740 N WELLS ST, Near North Side
Significant interior alterations are underway at 740 N Wells St in Chicago's Near North Side neighborhood, transforming the ground floor retail space into a new optometrist office. The project also includes the addition of a new ramp at the rear entrance.
This renovation project has an estimated cost of $300,000 and was issued on July 20, 2026. ALDO ELECTRIC INC is listed as a contact, and the permit is currently active, subject to field inspections.
Businesses and property owners in the Near North Side should note the substantial $300,000 investment for commercial interior alterations, indicating a trend towards new specialized retail spaces.
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July 20, 2026
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Filed by ALDO ELECTRIC INC · 1 permits across 1 area
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost, and dates
| Tracking Number | 101080154 |
| Work Permit # | — |
| Job Filing Number | — |
| Work Type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job Description | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUND FLOOR RETAIL SPACE FOR NEW OPTOMETRIST OFFICE IN AN EXISTING 3-STORY MIXED USE BUILDING WITH REAR PORCH AND NEW RAMP AT REAR ENTRANCE AS PER PLANS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP: B / TYPE 3A CONSTRUCTION) **CERTIFIED PLANS CORRECTIONS: CONDITIONAL PERMIT SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS |
| Floor / Unit | — |
| Estimated Cost | $300,000 |
| Approved | March 3, 2026 |
| Issued |
WELLS & VISION OPTOMETRY, PLLC DBA: WELLS & VISION
| July 20, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |