# Alteration or repair permit 101086596 at 540 N Wells St, Chicago

Chicago Department of Buildings permit 101086596: issued Aug 13, 2026 for alteration or repair work at 540 N Wells St. Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration to an existing ground level tenant space at the base of a 20-story building with parking and dwelling units above. Work includes minor demolition, a new toilet room, new floor finishes and minor non-structural work to a portion of the storefront. Work is limited to just a portion of the existing tenant. There is no work planned to any of the dwelling units or the parking above. Occupancy groups A-2, type 1a construction.

- Permit number: 101086596
- Issued: Aug 13, 2026
- Type of work: Alteration or repair (city: Permit - renovation/alteration)
- Status: Issued (city: Active)
- Reported cost: $50,000
- ZIP code: 60654 (derived from location)
- All permits at this address: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-n-wells-st/

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