9008 South Houston Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 27 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Nov 2024Complete
Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and first floor.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2024Complete
Line voltage electrical work. new permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 26 circuits. receptacle outlets: 20 . lighting outlets: 6. specific location: 1st & 2nd fl and rear of building no work on 3rd f.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Oct 2021Complete
Replace rear entries as per plans
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2021Complete
New 200-amp service four meters and also change switches, outlets and fixtures.
- Permit - easy permit process Jun 2018
Couch house repairsl replace 32 sheets of drywall, floor joists same as existing, install new plywood, door & floor finish materials. no change to partition framing or layout; electric perimeter req'd.
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2016
Repair existing porch to city code, repair walk-up stair railings
- Permit - easy permit process Feb 2016
Windows (replacement only): qty 20, doors (replacement only): qty 15, furnace (replacement only): qty 3, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 3
- Permit – express permit program Sep 2006Complete
Low voltage alarm
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