What was permitted
An interior remodeling project is underway at 8836 S Carpenter St in Chicago's Auburn Gresham neighborhood, aiming to convert an illegal rooming house back into its original single-family residence status. This involves significant interior work, including new finishes and partition walls in the basement, along with stair repairs.
The estimated project cost for this extensive remodel is $150,000, and the permit was issued on July 20, 2026. AMERICAN INTERIORS LLC is the contact for this renovation.
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View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
| Tracking number | 101079149 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | SELF-CERT 2019-CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING 2-STORY FRAME BUILDING TO DECONVERT AN ILLEGAL ROOMING HOUSE AND RESTORE IT TO ITS ORIGINAL SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE (S.F.R.) STATUS. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW FINISHES AND PARTITION WALLS IN THE BASEMENT, REPAIRS TO THE FRONT AND REAR WOOD STAIRS, AND THE ADDITION OF TWO (2) NEW PARKING SPACES (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5; TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION). |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $150,000 |
| Approved | February 3, 2026 |
| Issued | July 20, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
Leonor Franco
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