5254-5258 North Damen Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
2 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 11 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Jan 2020Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 70058854 job # 191245848
- Permit - renovation/alteration Apr 2019Complete
Revision to permit #100740338 architecture and electrical modifications in first floor per plans.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Name change of electrical contractor to permit 100725490
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2018Complete
Name change of electrical contractor to permit 100725490
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2018Complete
Change of electrical contractor ble for permit 100740338
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jul 2018Complete
Revision to permit#100740338 modify exterior rear metal stairs only, per plans
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2018Complete
Interior & exterior alterations to existing 2 story brick & frame building, 1 retail space and 1 d.u. and replace existing rear open wood porch for metal per plans
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2017Complete
Service 200amp, 3 meter, 3 panel, - system iii exit and em lighting, rewire store
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2013Complete
Replace storefront windows and install (3) new windows with lintels, per architect's report
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2007Complete
Replace rear porch, repair front porch as per plans.
- Permit – express permit program May 2007Complete
Installing one passenger elevator
- Permit - porch construction Nov 2006
Rebuild two (2) existing open wood porches per architectural plans. same size and location.
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