New Renovation & New Construction Permits in Chicago, IL — October 2026
2054 commercial building permits relevant to renovation & new construction contractors were issued recently in Chicago, IL, representing $2,503,507,342 in reported project value. Every project below was just permitted — meaning trade packages are being awarded right now.
2054new permits
$2,503,507,342total reported value
$190,000,000largest project
| Issued | Project | Value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbrc erect a 4 story mixed use 9 dwelling unit type iiia apartment rental masonry building with an elevator, balconies for the resi 3040 N LINCOLN AVE |
$1,500,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr cbrc 2019: structural peer review included. interior alterations to 2nd floor office space. work to include demolition and construction 1131 W BLACKHAWK ST |
$3,700,000 | 95 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self-cert cbc: initial buildout of 56,721 sf commerical office space on 19th, 20th, and 21st floors (3 contiguous floors). includes referenc 333 W WOLF POINT PLZ |
$29,000,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr, cbrc 2019, interior alteration to 7th floor common area spa (hot tub) in an existing 40 story high-rise residential condominium buildin 400 E RANDOLPH ST |
$2,000,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6' 1314 S FAIRFIELD AVE |
$550,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbc: furnish and install (1) 60-ton air cooled chiller, (1) in-line chw pump, all associated piping necessary, (1) new breaker and 113 N GREEN ST |
$450,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self certification for an interior remodel of an existing office space into a new 5050 sf medical office scope includes architectural, mecha 3833 N CICERO AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbrc 2nd floor addition and renovation to existing 1 story masonry single family residence with basement as per plans.(occupancy r5 7741 W COLUMBIA AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for framed three-story, three dwelling unit residence with new 3-car parking pad. electrical, mecha 1419 S CHRISTIANA AVE |
$500,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr - cbc 2019. interior alterations and second floor frame addition for the existing single-family residence with basement which includes a 7320 N ORIOLE AVE |
$300,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbc: interior buildout of uninterruptible power supply (ups) room at existing bakery as per plans (ocupancy f-1, type ia constructi 7300 S KEDZIE AVE |
$516,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-08 | 2019 cbc self cert: interior renovation of an existing three-story mixed use building with ground floor office and two dwelling units, new r 3624 W DIVISION ST |
$250,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbc: proposed 2 story 2 d.u. frame residential building withbasement, front entry open wood stairs, rear 2 story open wood deckswit 4902 W AUGUSTA BLVD |
$400,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of interior office suite on floor 12 in an existing 30 story building (occupancy group b / type 1a construct 123 N WACKER DR |
$608,400 | 70 |
| 2026-10-08 | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen and breakfast area including associated electrical and plumbing. locations: 1 residentia 7643 W TALCOTT AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self cert: remodeling of existing dwelling unit.no change to zoning use and structure- electrical only 899 S PLYMOUTH CT |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | Sc 2019 cbc: renovation of existing rooftop deck in an existing 2-story building (r-5 occupancy, type va) as per plans. 1723 W WABANSIA AVE |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | 2019 cbc first time interior build out of dental office / medical services non-ambulatory care facility on first floor of 4 story sprinklere 2224 W GRAND AVE |
$100,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 crbc: second floor addition over existing single family home with basement, remove existing reard deck and replace it with new rear 6344 N KILDARE AVE |
$120,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-08 | Spr 2019 cbrc: revision to permit no. 101078374 for layout and room modification of the first floor retail store. (occupancy group m, type i 900 W LAKE ST |
$200,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-08 | Self-cert: alteration level 3 - demolish and remove open frame deck at rear and construct new 2-story open frame deck per plans at rear to e 4420 S OAKENWALD AVE |
$30,000 | 40 |
| 2026-10-08 | Alteration of existing communication equipment. alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. location: existing wireless co 855 W 89TH ST |
$35,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-07 | Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 5 story 8 d.u. building with basement, 1st floor retail, 8 car garage at 1st floor, deck over portion 2353 W BYRON ST |
$2,182,930 | 95 |
| 2026-10-07 | Dds 2019 cbc: piles (vertical penetrations) only permit for a proposed 5-story hospital building as per plans. (construction type: 1a; occup 8000 S LAKE SHORE DR |
