520 S MICHIGAN AVE, Loop
A significant upgrade is underway at the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago's Loop neighborhood, located at 520 S Michigan Ave. This project focuses on replacing and enhancing the existing roof-top cooling towers for the R-1 occupancy group building.
This renovation permit was issued on June 8, 2026, with an reported project cost of $1,000,000. TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED is the contact for this substantial infrastructure improvement.
The $1,000,000 cost for cooling tower upgrades at a large hotel like the Congress Plaza Hotel highlights the significant investment in maintaining commercial building systems.
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June 8, 2026
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Filed by TRANE U.S. INCORPORATED · 1 permits across 1 area
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101081672 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REPLACEMENT / UPGRADE OF EXISTING ROOF-TOP COOLING TOWERS FOR EXISTING CONGRESS PLAZA HOTEL (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-1) ; TYPE 1A CONSTRUCTION)SELF-CERTIFICATION |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $1,000,000 |
| Approved | April 15, 2026 |
| Issued | June 8, 2026 |
PIERCE COLEMAN
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