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Chicago Demolition Wire · 2026-08-20

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mention brick or masonry

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3445 N OAKLEY AVE Chicago, IL

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#0165WARM

Issued August 19, 2026 · Permit 101084503

3445 N OAKLEY AVE Chicago, IL

WRECK AND REMOVE A 3 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE

interior setsstairs + millworkgarage stockdimensional lumber
Reported scope
$20,000
Why it surfaced
Multiple dwelling units
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#0536WATCH

Issued August 19, 2026 · Permit 101086382

180 E PEARSON ST Chicago, IL

SPR 2019 CBRC: PARTIAL NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR DEMOLITION AND ALTERATION OF SUITE 6001 IN EXISTING 74 STORY, 260 UNIT RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO CHANGES TO DEMISING WALLS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-2; TYPE IA CONSTRUCTION)**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS & AUDIT **

stairs + millwork
Reported scope
$500,000
Why it surfaced
Multi-story structure
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