What was permitted
Homeowners in the Austin neighborhood can see the cost of finishing a basement to create an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). This project at 5507 W ADAMS ST involves creating living spaces, a kitchen, and a bathroom within an existing residential building, ensuring compliance with Chicago's building codes.
This renovation permit was issued on November 13, 2026, and is currently active. The reported project cost is $22,500, with D.C.L. ELECTRIC listed as the contact.
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Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
| Tracking number | 101077178 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | SPR 2019 CBC: FINISH THE BASEMENT OF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) PER PLANS.THE PROPERTY CONTAINS A TWO-STORY EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING.THE PROPOSED ADU WILL INCLUDE LIVING SPACES, KITCHEN, BATHROOM, AND NECESSARY EGRESS, FULLY COMPLYING WITH CHICAGO BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR BASEMENT DWELLINGS.CORRECT ALL EXISTING VIOLATIONS AS PART OF THE PROJECT SCOPE.(EXISITNG OCCUPANCY: R-3; PROPOSED OCCUPANCY:R-3 ADU; CONST. TYPE: III) |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $22,500 |
| Approved | December 4, 2025 |
| Issued | November 13, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
Marlon Carvajal
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