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General ConstructionWest TownPermit issued

Major Residential Conversion at 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago

1209 N MILWAUKEE AVE, West Town

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Reported project cost

$2,500,000

As declared on the permit filing.

Issued
June 24, 2026
Expires
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License
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What was permitted

This large-scale project in Chicago's West Town neighborhood involves significant alterations to an existing 3-story office building. The work includes converting vacant second and third-floor office space into 16 residential units, as well as modifying the ground level for a new residential entrance and basement common areas.

The permit for this extensive renovation is active and was issued on June 24, 2026, with a reported project cost of $2,500,000. Dexter Electric Group LLC is listed as the contact for this project.

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View the official permit record

Tracking number, work description, cost and dates

Tracking number101079603
Work permit #—
Job filing number—
Work type—
StatusACTIVE
Job descriptionDDS 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING VACANT 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR OFFICE SPACE TO 16 UNIT RESIDENTIAL INCLUDING ALTERATIONS TO GROUND LEVEL TO CREATE RESIDENTIAL ENTRANCE AND ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT COMMON AREAS, NEW OPENING ON THE NORTHEAST ELEVATION FOR 1-PARKING SPACE AND ACCESS TO INTERIOR TRASH AREA IN GARAGE TO AN EXISTING 3-STORY OFFICE BUILDING WITH OFFICE AND BANK USE TO REMAIN ON THE GROUND FLOOR WITH NO CHANGE IN USE UNDER THIS PERMIT REVIEW.(EXISTING 3 STORY IIIA OCC R2, S2 B) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: GLOBETROTTERS ENGINEERING
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Estimated cost$2,500,000
ApprovedMarch 6, 2026
IssuedJune 24, 2026
Expires—
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Property owner

1209 Nm LLC

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