What was permitted
For those in Chicago's Washington Park neighborhood interested in demolition costs, this permit provides a significant example. The project at 5746 S Cottage Grove Ave involves the complex demolition and removal of the top 80 feet of an existing 200-foot-tall masonry smokestack.
This permit was issued on October 19, 2026, and is currently active. The reported project cost for this substantial demolition is $838,000, with McDonagh Demolition, Inc. handling the work.
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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 | B200515110 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | WRECK AND REMOVE THE TOP 80 FEET OF AN EXISTING 200-FOOT-TALL, NONOPERATIONAL MASONRY SMOKESTACK. 0 RESIDENTIAL UNITS. 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNITS. LOCATION ON LOT: EAST. (COMPLEX DEMOLITION.) NO OTHER WORK ON THIS PERMIT. |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $838,000 |
| Approved | October 8, 2026 |
| Issued | October 19, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
Chicago Park District***
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