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Demolition permit signal archive.

Every current permit that clears the reuse screen, ranked and linked to the public clues behind its score. Browse the whole window instead of only the weekly highlights.

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Current signals16

ranked demolition records

High priority3

HOT heuristic scores

Masonry7

records naming masonry or brick

Top score82

3836 N BELL AVE Chicago, IL

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A faster research queue, not a promise of inventory.

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What appears in the Chicago signal archive?

The archive lists current demolition-related City of Chicago permit records that pass Salvage Signal's reuse-focused screen, ordered by an explainable salvage-potential score.

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How current are these demolition permit signals?

The public archive refreshes from the City feed on a 15-minute cache interval. Each card shows the municipal issue date and links to a detailed signal brief.

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Does a listed permit mean salvage material is available?

No. A permit is a public prospecting clue, not permission or an inventory guarantee. Verify ownership, authorization, schedule, hazards, access, and actual materials before acting.

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Verify the municipal facts.

Every signal cites the official City of Chicago Building Permits dataset and identifies the score as a Salvage Signal heuristic.

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Ranked Chicago permit signals.

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#0182HOT

Issued July 15, 2026 · Permit 101082949

3836 N BELL AVE Chicago, IL

WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE

brick + masonryinterior setsstairs + millworkgarage stock
Reported scope
$24,000
Why it surfaced
Masonry structure named
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#0749WATCH

Issued July 16, 2026 · Permit 101083623

601 S LA SALLE ST Chicago, IL

DDS 2019 CBRC: NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION WITHIN AN EXISTING SEVEN-STORY HEAVY TIMBER TYPE IV BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. NO CHANGE OF USE AND THE BUILDING WILL REMAIN FULLY SPRINKLERED. (OCCUPANCY R-2; CONTRUCTION TYPE IV) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: V3 COMPANIES OF IL

heavy timber
Reported scope
$150,000
Why it surfaced
Heavy timber specified
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#1041WATCH

Issued July 14, 2026 · Permit 101084176

1969 W OGDEN AVE Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT. 2026 CBC EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT IN CT SIMULATOR ROOM AND ASSOCIATED CONTROL ROOM. RENOVATIONS INCLUDE NEW FINISHED FLOORING, REPLACING MILLWORK AND SELECT MODIFICATIONS TO CEILING INCLUDING AN LED SKYLIGHT/VIRTUAL WINDOW. PLUMBING SCOPE REQUIRES NEW FINAL CONNECTIONS ONLY. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL UPGRADES TO SUPPORT NEW EQUIPMENT; LIGHTING UPGRADES TO LED FIXTURES. NO LOAD BEARING STRUCTURAL WORK. LOWER LEVEL SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW CONSTRUCTION & MEP CONNECTIONS.

finish materials
Reported scope
$340,000
Why it surfaced
Finish materials named
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#1135WATCH

Issued July 15, 2026 · Permit 101085933

300 N LA SALLE DR Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: FULL FLOOR DEMO TO EXISTING TENANT BUILDOUT ON THE 31ST FLOOR. DEMOLITION OF INTERIOR PARTITIONS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXTURES, AND FINISHES. 1A CONSTRUCTION, B-BUSINESS OCCUPANCY.

finish materials
Reported scope
$325,000
Why it surfaced
Finish materials named
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#1325WATCH

Issued July 14, 2026 · Permit 101085363

30 N MICHIGAN AVE Chicago, IL

2019 CBRC SELF-CERT INTERIOR REMODEL OF FORMER DENTAL OFFICE TO NEW MEDICAL SERVICES / NON-AMBULATORY DENTAL OFFICE ON 14TH FLOOR OF 20 STORY OFFICE BUILDING. WORK INCLUDES INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF ALL NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, CONSTRUCTION OF WAITING ROOM, BUSINESS OFFICE, 7 OPERATORIES, STERILIZATION AND LAB, PRIVATE OFFICE, STAFF LOUNGE AND TOILET ROOM. CONSTRUCTION TYPE 1A, OCCUPANCY GROUP B.

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Reported scope
$195,000
Why it surfaced
Large reported scope
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#1516WATCH

Issued July 13, 2026 · Permit 101083272

5132 N WOLCOTT AVE Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION (NON-STRUCTURAL) PERMIT FOR A 2-STORY + BASEMENT, 2 DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING (OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-5, TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION).

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Reported scope
$6,500
Why it surfaced
Interior-only scope
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