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Chicago Demolition Wire · 2026-08-15

A durable, source-linked snapshot of current Chicago demolition permits ranked for building reuse, deconstruction, and material-recovery research.

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current demolition records

Masonry clues3

mention brick or masonry

High priority0

HOT heuristic scores

Top score65

3724 N BOSWORTH AVE Chicago, IL

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#0265WARM

Issued August 11, 2026 · Permit B101085289

3340 N SEELEY 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
$12,000
Why it surfaced
Multiple dwelling units
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#0725WATCH

Issued August 11, 2026 · Permit 101084950

330 N WABASH AVE Chicago, IL

SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR DEMOLITION TO EXISTING 31ST FLOOR OFFICE SPACE. WORK TO INCLUDE PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL AS PER PLANS. (1A CONSTRUCTION. B-BUSINESS USE)

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Reported scope
$919,952
Why it surfaced
Large reported scope
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