1242-1244 North Wells Street, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2026Complete
Line voltage electrical work. add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. receptacle outlets: 1 . lighting outlets: 0. electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. specific location: garage.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2026Active
Self certification: interior buildout of existing commercial lease space for new restaurant. project scope of work is revised partitions for kitchen, toilet room, various dining room area with new mechanical, electrical and plumbing work.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Replace decking for roof top dech at unit c, no structural changes, all work same as existing and originally permitted
- Permit – express permit program May 2018Complete
Install one owner furnished tesla wall charger in a new location in the garage near the existing main electrical panel.
- Permit - new construction May 2016Complete
Replacement of windows.exterior 1st floor front facade cladding. **certified plan corrections project - conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2016Complete
Install track lighting, led fixtures and led dimmers. using only existing circuits
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2016
Replace (7) windows at front & south elevations - same size & location- all work same as existing
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Replace decking for roof top deck at unit h. no structural, all work sae
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2015
Replace decking for roof top deck at unit g. no structural, all work sae
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Replace railings and walkway of existing decks. no structural, all work sae
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2014Complete
Remodeling of kitchen and bathroom.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2013
Replace existing deck boards on rooftop deck (unit e:only)- all work same as existing
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