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78 E Washington St
Chicago, IL 60602
The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $21M alteration or repair at 111 S Michigan Ave, permitted May 20.
25 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 17, 2025: Temporary structure: new installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 168 more permits (137 projects) since May 1. Four are new buildings, the nearest 410 ft away.
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Here25 permits · 78 E Washington St
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Temporary structure: new installationFence, wall or deckNov 17, 2025not listed
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Temporary structure: new installationFence, wall or deckNov 12, 2024not listed
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Nov 16, 2023not listed
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Jun 26, 2023$362,800
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Modification to an existing chicago approved non-required addressable fire alarm/voice evacuation system to…Fire systemsApr 2, 2021$7,000
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Spr 2019 CBRC - restoration of stain-glass domeAlteration or repairFeb 5, 2021$12,000,000
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Relocate 4 data and 4 power outletsElectricalFeb 5, 2020$10,000
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Exterior facade repairsAlteration or repairMay 6, 2019$100,000
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Erecting 4 swing stage scaffolds, 04/08/2019 - 04/08/2020Scaffold or sidewalk shedApr 8, 2019not listed
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Apr 8, 2019not listed
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May 31, 2018$20,000
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Dec 4, 2017$2,000
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Sep 14, 2016$9,500
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Jun 28, 2016$77,680
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Chicago cultural center - pbc projectElectricalMar 13, 2015$75,000
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Dec 16, 2014$71,000
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Installation of one-way & two-way voice comm system per sect.313-196-204in a non-sprinklered buildingFire systemsDec 4, 2014not listed
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Life safety evaluation improvements for an existing 5 storiesAlteration or repairNov 17, 2014$1,100,000
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Sep 18, 2014$75,000
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Jun 19, 2014$100,500
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Jul 31, 2013$5,550
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Installation of low voltage cables for telephones 15 locations customer- city of chicago custElectricalMar 4, 2013$400
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Sep 25, 2012$400
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New emergency generator installation to the chicago cultural centerAlteration or repairJan 16, 2009$140,000
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Remove existing concrete dome existing 5 storyAlteration or repairDec 14, 2007$1,665,300
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 3 permits
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Interior demo of 1,943 sf tenant improvement premises which is the first floor only unit66 E Washington St · 110 ft W · Alteration or repairAug 26$7,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work55 E Washington St · 230 ft W · ElectricalAug 24$2,200
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Low voltage/communication electrical work55 E Washington St · 230 ft W · ElectricalJun 8$1,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 115 permits in 90 projects · 4 new buildings, $108,000
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In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · Alteration or repairOct 2$1,200
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Sep 1 to Oct 1not listed
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Aug 19 to Oct 1not listed
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Permit expires on 12/01/2026 erection starts: 10/1/202635 E Randolph St · 570 ft NW · New buildingOct 1$3,000
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Interior alterations to partial 8th floor office space130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 28$710,581
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Temporary structure: extend existing permit18 S Michigan Ave · 630 ft S · Fence, wall or deckSep 23not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work205 N Michigan Ave · 960 ft N · ElectricalSep 22$5,000
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Nonstructural interior demolition200 E Randolph St · 900 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 22$500,000
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Interior alterations to existing single office tenant within existing high-rise office building on the 40th200 E Randolph St · 900 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 21$100,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max203 N Wabash Ave · 960 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedSep 16not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1700 SQ. FT.203 N Wabash Ave · 960 ft N · Alteration or repairSep 16$1,630,000
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Fire alarm: repair existing system1 S State St · 860 ft SW · Fire systemsSep 10not listed
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Aug 27 to Sep 9$46,411
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Self-cert 2019 CBRC130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · Alteration or repairSep 9$87,500
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Fire alarm: repair existing system55 E Monroe St · 980 ft S · Fire systemsSep 8not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system104 S Michigan Ave · 980 ft S · Fire systemsSep 4not listed
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Fire alarm: repair existing system150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · Fire systemsSep 3not listed
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Temporary structure: new installation201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · Fence, wall or deckAug 28not listed
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Aug 25 to 27$65,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max63 E Lake St · 850 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedAug 26not listed
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Roof replacement104 S Michigan Ave · 980 ft S · RoofingAug 26$100
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max8 E Randolph St · 840 ft NW · Scaffold or sidewalk shedAug 25not listed
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Line voltage electrical work200 E Randolph St · 900 ft NE · ElectricalAug 25$10,200
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Electrical maintenance permit200 E Randolph St · 900 ft NE · ElectricalAug 24not listed
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Replacement electrical contractor150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · ElectricalAug 24not listed
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Replacement general contractor130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · Contractor changeAug 20not listed
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Replacement general contractor54 E Randolph St · 520 ft NW · Contractor changeAug 20not listed
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · ElevatorAug 19not listed
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Permit expires on 10/19/2026 erection starts: 8/25/2026201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · New buildingAug 19$2,000
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Electrical maintenance permit111 N State St · 730 ft W · ElectricalAug 18not listed
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Garrett popcorn: internally illuminated reverse lit wall sign (n michigan ave elevation) - 5'-3"h x 10'-4"w…173 N Michigan Ave · 660 ft N · SignAug 14$13,500
