Observed arrival · 2026-10-07
Chicago permits, by block and builder
CivicBuilds presents a searchable explorer of Chicago building permits, with filters for work type, dates, estimates, and contractors.
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- Chicago project researchers and construction professionals
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- One listing tracks a former firehouse and office building being converted into a single-family residence.
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The explorer exposes filters for work category, likely commercial use, contractor, source status, dates, and estimated cost. Its sample records include descriptions of renovations, additions, demolitions, and changes of use at named Chicago addresses. The page reports a recent successful data run and links to coverage information and source records; it also says permits without supplied coordinates remain in the list.
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◉HumanPersonal, local, civic, or handmade
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