office space, suite 401

    Alteration or repair
    May 24, 2013$170,000
53. Revision to permit # 100449824 to change plumber of record to tom collins plumbing

    Plumbing
    Dec 5, 2012not listed
54. Plumbing only: replace existing 8" cast iron piping to roof drain with 8" cast iron;same as existing,same…

    Plumbing
    Nov 30, 2012$35,000
55. Change of electrical contractor on permit #: 1004449824

    Contractor change
    Nov 13, 2012not listed
56. North elevation, tuckpoint 20sf

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 9, 2012$77,200
57. Erect (2) power climber scaffolds from 10-8-12 to 10-8-13

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 3, 2012not listed
58. Self-certification interior alterations to 7th floor existing office space

    Alteration or repair
    Sep 19, 2012$470,000
59. All elevations, repair/replace 40 SQ. FT. Brick

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 19, 2010$15,200
60. Repair and replace drywall where needed in suite 102 with replacement of 5 outlets and 5 light fixtures

    Electrical
    Jun 22, 2010$6,500
61. Construct a 15' x 6' - 10' 2 hr

    Electrical
    Mar 24, 2010$11,320
62. Ductless a/c system and exhaust fan approved per diagram

    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Feb 24, 2010not listed
63. Install one new ductless liebert 1.5 ton to serve the basement electrical room

    Electrical
    Feb 24, 2010not listed
64. Installation of emergency lighting system including installation of a ul924 inverter

    Electrical
    Jan 5, 2010$140
65. Erect 2 scaffolding: facde work 4/13/09 to 4/13/10

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Apr 7, 2009not listed
66. Install low voltage cctv and access control

    Electrical
    Oct 16, 2008$13,000
67. Erect 2 power climbers from 8/25/08 to 8/25/09

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 19, 2008not listed
68. Alterations to existing office space (suite 310): partitions

    Alteration or repair
    Mar 31, 2008$45,000
69. Install em.light battery packs to existing em.circuits.plan# 21499

    Electrical
    Aug 16, 2007not listed
70. Interior alterations to existing office space on floors 4

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 4, 2007$193,000
71. Installation of a bcm phone system and 10 locations cognitive drug research #16156465

    Electrical
    Dec 22, 2006$2,000
72. Installation of pelco spectra III camera on traffic light pole at 19' above ground level

    Electrical
    May 31, 2006$27,000

1. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 6sq

   310 W Superior St · 100 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 28$6,420
2. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT.

   314 W Superior St · 150 ft W · Alteration or repair
   May 18$16,400

1. New/replacement installation

   219 W Chicago Ave · 380 ft NE · Fence, wall or deck
   Oct 16$5,986
2. Replacement electrical contractor

   223 W Erie St · 670 ft S · Contractor change
   Oct 15not listed
3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT.

   213 W Institute Pl · 670 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Oct 7$2,280
4. Alteration of existing communication equipment

   750 N Orleans St · 470 ft NW · Other
   Sep 28$50,000
5. Permit expires on 11/21/2026 erection starts: 9/30/2026

   643 N Orleans St · 770 ft SW · Other
   Sep 28$5,000
6. The interior alterations to the existing 4th floor office space

   405 W Superior St · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$350,000
7. Self-certification project - 2019 chicago building rehabilitation code:the interior alterations to the…

   405 W Superior St · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
   Sep 15$50,000
8. In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings

   742 N La Salle Dr · 820 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Sep 9$80,000
9. Replacement of governor cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity

   347 W Chestnut St · 990 ft NW · Elevator
   Sep 9not listed
10. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    740 N Wells St · 430 ft E · Electrical
    Sep 8$2,500
11. New installation of two(2) 3500lb capacity

    310 W Huron St · 290 ft S · Elevator
    Sep 2$503,380
12. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    233 W Huron St · 360 ft S · Fire systems
    Aug 28not listed
13. New installation of one(1) 7000lb capacity

    310 W Huron St · 290 ft S · Elevator
    Aug 26$150,000
14. Dds revision to permit 101063522 for renovations on the 4th floor

    205 W Superior St · 390 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 25$250,000
15. Roof replacement

    200 W Superior St · 430 ft E · Roofing
    Aug 7$154,721
16. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(carrier 48feem08a2a5-0a0a0 rooftop)

    363 W Erie St · 880 ft SW · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Aug 5$63,608
17. Fire alarm: new system

    223 W Erie St · 670 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 29not listed
18. Spr special construction-construction equipment 2019 CBC: install skip hoist from sidewalk level to level 9

    310 W Huron St · 290 ft S · New building
    Jul 27$300,000
19. Fire alarm: modification of existing system

    749 N Wells St · 540 ft NE · Fire systems
    Jul 24not listed
20. Line voltage electrical work

    810 N La Salle Dr · 940 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 20$7,240
21. Interior alterations to existing ground floor retail space for new optometrist office in an existing 3-story…

    740 N Wells St · 430 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jul 20$300,000
22. Replacement electrical contractor

