Chicago building permits this week

463 permits issued in the last few days. Below: the highest-signal ones — the demolitions, new builds, and remodels that mean someone's about to need a dumpster, a pour, a crew, or a bid.

Updated 2026-09-12 from Chicago public records

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AddressPermitWhat's happeningWho to call
2428 N CLYBOURN AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SELF-CERT 2029 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR A NEW 3 STORY V-A BUILDING. 1ST FLOOR DUPLEX DOWN TO BASEMENT, 2ND FLOOR UN
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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4154 N KENNETH AVE PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION INSTALLATION OF MULTI-UNIT (2) BALLASTERED SOLAR PV ARRAY W/ 6.4KW DC SYSTEMS ON FLAT ROOF OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY/2 UNIT
★★★★★ Fresh roof — prime solar-ready signal
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528 N ALBANY AVE PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR CORRECTION OF BUILDING CODE VIOLATIONS AT EXISTING 2-STORY WITH BASEMENT 2-UNIT R
★★★★★ Demolition — debris hauling needed within days
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1533 E 72ND ST PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION - DEMO PER PLAN; INSTALL HVAC SYSTEM & UPGRADE ELEC SERVICE FROM 100 TO 200 AMP/ RELO
★★★★★ Fresh roof — prime solar-ready signal
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5120 N WINTHROP AVE PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION SPR 2019 CBRC: CPS GOUDY - CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT, NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, NEW HANDRAIL AT EXISTING BUILDING AC
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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1319 S KOLIN AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 2 PARKING SPACES IN DETACHED GARAGE. ALL NEW MEP,
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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5137 S PRAIRIE AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW THREE STORY 3 DU ( CONSTRUCTION TYPE 5A OCCUPANCY R-5) PER ARCH PLANS.
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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526 N WESTERN AVE PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING
★★★★★ Demolition — debris hauling needed within days
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6818 W HOBART AVE PERMIT - WRECKING/DEMOLITION WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE
★★★★★ Demolition — debris hauling needed within days
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58 E ONTARIO ST PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACE WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING. NON-STRUCTURAL PREPARATORY DEMO
★★★★★ Demolition — debris hauling needed within days
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1932 S DESPLAINES ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC : FIELD REVISIONS TO EXISTING PERMIT #101073001. UPDATED WALL TYPES PER STRUCTURAL PLANS, PLUMBING AND MECH
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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907 W WEBSTER AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SC 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION: ERECT A 3-STORY (CONSTRUCTION TYPE III-A) MASONRY, 4 DWELLING UNIT BUILDING (R-2) WITH BA
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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