620 South Racine Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 8 open violations.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2021Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: replace existing wireless antennas. remove (6) antenna(s), (3) frig(s) and (3) fhfb(s). install (3) antenna(s), (3) ahfig(s) and mount pipes/clamps with related tower and ground support equipment/ wiring on an existing wireless communications site as per plans(occupancy group u; type iib construction)
- Permit – express permit program Dec 2020Complete
Installation and replacement of tmo antennas/equipment.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Aug 2020
Reinstate permit no. 100772024 and change general contractor to key tower llc
- Permit – express permit program Aug 2020Complete
Replacement of 6 existing antennas with 3 new antennas
- Permit - renovation/alteration Feb 2020Expired
Renovation of existing ground floor commercial space to (3) ground floor residential units in an existing 4-story & 2-1/2 story iii-b building per plans. existing (8) residential floors above to remain and not be in contract. convert from 8 du and restaurant to 11 du total.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2018Complete
B3-3. remove 6 existing antennas, replace with 3 new antennas, and installation of associated equipment at an existing wireless communications facility, as per plans. tmo#ch30289b.
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2018Complete
Replace [6] antennas with [3] new technology antennas install [3] new rf modules
- Permit - new construction May 2018Complete
Self-cert: erect new 4 story, iii-b, 5du apartment building w/basement as per plans *structural peer review* current use: vacant land/proposed use: multi dwelling residential
- Permit – express permit program Jul 2016Complete
Replace electrical switches outlets lights and wire where necessary to 8 units apartment.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Replace plumbing fixtures in bathrooms & kitchens, 8 duelling units total.
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2016Complete
Remove existing bar. install new smoothie bar. new kitchen hood and kitchen equipment. as per plan. renovate existing dining room same size and location with existing dining room lighting to remain
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2015Complete
New 1 story rear masonry addition (288 s.f.) and reinforcement of existing 4 story rear wood/steel porch per architectural plans.(no plumbing or refrigeration work, no ventilation work) to an existing 3&4-story restaurant and 8-dwelling unit building.
Chicago Department of Buildings
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Major airport
7.7 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
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