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Chicago Demolition Wire · 2026-10-22
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mention brick or masonry
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4740 N CLARK ST Chicago, IL
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Issued October 21, 2026 · Permit 101083203
4740 N CLARK ST Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING
- Reported scope
- $191,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued October 16, 2026 · Permit 101081330
2026 W 18TH PL Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 3 STORY FRAME MULTI UNIT RESIDENCE
- Reported scope
- $23,500
- Why it surfaced
- Multiple dwelling units
Issued October 19, 2026 · Permit B200515110
5746 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE THE TOP 80 FEET OF AN EXISTING 200-FOOT-TALL, NONOPERATIONAL MASONRY SMOKESTACK. 0 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. LOCATION ON LOT: EAST. (COMPLEX DEMOLITION.) NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT.
- Reported scope
- $838,000
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued October 20, 2026 · Permit 101086381
5239 N VIRGINIA AVE Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY RESIDENCE AND A DETACHED FRAME GARAGE
- Reported scope
- $16,550
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued October 20, 2026 · Permit 101086592
1315 E 79TH ST Chicago, IL
WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY MASONRY BUILDING
- Reported scope
- $57,100
- Why it surfaced
- Masonry structure named
Issued October 21, 2026 · Permit 101083182
910 N LAKE SHORE DR Chicago, IL
RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION, INTERIOR DEMOLITION, ALTERATION AND REPAIR. RECONFIGURE NON-STRUCTURAL PARTITIONS, KITCHEN AND BATHS. NO STRUCTURAL WORK OR CHANGE TO HVAC SYSTEM.
- Reported scope
- $350,000
- Why it surfaced
- Commercial fit-out named
Issued October 19, 2026 · Permit B200507869
1218 W GEORGE ST Chicago, IL
DEMOLITION OF A 3-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE GARAGE. LOCATION ON LOT: FRONT. (ORDINARY DEMOLITION.)
- Reported scope
- $19,000
- Why it surfaced
- Detached structure included
Issued October 20, 2026 · Permit B200509768
435 W 60TH PL Chicago, IL
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. INCLUDES DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL PRIVATE GARAGE. LOCATION ON LOT: FRONT. (ORDINARY DEMOLITION.)
- Reported scope
- $28,500
- Why it surfaced
- Detached structure included
Issued October 21, 2026 · Permit B101086868
9635 S GENOA AVE Chicago, IL
EMERGENCY WRECK AND REMOVE A 1 STORY FRAME RESIDENCE
- Reported scope
- $19,600
- Why it surfaced
- Frame construction named
Issued October 21, 2026 · Permit B200508856
7312 S MARSHFIELD AVE Chicago, IL
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 1-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. LOCATION ON LOT: FRONT. (ORDINARY DEMOLITION.)
- Reported scope
- $21,500
- Why it surfaced
- Emergency timing — verify access window
Issued October 21, 2026 · Permit B200508977
1216 E 73RD ST Chicago, IL
EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF A 2-STORY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. 1 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. LOCATION ON LOT: FRONT. (ORDINARY DEMOLITION.)
- Reported scope
- $21,400
- Why it surfaced
- Emergency timing — verify access window
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