Chicago Building Department

Category: City government office in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 2045 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612, USA

Phone: +13127433600

Reviews

ZEE Grey

Sep 28, 2022

As worse as it cag gets.

Valerie Johnson

Aug 2, 2022

I spoke to an inspector Powell and she was helpful. Thank You

Choochoo Hook

May 7, 2022

No one to speak to hand to hand, the security officer was a lot of help, she tried the best should could to explain ro me what do

Keith West

Apr 6, 2022

My Name Keith West My SUPERINTENDENT Eric Carter of Our CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPERINTENDENT OFFICIALS.

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Questions & Answers

At what time is open?

Esmeralda Rios | Oct 12, 2018
Laura Keenan | Oct 12, 2019

9am-5pm. Monday - Friday

A building inspector came out June 2018 per my request and I just wanted to know if I could get a copy of the violations that were found in my apartment my address is 8321 S King Dr #3E my name is Ava Moffith

Ava Moffith | Oct 12, 2019
Stephanie Boykin | Oct 12, 2019

Online: www.cityofchicago.org/buildings

how do i get an inspection on the carpentry work done on my 4 flat . all other trades will be responsibe for getting thier work inspected but because i am the owner i have been told that i have to arrange the carpentry inspection

Carlos McCain | May 14, 2022
Choochoo Hook | May 14, 2022

They say u have to go and make appointments with the building inspectors

How do I report someone turning a store into a day care without a permit

Neenee Sanford | Oct 11, 2020
Bryan Wade | Oct 11, 2020

Please call 311. Give the receptionist the exact address of the building and a description of what you observed. They will forward your compliant to the building dept for investigation.

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CAN AN HOA PROHIBIT WINDOW AC UNITS IN A THIRD FLOOR WALK-UP APARTMENTS

Stu Shore | Oct 11, 2020
Frank F | Oct 11, 2020

What is a hoa? You can, if allowed by building ownership, have a window a c unit.

Is closed Tuesday’s

Octavio Dominguez | Oct 11, 2020
Frank F | Oct 11, 2020

Open all regular business days. Today is tuesday and it is open

No heat at EAST PARK TOWER - Man aged by Mac Properties. Who should I contact? The time is 8:47 p.m

Linda Bennett | Oct 11, 2020
Tracy Pullen | Oct 11, 2020

Call 311

Who should I call regarding no heat?

Linda Bennett | Oct 11, 2020
Frank F | Oct 11, 2020

311. The turn around time for inspection is very quick. If you can please give your contact number and person responsible for maintaining the building your in. It helps us help you.

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when they change building codes when do current buildings have to make those changes? Are they grandfather in

Mark Sotir | Oct 11, 2020
willie Mack | Oct 11, 2020

There is no grandfathering in the code. All changes will be in the new permit when it is issued

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Could my building owner refuse to renew my lease in order to convert my apartment into a larger one and if so, make me move out?

John Johnson | Oct 12, 2019
Marcus Flournoy | Oct 12, 2019

You'll have to call them out better go the the officer

how do i get help in getting info on my existing coach house to prove that it was in fact existing when i purchased home

Roel Doherty-Roque | Oct 12, 2019
Sandy Hernandez | Oct 12, 2019

Freedom of Information @ City Hall, 9th floor, 121 North LaSalle Street.

When will DOB have a Self Certifying class?

Paul King III | Oct 12, 2019
Sandy Hernandez | Oct 12, 2019

Please call 312-744-3449 (general information) or go to the website at www.cityofchicago.org/buildings type in self certification in search box (upper right)

I bought a multi unit building.the water is non metered. I am told I have to pay 6 months in advance for the water bill. the place is vacant at the moment. I called the water department. they said I have to call you guys and register the building???

Zohreh ghavamshahidi | Oct 12, 2019
Frank F | Oct 12, 2019

This can be done online at www.cityofchicago.org.

90 yrs old. Does she need to come in person for permit or can family member go?

Laura Salas-Mier | Oct 12, 2019
Sandy Hernandez | Oct 12, 2019

Family member can apply as long there is a document proving the owner is giving them authority to act on her behalf (power of attorney). Permits are done at City Hall, 9th floor.

Who was the Building Commissionor in 1962?

Alfred Pizano | Oct 12, 2019
Mike Farley | Oct 12, 2019

George L. Ramsey

How can I obtain a copy of my electrical permit

yvonne Harris | Oct 12, 2019
willie Mack | Oct 12, 2019

Yes, at city hall

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Looking for how to obtain permit for windo decal?

Bruce Segal | Oct 12, 2019
willie Mack | Oct 12, 2019

What is a windo decal. What are you trying to do?

Is 1011 E. 50th St in Hyde Park kenwood designated as a historical building? Where can we find out

Pushpa Dittakavi | Oct 12, 2019
Lucas Kristen | Oct 12, 2019

Best bet would be going to the Landmark department at the City Hall.

If a landlord has the permits to restore his property and doesn't does the tenants still have to pay rent?

Laura Keenan | Oct 12, 2019
aidas gemskis | Oct 12, 2019

Yes

Is this where I go to register my contractor license and apply to get a permit?

Gustavo Ferrer | Oct 12, 2018
Carl Byrd | Oct 12, 2018

City Hall, room 906

I'm an owner of the single fam. Which fence is mine?, ......How to determine which fence belongs to me? ... I'm looking at the survey, but it do not state clearly which is mine, .. Thank you,....

maya wiertel | Oct 12, 2018
willie Mack | Oct 12, 2018

when you look at the fence. if the front side ,the finish side is facing you its not yours. if you see the back side of the fence its yours

How can I find out first hand if a home that had extensive remodeling in the basement ever had a building permit to do the work incase I decide to purchase the home?

Patlyn H | Oct 12, 2017
Jeffrey Edwards | Oct 12, 2017

Call the building department and ask. It won't be easy.

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