# 1653 W CONGRESS PKWY, Chicago IL: Commercial TI / Remodel permit 101086833 ($3,000,000)

**Subcontractor Bid Window & Material Demand Score:** 72/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Metro | Chicago, IL |
| Address | 1653 W CONGRESS PKWY |
| Permit number | 101086833 |
| Permit type | PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION |
| Trade | Commercial TI / Remodel |
| Valuation | $3,000,000 |
| Issued | 2026-10-21 |
| Applied | 2026-08-04 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| General contractor | BLOCK ELECTRIC COMPANY |
| Description | SELF CERT. PROJECT; INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF EXISTING LEVEL 4 MAIN STREET CORRIDOR, INCIDENTAL BUSINESS USE AREAS WITHIN I-2 INSTITUTIONAL OCCUPANCY BUILDING. |

## Why this score
- $3,000,000 project: substantial subcontract scope.
- Issued 15 days ago.
- Tenant improvement or remodel: interior trades, electrical and HVAC are common.
- General contractor on record, so you know who to contact.

Source: City of Austin, City of Chicago, City of Los Angeles, Montgomery County MD and City of Cincinnati open-data building permits (https://data.cityofchicago.org/resource/ydr8-5enu.json?permit_=101086833). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T14:42:28.906Z.
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