Chicago building permits this week

235 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 2026-10-27 from Chicago public records

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AddressPermitWhat's happeningWho to call
6215 N MAPLEWOOD AVE PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO EXISTING BUILDING, EXISTING 1 STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING OF A SINGLE DWELLING UNIT WITH STR
★★★★★ Demolition — debris hauling needed within days
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948 N MASSASOIT AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SC 2019 CBC. ERECT A 2 STORY, TWO DWELLING UNIT TYPE VA FRAME APARTMENT BUILDING WITH A BASEMENT AND A REAR EGRESS STAIR
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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500 S CENTRAL AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS TO COLUMBUS PARK IN TWO AREAS OF THE PARK: AREA 1 - SMALL PERFORMANCE PLATFORM, NEW FENCING, ADA IMPROVEME
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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4207 W FIFTH AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC NEW 3 STORY WOOD FRAMED MULTIPLE UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH A ROOF TOP DECK. ERECTING A 4-STORY REAR ME
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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3333 W WALNUT ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY FRAME, 2 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND NEW 2 CAR PARKIN
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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3337 W WALNUT ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: FULL BUILDING PERMIT FOR 2 STORY FRAME, 2 DWELLING UNIT RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND NEW 2 CAR PARKIN
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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3423 W 38TH ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: NEW TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE AS PER PER PLANS (CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3A, OCCUPAN
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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1321 W OHIO ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT A NEW 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, WITH ROOF DECK W/PERGOLA AND REAR PATIO. NEW 2
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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1323 W OHIO ST PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT A NEW 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT(OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5; TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION), ROOF
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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6451 S ST LAWRENCE AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBC: NEW 2-STORY, 2-UNIT RESIDENTIAL FRAME VA CONSTRUCTION BUILDING W/ BASEMENT, OPEN REAR WOOD DECK, AND 2-CA
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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7350 N OCTAVIA AVE PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION SPR 2019 CBRC. ERECT A NEW 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE W/ BASEMENT, REAR PATIO AND DETACHED 2 CAR FRAME GARAGE WITH
★★★★★ New construction — foundation/flatwork pour coming
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12701 S DOTY AVE E PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES (KITCHEN), WITH ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL & ELECTRICAL WORK. STRUCTURAL
★★★★★ Fresh roof — prime solar-ready signal
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