General ConstructionNear North SidePermit Issued

Retail Space Renovation at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Near North Side

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Near North Side

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What was permitted

This project involves the interior alteration of an existing 765 square foot retail space within the Merchandise Mart for a new tenant. The work is a buildout for an eyeglass retailer and does not involve structural changes or modifications to the exterior.

Issued on July 16, 2026, this permit is ACTIVE with a reported project cost of $250,000. TITAN ELECTRIC LLC is listed as the contact for this significant interior renovation.

Near North Side businesses can expect interior buildout costs for new retail spaces in high-traffic areas like the Merchandise Mart to be around $250,000.

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What it cost

$250,000reported on this filing

Issued

July 16, 2026

Expires

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Filed by TITAN ELECTRIC LLC · 16 permits across 4 areas

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Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates

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Tracking Number101084579
Work Permit #
Job Filing Number
Work Type
StatusACTIVE
Job Description2019 CBC SELF CERT - INTERIOR ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING 765 SQUARE FOOT TENANT SPACE WITHIN THE MERCHANDISE MART FOR A NEW TENANT. SPACE 222. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING OCCUPANCY AND NOT CHANGE TO EXISTING EXTERIOR ELEMENTS OR ZONING. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. INTERIOR BUILDOUT FOR NEW EYE GLASS RETAILER PER PLANS.
Floor / Unit
Estimated Cost$250,000
ApprovedJune 10, 2026
IssuedJuly 16, 2026
Expires
BBL
BIN

Property Owner

MICHAEL KOGELIS

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