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Chicago Weekly Demolition Report · 2026-09-21
A durable, source-linked snapshot of current Chicago demolition permits ranked for building reuse, deconstruction, and material-recovery research.
current demolition records
mention brick or masonry
HOT heuristic scores
470 N MILWAUKEE AVE Chicago, IL
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Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101076175
470 N MILWAUKEE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MIXED USE BUILDING
- Reported scope
- $310,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101076017
474 N MILWAUKEE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MIXED USE BUILDING
- Reported scope
- $210,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101076176
470 N MILWAUKEE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY COMMERCIAL GARAGE
- Reported scope
- $310,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101086443
5636 N FRANCISCO AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE
- Reported scope
- $10,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101075977
478 N MILWAUKEE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING
- Reported scope
- $105,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101087468
600 N MICHIGAN AVE Chicago, IL
SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING RESTAURANT TENANT SPACE. DEMO INCLUDES REMOVAL OF MILLWORK, INTERIOR FINISHES, NONSTRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, FINISHED CEILINGS, HVAC DUCTWORK, LIGHT FIXTURES & KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. EXISTING ELECTRICAL PANELS, WATER METERS, VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION, SPRINKLER SYSTEM & HVAC UNITS TO REMAIN. NEW SCOPE LIMITED TO INSTALLATION OF NEW RATED DOOR AT EXISTING RATED STAIR ENCLOSURE, NEW RATED PARTITIONS CONNECTING TO NEW DOOR AND NEW LIGHTING TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO STAIR ENCLOSURE (OCCUPANCY A-2, TYPE I-B CONSTRUCTION)
- Reported scope
- $575,000
- Why it surfaced
- Commercial fit-out named
Issued September 17, 2026 · Permit 101082932
11900 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING (#3, LOCKER ROOM)
- Reported scope
- $30,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued September 17, 2026 · Permit 101085371
2149 W EASTWOOD AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE
- Reported scope
- $20,000
- Why it surfaced
- Multi-story structure
Issued September 17, 2026 · Permit 101082935
11900 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY METAL/FRAME BUILDING (#4, NON FERROUS MAINTENANCE)
- Reported scope
- $30,000
- Why it surfaced
- Frame construction named
Issued September 17, 2026 · Permit 101083004
11900 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A VEHICLE SCALES STRUCTURE (#8, 2FT ELEVATION)
- Reported scope
- $30,000
- Why it surfaced
- Full removal language
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit B200509964
1248 S HARDING AVE Chicago, IL
DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY MIXED OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 2 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE GARAGE. LOCATION ON LOT: FRONT. (ORDINARY DEMOLITION.)
- Reported scope
- $33,000
- Why it surfaced
- Detached structure included
Issued September 16, 2026 · Permit 101084951
1419 W DIVERSEY PKWY Chicago, IL
DDS 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION ONLY OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING IN EXISTING 2-STORY FORMER RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. NO DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIB.CONSULTANT REVIEWER: V3 COMPANIES OF IL
- Reported scope
- $60,000
- Why it surfaced
- Commercial fit-out named
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