$1,923,323 | 90 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: exterior renovation and repair of existing 1-story, non-sprinklered commerical masonry building. scope to include new w 3434 W 26TH ST |
$255,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self cert- 2019 cbc - proposed 3-story 3 dwelling unit frame slab on grade building w/ 3 story rear open metal porch (occupancy class r-5, c 5717 S CALUMET AVE |
$700,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr 2019 cbrc. erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement, rear patio and detached 2 car frame garage with roof deck and 2 evse 5638 N FRANCISCO AVE |
$375,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-07 | Proposed rear breezeway connecting garage to the principle building, east side garage addition, external alterations, and interior renovatio 352 W WISCONSIN ST |
$500,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr 2019 cbc: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (occupancy 4757 S MICHIGAN AVE |
$450,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-07 | Selfcert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 15th floor office space. idf room under permit #101087780. no change to existing use. ( 676 N ST CLAIR ST |
$410,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit #101083534 to include replacing drywall through the entire unit, new entry doors for the unit, new g 1528 N HUDSON AVE |
$60,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Complete gut rehab to unit #gn (garden north) in 4-story 8-unit type iiia construction building. scope:remove & replace existing drywall @ w 7026 S MERRILL AVE |
$50,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Tower crane permit for foundation - freestanding operation of a potain mr418 tower crane per plans. 7 W ELM ST |
$80,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr 2019 cbrc.kitchen and bath remodel for the second floor unit in an existing tw0 flat building. additional works include lighting and con 3826 N HOYNE AVE |
$80,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self-cert: alteration level 3 - interior alterations to existing 2-dwelling residence and repair 2-story enclosed frame porch at rear plans. 4217 S WELLS ST |
$150,000 | 55 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr 2019 cbrc: interior commercial tenant improvement repairs as per violations (occupancy a2; construction type iiib) 4024 N KEDZIE AVE |
$50,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-07 | 2019 cbrc - lower level: alterations to existing two story and basement townhouse to add dwelling unit on lower level per attached plans. oc 6506 S ST LAWRENCE AVE |
$50,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-07 | Spr: interior alteration to add one new dwelling unit in the basement of existing 2 story w/ basement two flat brick building. total (3)d.u. 2724 W FLOURNOY ST |
$90,000 | 50 |
| 2026-10-07 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of interior office suite on floor 6 in an existing 30 story building (occupancy group b / type 1a constructi 123 N WACKER DR |
$228,750 | 50 |
| 2026-10-07 | Alteration of existing communication equipment. alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. location: telecommunication to 4241 W FULLERTON AVE |
$35,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-07 | Alteration of existing communication equipment. alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. location: telecommunications t 10535 S AVENUE B |
$35,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-07 | Permit expires on 12/06/2026 erection starts: 11/2/2026, erection ends: 5/1/2027. united center ubertent- peer review, reinstate 101075611, 1901 W MADISON ST |
$45,000 | 35 |
| 2026-10-06 | Self cert 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing office floors 10 through 16 for buildout of golub capital office space as per plans (oc 225 W RANDOLPH ST |
$44,919,084 | 90 |
| 2026-10-06 | This project consists of an approximate 6,200 sf renovation of the north side of the 14th floor of an existing medical office building "arke 676 N ST CLAIR ST |
$2,000,000 | 90 |
| 2026-10-06 | Renovation (no addition) of the existing subject building in order to modernize and de-convert from 2 dwelling units to a single-family resi 3651 N GREENVIEW AVE |
$400,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-06 | Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing resident's work room, conference room and lounge to include removal of existing furnit 251 E HURON ST |
$650,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-06 | **self-cert** 2019 cbc proposed two story single family frame residence with basement, front open masonry steps with roof, rear concrete pat 3445 N OAKLEY AVE |
$800,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-06 | Scself cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing suite 4620. work to include demo, new partitions and doors, mechanical, electrical a 71 S WACKER DR |
$600,000 | 75 |
| 2026-10-06 | Spr 2019 cbrc proposed new construction of 2 story single family residence with basement, deck and 2 car garage as per plans on a vacant lot 11202 S CHRISTIANA AVE |
$350,000 | 70 |
| 2026-10-06 | Self cert: interior remodel of existing planet fitness; as per plans 4331 S PULASKI RD |
$875,000 | 70 |
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