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Interior alterations to 6th floor college/universities (business) space to demolish office portion of the…18 S Michigan Ave · 630 ft S · Alteration or repairAug 6$2,000,000
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Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #522 W Washington St · 990 ft W · ElevatorAug 5$15,000
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Jun 18 to Aug 4not listed
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity1 N State St · 840 ft SW · ElevatorAug 3not listed
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Jun 1 to Jul 28not listed
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Jun 1 to Jul 28not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work37 S Wabash Ave · 840 ft S · ElectricalJul 27$45,000
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Line voltage electrical work60 E Monroe St · 890 ft S · ElectricalJul 27$1,400
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Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 heat exchanger35 N State St · 750 ft W · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 20$29,000
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Line voltage electrical work130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · ElectricalJul 16$15,250
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2019 CBRC Self-cert interior remodel of former dental office to new medical services / non-ambulatory dental…30 N Michigan Ave · 250 ft SE · Alteration or repairJul 15$195,000
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Replacement electrical contractor130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · ElectricalJul 14not listed
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May 18 to Jul 14not listed
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Alteration of interior office suite on floor 32 in an existing 44 story building (occupancy group B / type 1a…205 N Michigan Ave · 960 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 14$101,040
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system37 S Wabash Ave · 840 ft S · Fire systemsJul 13not listed
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Perform faid test due to fire recall system upgrade to building(city of chicago 2018 elevator code) on one(1)…29 E Madison St · 690 ft SW · ElevatorJul 13$12,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work25 E Washington St · 530 ft W · ElectricalJul 9$1,868,000
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Tenant buildout of 1,650 sqft retail space1 N State St · 840 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 9$80,000
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Interior alteration of 5,788 sf of existing office space in an existing high rise office building150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 7$1,100,000
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 SQ. FT.8 S Michigan Ave · 540 ft S · Alteration or repairJul 2$30,000
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Sc 2019 CBRC sc 2019 CBRC: scope of work involves a minor73 E Lake St · 840 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 30$65,000
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Sc 2019 CBRC: scope of work involves selective demolition and construction73 E Lake St · 840 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 30$50,000
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Sc 2019 CBRC: scope of work includes selective demolition and subsequent construction of walls73 E Lake St · 840 ft N · Alteration or repairJun 29$125,000
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Bye bye chicago: internally illuminated face lit / reverse-lit wall sign (e randolph st elevation) - 4'-6" h…145 N Michigan Ave · 410 ft NE · SignJun 29$8,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max63 E Lake St · 850 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJun 25not listed
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Replacement electrical contractor150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · ElectricalJun 24not listed
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Interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space suite 1500130 E Randolph St · 670 ft NE · Alteration or repairJun 24$5,000,000
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Requesting a sign permit to install heart-shape (logo) sign × 3 permits205 N Michigan Ave · 960 ft N · SignJun 16$1,800
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Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 split system(amerstand-2tta0060a3000aa and twe060a300el - in…58 E Lake St · 940 ft N · Mechanical (HVAC)Jun 15$42,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system25 E Washington St · 530 ft W · Fire systemsJun 15not listed
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**Self cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101074245 for tawani on the 16th floor104 S Michigan Ave · 980 ft S · Alteration or repairJun 15$312,000
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Jun 11$1,500
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State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: south elevationfacing: madison…1 N State St · 840 ft SW · SignJun 11$3,500
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State street chocolates, llcnew interior illuminated id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: state…1 N State St · 840 ft SW · SignJun 11$3,500
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system150 N State St · 930 ft NW · Fire systemsJun 10not listed
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Water damage repair/replacement on one(1) 3000lb capacity111 N State St · 730 ft W · ElevatorJun 10not listed
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May 28 to Jun 9not listed
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Temporary structure: new installation201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · Fence, wall or deckJun 7not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work150 N State St · 930 ft NW · ElectricalJun 4$10,000
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Like for like controller replacement due to obselete componenets128 N State St · 840 ft W · ElevatorJun 4$70,000
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Modernization of five(5) 3000lb capacity20 E Randolph St · 740 ft NW · ElevatorJun 4$1,390,201
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max8 S Michigan Ave · 540 ft S · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJun 3not listed
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Modernization of escalator e9, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of…111 N State St · 730 ft W · ElevatorJun 3$774,644
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max180 N Michigan Ave · 710 ft N · Scaffold or sidewalk shedMay 27not listed
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Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 5/22/202611 N Michigan Ave · 410 ft SE · New buildingMay 27$100,000
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Line voltage electrical work201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · ElectricalMay 26$10,000
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Electrical maintenance permit201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · ElectricalMay 22not listed
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In-kind paver replacements and waterproofing130 N Garland Ct · 270 ft NW · RoofingMay 22$482,000
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Interior alteration of existing office space in an existing high rise office building × 2 permits37 S Wabash Ave · 840 ft S · Alteration or repairMay 14 to 21$490,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work145 N Michigan Ave · 410 ft NE · ElectricalMay 20$19,000
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Water damage repair/replacement on one(1) 6000lb capacity1 N State St · 840 ft SW · ElevatorMay 18$45,000
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2019 CBRC Self-cert first time build out of first floor retail space with address 167 N. Wabash avenue for…60 E Randolph St · 500 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 14$185,000
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Permit expires on 07/13/2026 erection starts: 6/4/2026201 E Randolph St · 820 ft E · New buildingMay 13$3,000