    227 W Chicago Ave · 330 ft N · Contractor change
    Jul 14not listed
23. Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, turf area

    400 W Huron St · 810 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$45,000
24. Install one 2' 6" high by 2' 6" wide by 6" deep led illuminated projecting blade sign to read "illy"

    675 N Wells St · 620 ft SE · Sign
    Jul 13$4,175
25. SPR. Interior repair and replacment of fire & water damaged kitchen exhaust systems

    707 N Wells St · 540 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 10$1,000,000
26. Permit expires on 09/02/2026 erection starts: 7/17/2026

    633 N Wells St · 960 ft SE · Other
    Jul 2$3,000
27. Initial interior buildout of a wellness spa on ground floor of a 21-story multi use building

    737 N Wells St · 490 ft E · New building
    Jun 30$100,000
28. Water damage repairs/replacement on three(3) 3500lb capacity

    165 W Superior St · 540 ft E · Elevator
    Jun 24not listed
29. Install one (1) 4'-6" by 4'-6" led-illuminated sign to read "illy" connecting to existing electric on the… × 2 permits

    675 N Wells St · 620 ft SE · Sign
    Jun 11$2,200
30. Line voltage electrical work

    305 W Ontario St · 940 ft S · Electrical
    Jun 9$2,000
31. Roof replacement

    311 W Chicago Ave · 320 ft N · Roofing
    Jun 9$84,600
32. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 16 SQ. FT.

    152 W Huron St · 740 ft E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$27,000
33. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 840 SQ. FT.

    325 W Huron St · 440 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$38,920
34. Spr 2019 CBC. Interior renovation of existing daycare

    233 W Huron St · 360 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$40,000
35. Installing outdoor wall sign × 2 permits

    777 N La Salle Dr · 950 ft E · Sign
    Jun 1$4,000
36. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    325 W Huron St · 440 ft SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 28not listed
37. Line voltage electrical work

    306 W Erie St · 570 ft S · Electrical
    May 27$5,000
38. Replacement plumbing contractor

    223 W Erie St · 670 ft S · Contractor change
    May 26not listed
39. Nonstructural interior alteration of existing 2nd floor office tenant space includes new interior walls

    401 W Superior St · 770 ft W · Alteration or repair
    May 22$98,000
40. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max

    306 W Erie St · 570 ft S · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 21not listed
41. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 SQ. FT.

    306 W Erie St · 570 ft S · Alteration or repair
    May 21$22,150
42. Low voltage/communication electrical work

    350 W Ontario St · 980 ft SW · Electrical
    May 15$5,000
43. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 270 SQ. FT.

    676 N La Salle Dr · 880 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 6$21,000
44. Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity

    212 W Superior St · 290 ft E · Elevator
    May 6$49,000
45. Removal of existing 750lb capacity

    212 W Superior St · 290 ft E · Elevator
    May 6$49,000
46. Installation of one(1) 500lb capacity × 2 permits

    205 W Superior St · 390 ft E · Elevator
    May 6$121,875
47. Modernization of (2) ewgt passenger elevators cars 1 & 2

    303 W Erie St · 640 ft S · Elevator
    May 6$764,350
48. Line voltage electrical work

    710 N Wells St · 440 ft E · Electrical
    May 5$1,000

1. Replace face on existing fogo de chao wall sign cabinet on west elevation

   661 N La Salle Dr · 0.20 mi SE · Sign
   Oct 13$4,200
2. Replace face on existing fogo de chao wall sign cabinet on south elevation

   661 N La Salle Dr · 0.20 mi SE · Sign
   Oct 13$4,200
3. Self-cert 2019 CBRC - tenant buildout of 5,498 sqft for business office on the 5th floor

   640 N La Salle Dr · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 22$450,000
4. Self-cert 2019 CBRC - tenant buildout of 9,227 sqft for business office on the 2nd floor

   640 N La Salle Dr · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 21$650,000
5. Interior renovation of existing restaurant tenant space in existing 1-story w/mezzanine commercial type ii-b…

   601 N Wells St · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
   Sep 18$400,000
6. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   115 W Chicago Ave · 0.22 mi E · Electrical
   Sep 16$54,334
7. Dds CBC 2019 - erect a new partial 5th fl

   401 W Ontario St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$7,500,000
8. Fire alarm: repair existing system

   900 N Franklin St · 0.23 mi N · Fire systems
   Jul 20not listed
9. Line voltage electrical work

   621 N Wells St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
   Jul 14$1,000
10. Rosecrance therapies: internally illuminated wall sign with push-through elements (n orleans st elevation)…

    320 W Ohio St · 0.22 mi S · Sign
    Jul 2$20,000
11. Roof replacement

    820 N La Salle Dr · 0.19 mi NE · Roofing
    Jun 29$302,558
12. Replacement of governor cable, tail sheave

    325 W Ohio St · 0.24 mi S · Elevator
    Jun 3$10,000
13. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT.

    372 W Ontario St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 18$21,490
14. Replace 1st floor front windows,courtyard and rear doors - same openings

    425 W Superior St · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
    May 4$280,000

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