5218 South Peoria Street, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
4 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 34 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Complete
For permit 101056811: replacement electrical contractor. replacement other contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2024Active
Interior restoration to an existing 2-story brick multy-family residence with basement (2du). removed any illegal partition wall at basement. interior ceiling & roof joist replacement at second floor. electrical, mechanical and plumbing per plan. (occupancy group r-5; type iiia construction)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2021
Tuckpointing approx. 300sf. and 5 lintels repair (under 6')
- Permit - easy permit process Jan 2018
Revision to permit # 100708886 to change plumbing contractor to rofiqur rahman plumbing & sewer services
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2017Complete
Interior & exterior alterations to existing 2 story brick bldg. 2 d.u. w/bsmt. arch, hvac, plumbing, elect. & repair existing rear wood deck per plans.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2016Complete
Deconvert 3 d.u. to 2 d.u. on a multi-unit bldg. to correct city violations , a2 occupancy to remain per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2016Complete
Repair existing 2 story porch with new hardware and framing reinforcement per plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Apr 2012
Replace drywall and replace plumbing fixtures throughout 2 flat and replace water piping in building. electrical on separate permit. no structural, all work same as existing
- Permit – express permit program Apr 2012Complete
Upgrade switches and receptacles
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2006Complete
Install new furnace for basement, remove existing furnace. replace bathroom fixtures and upgrade electrical service per plan - loc = ; - bca15 = 4/0; - bca20 = 2/0; - svc1 = 1/120/240/1/3/100; - req-fire-alm = n; - req-em-sys = n; - req-maint = n;
Chicago Department of Buildings
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Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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