1844 South Blue Island Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
12 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 34 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Sep 2022
Reinstate permit no 100900460, must begin work and or request inspections no later than 01.09.2023 - same owner and contractors
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2021Complete
2019 cbc self cert: new commercial storefront for the ground floor retail space within an existing mixed use building, type iii-a construction, r-2/m occupancy.
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2021
Revision to permit no. 100812344 to change plumbing contractor to all state sewer and water inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Expired
Cbc 2019 self cert: renovation of storefront facades on an existing 4-story mixed used building, type iii-a construction r-2/b occupancy.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2020Complete
Existing 3 story brick masonry building drug store (currently vacant), commercial building convert to multi-use building, new 1st floor facade change, rebuilt stairway & handrails, add ada toilet room in commercial space; convert 2nd and 3rd floor commercial space to residential use, 2 units each floor, 4 units created per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2019
Alternative code approval (plumbing) & change plumbing contractor to stanley bryk plumbing inc. for permit#100732266.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2019
Replace existing drywall, floors (wood/tile) and drywall ceiling in (1) (1) ground level commercial space no change to layout; no structural (separate electrical) subject to field inspections
- Permit - new construction Aug 2018Complete
Permit expires on 10/16/2018 erection starts: 8/17/2018, erection ends: 8/19/2018. self cert. pilsen fest 2018 stage. 1-32x24 mobile stage with wings. pilsen fest foundation.***** conditional approval *****subject to field inspection ***** aor certificate of inspection required ****
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Interior alterations to 4 existing residential units, including mep, for existing 4 du & retail 3 story brick building w/ basement as per plans (1st floor retail space nic)**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Reinstate permit # 100677461 and change gc to southside contractors inc
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2016Complete
Current & proposed use/occupancy classification is class f, mercantile unit. the proposed work is interior build out of existing restaurant. work to include new hvac and kitchen equipment. replace plumbing fixtures. new electric panel, conduit & lighting fixtures. install new service bar. replace windows w/ new
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2015Complete
New retail restaurant with exisitng residential above. legalize rear fence.
Chicago Department of Buildings
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