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Fire alarm: repair existing system205 N Michigan Ave · 960 ft N · Fire systemsMay 12not listed
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Spr 2019 CBRC reinforcing on existing 51st floor suite 5164 with steel angles for installation of safe on…200 E Randolph St · 900 ft NE · Alteration or repairMay 12$10,885
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Decommission of one(1) 300lb capacity76 E Monroe St · 880 ft S · ElevatorMay 11$13,000
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Interior build-out of a building amenity lounge and two tenant spec suites150 N Michigan Ave · 450 ft N · Alteration or repairMay 11$5,000,000
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May 6 to 7not listed
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Interior build out of an unfinished ground floor tenant space for a food and beverage retail sales kilwins…54 E Randolph St · 520 ft NW · Alteration or repairMay 4$600,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 50 permits in 44 projects
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max111 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · Scaffold or sidewalk shedOct 1not listed
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Line voltage electrical work50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalOct 1$80,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system33 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · Fire systemsSep 30not listed
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Aug 19 to Sep 28not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalSep 28$19,000
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Nonstructural interior alteration to convert offices into conference room17 N Dearborn St · 0.23 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 23$194,000
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Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing suite and restroom with associated electrical50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 18$350,000
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Interior alterations to lower level to create a new 4 hour fire-rated enclosure for installation of a new…190 N State St · 0.22 mi NW · Alteration or repairSep 17$1,362,000
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Replacement general contractor116 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · ElectricalSep 16not listed
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Alteration of interior office suite on floor 51 in an existing 64 story building (occupancy group B / type 1a…180 N Stetson Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repairSep 15$1,005,398
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT.18 W Monroe St · 0.24 mi SW · Alteration or repairSep 14$28,000
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Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · ElevatorSep 9$6,000
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Alterations of existing office suites 600 and 65033 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairSep 2$800,000
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Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration112 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Mechanical (HVAC)Aug 31$450,000
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Aug 3 to 26$275,728
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits112 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Fire systemsJul 13 to Aug 25not listed
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Line voltage electrical work33 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · ElectricalAug 10$50,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system × 2 permits225 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · Fire systemsJul 10 to Aug 8not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system180 N Stetson Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Fire systemsAug 4not listed
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Line voltage electrical work112 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · ElectricalAug 4$46,000
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Interior alteration of 28,019 square feet of existing office space in an existing high rise office building116 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairJul 24$4,000,000
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May 26 to Jul 23not listed
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Alteration of interior office suite on floor 9 in an existing 58 story building180 N Stetson Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repairJul 20$375,000
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Revision to permit permit #: 101073685 to add air curtains at entry doors300 N Michigan Ave · 0.25 mi N · Alteration or repairJul 20$1,800,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max1 S Dearborn St · 0.24 mi SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJul 15not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work300 N Michigan Ave · 0.25 mi N · ElectricalJul 15$85,000
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max175 N State St · 0.19 mi NW · Scaffold or sidewalk shedJul 13not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT.225 N Wabash Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repairJul 13$124,500
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Replacement other contractor225 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · ElectricalJul 8not listed
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Water damage repairs/replacement on two(2) 3500lb capacity201 N State St · 0.22 mi NW · ElevatorJul 8$35,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · ElectricalJun 30$40,000
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Nonstructural interior alteration on 18th flr50 W Washington St · 0.24 mi W · Alteration or repairJun 23$125,000
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Fire alarm: new system225 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · Fire systemsJun 23not listed
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Modernization of three(3) 2500lb capacity230 N Michigan Ave · 0.22 mi N · ElevatorJun 22$1,533,200
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system122 S Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi S · Fire systemsJun 15not listed
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Interior alteration of existing office space in an existing high rise office building112 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairJun 1$835,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work225 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · ElectricalMay 28$27,813
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Self-cert 2019 CBRC - tenant buildout of approximately 1,225 sqft for business office on the 19th floor33 N Dearborn St · 0.22 mi W · Alteration or repairMay 28$149,000
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Interior buildout to existing 8th & 9th floor office space225 N Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repairMay 28$4,334,877
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Electrical maintenance permit175 N State St · 0.19 mi NW · ElectricalMay 26not listed
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Interior alterations to existing 6th floor conference and office rooms (colleges and universities) to…122 S Michigan Ave · 0.21 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 26$180,290
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Dds 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing rice building at the art institute of chicago for the new…111 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 20$21,000,000
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Interior demolition of existing office space in an existing high rise office building112 S Michigan Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 14$69,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system180 N Stetson Ave · 0.19 mi NE · Fire systemsMay 7not listed
Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 3, 2026. We checked it Oct 5, 12:03 UTC. Official data.
At this address: every permit the city holds. Nearby: permits from the last two years, from our copy of the city's data.
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