4949-4953 North Damen Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
11 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 36 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Aug 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbc: full permit for a 5-story mixed use building with 16 dwelling units, 2 retail spaces, occupiable public rooftop deck, 20 bicycle spaces and 16 car attached garage (occupancy group b, r2, s2; type iii-a construction)
- Permit – express permit program Jun 2026Complete
For permit 101076723: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Feb 2026Active
Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2026Active
Spr 2019 cbrc: repair existing fire damage at 3 1st floor retail spaces (#4949, 4951 & 4953) including mep work as per plans. certified plan corrections.
- Permit - signs Aug 2018
Qty 1 non-illuminated vinyl window sign (copy - milk supply a breastfeeding boutique - 6 sq ft)
- Permit - signs Feb 2018
Installation of qty 2 4'x4' sign panels (milk supply) on existing sign structure on west elevation wall
- Permit - easy permit process Nov 2016
9 unit apt. building - masonry corrections per building violations
- Permit - signs Mar 2016
4'h x 6'w d/f illuminated cabinet sign
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2014Complete
Remove and replace existing open wood side porch and stairs same size and location as per plans. (4957-59 n damen ave)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2014Complete
Modify structural reinforcing for first floor remove and replace damaged drywallas per plans
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2014
Provide open front seat (wc) remove pvc supply at water closet lavatory. pvc traps.per violations.
- Permit – express permit program May 2014Complete
Repair electrical violations as per letter ( may 9, 2014 ) in first floor store ( windy city liquors ). remove extension cords and cover all boxes.
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