211 E CHICAGO AVE, Near North Side
A significant renovation is underway at 211 E Chicago Ave in Chicago's Near North Side neighborhood, involving the replacement of the existing hydronic trench heating system in the lobby. This project aims to improve system performance and reliability by installing a new, like-kind system connected to the building's existing hydronic loop.
This renovation permit is active and was issued on August 25, 2026, with a substantial estimated project cost of $750,000. The work is being handled by GURTZ ELECTRIC CO.
For properties in the Near North Side, major HVAC system upgrades like this hydronic trench heating replacement can represent significant investments, with this project estimated at $750,000.
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August 25, 2026
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Filed by GURTZ ELECTRIC CO · 1 permits across 1 area
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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101085486 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | SELF- CERT 2026 CBC REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING HYDRONIC TRENCH HEATING SYSTEM WITHIN THE LOBBY AT 211 E. CHICAGO AVENUE WITH A NEW LIKE-KIND SYSTEM CONNECTED TO THE BUILDING¿S EXISTING HYDRONIC LOOP. WORK INCLUDES SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, INSTALLATION OF NEW TRENCH HEATERS AND GRILLES, AND MINOR MODIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO IMPROVE SYSTEM PERFORMANCE, RELIABILITY, AND MAINTAINABILITY.CURRENT ZONING OF THE BUILDING: COMMERCIAL OFFICEPROPOSED ZONING USE OF BUILDING: COMMERCIAL OFFICE |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $750,000 |
| Approved | July 1, 2026 |
DAN ZORRILLA
| Issued | August 25, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
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