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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 signals12

ranked demolition records

High priority0

HOT heuristic scores

Masonry3

records naming masonry or brick

Top score68

1527 W EDGEWATER AVE Chicago, IL

How to use the archive

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.

Source of record

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.

Live city data
#0265WARM

Issued September 2, 2026 · Permit B101086322

4542 N KARLOV AVE Chicago, IL

COMPLEX DEMOLITION: WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE

interior setsstairs + millworkgarage stockdimensional lumber
Reported scope
$10,000
Why it surfaced
Multiple dwelling units
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#0735WATCH

Issued September 3, 2026 · Permit 101086265

110 N CARPENTER ST Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT CBRC 2019: INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUSINESS USE SPACE ON THE 6TH FLOOR. WORK TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, POWER, DATA, CEILINGS, LIGHTING, FINISHES, FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, AND ASSOCIATED MEP. NO CHANGE IN USE AND NO STRUCTURAL. (B-BUSINESS OCCUPANCY; IA CONSTRUCTION TYPE)

finish materials
Reported scope
$1,600,000
Why it surfaced
Finish materials named
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#1025WATCH

Issued September 3, 2026 · Permit 101086218

353 N CLARK ST Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 18TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITE 1810 AS PER PLANS. WORK INCLUDES SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, DOORS AND HARDWARE, FINISHES, LIGHTING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING. SCOPE INCLUDES OPEN AND ENCLOSED OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOM, HUDDLE ROOM, PANTRY, STORAGE, COPY AND COAT CLOSET. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE. (CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 1A; OCCUPANCY: B-BUSINESS)

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Reported scope
$360,000
Why it surfaced
Large reported scope
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#1125WATCH

Issued September 3, 2026 · Permit 101086219

353 N CLARK ST Chicago, IL

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 20TH FLOOR OFFICE SUITE 2000 AS PER PLANS. WORK INCLUDES SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, NEW NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, DOORS AND HARDWARE, FINISHES, LIGHTING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING. SCOPE INCLUDES OPEN AND ENCLOSED OFFICES, CONFERENCE ROOM, PANTRY, COPY AREA AND COAT CLOSET. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. NO CHANGE IN USE. (CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 1A; OCCUPANCY: B-BUSINESS)

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Reported scope
$305,000
Why it surfaced
Large reported scope
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