COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Ab Builders Inc. — permit history in Chicago, IL
Ab Builders Inc. appears on 30 Chicago permit records from 2014 through 2026, most often electrical (54.3% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 19 | 54.3% |
| Plumbing | 16 | 45.7% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Busiest year on record: 2026, with 7 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
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Named on the same permit
| Name in source | Linked permits | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| Optimus Construction, Incorporated | 11 | 2026-07-28 |
| Kiani Inc. | 2 | 2026-08-14 |
| Robert G. Sansone, Inc. | 2 | 2015-08-31 |
| Rcaa Construction, Inc | 2 | 2015-09-09 |
| Nichols Construction Group | 2 | 2017-10-04 |
| Bloomhill Homes Inc | 1 | 2014-09-17 |
| Cordos Development & Assoc. Ll | 1 | 2017-04-17 |
| Liprus Masonry Const., Inc. | 1 | 2014-09-17 |
| Cordos Development & Associates, LLC | 1 | 2017-04-17 |
| Derreen Concrete, Inc. | 1 | 2014-09-17 |
10 companies are named alongside Ab Builders Inc. on the same Chicago permit. A shared permit is a documented co-appearance, not proof of a current contract. Names appear as the authority published them.
Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 26 E ROOSEVELT RD | 2026-08-14 |
| 4844 W ADAMS ST | 2026-07-28 |
| 2900 E 79TH ST | 2026-05-01 |
| 7423 S WESTERN AVE | 2026-04-19 |
| 6 N WABASH AVE | 2026-01-06 |
| 3803 N LARAMIE AVE | 2025-07-02 |
| 6108 S HERMITAGE AVE | 2024-01-15 |
| 716 N WABASH AVE | 2021-08-18 |
| 8000 S MARSHFIELD AVE | 2021-06-16 |
| 4925 N KILBOURN AVE | 2021-05-25 |
| 7000 S CHAPPEL AVE | 2021-03-30 |
| 7419 S WESTERN AVE | 2020-02-11 |
| 1325 S MICHIGAN AVE | 2017-10-04 |
| 4332 N KEYSTONE AVE | 2017-06-06 |
26 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $650,000, median $8,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Also named on permits at the same addresses
| Company | Shared addresses | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Optimus Construction, Incorporated | 6 | 2014–2026 |
| D.C.L. Electric | 4 | 2014–2025 |
| B & D Heating And Cooling Inc | 2 | 2021–2026 |
| Axxess Heat & Air Cond | 2 | 2016–2018 |
| Carlsen's Elevator | 2 | 2015–2017 |
| Silvio Electric Co | 2 | 2014–2015 |
| Contech - Msi Co. | 2 | 2014–2016 |
| Power Source Electric, Inc. | 2 | 2010–2026 |
Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where Ab Builders Inc. filed, in any year. Sharing an address is a documented co-appearance, not proof that they worked on the same project or with each other.
Permits on record
30 permits; open the full list
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101081414 | 2026-08-14 | Plumbing | 26 E ROOSEVELT RD | ALTERATION TO EXISTING FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF COUNTER, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL. NO CHANGES TO EXISTING STRUCTURE. OCCUPANCY GROUP B, TYPE | $650,000 |
| 101083307 | 2026-07-28 | Electrical | 4844 W ADAMS ST | REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGE TO 3 DU IN EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK BUILDING W/ INTERIOR REMODELING. NEW ELECTRICAL, NEW PLUMBING PER PLANS. CERTIFIED PLANS CORRECTIONS. | $210,000 |
| 101083307 | 2026-07-28 | Plumbing | 4844 W ADAMS ST | REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGE TO 3 DU IN EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK BUILDING W/ INTERIOR REMODELING. NEW ELECTRICAL, NEW PLUMBING PER PLANS. CERTIFIED PLANS CORRECTIONS. | $210,000 |
| 101078023 | 2026-05-01 | Plumbing | 2900 E 79TH ST | SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR REMODELING OF 24 UNITS IN EXISTING BRICK BUILDING, EXISTING LAYOUT- NO CHANGE, KITCHENS AND BATHROOM REMODELING; REPLACE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, WALLS AND FL | $180,000 |
| 101078023 | 2026-05-01 | Electrical | 2900 E 79TH ST | SPR 2019 CBRC - INTERIOR REMODELING OF 24 UNITS IN EXISTING BRICK BUILDING, EXISTING LAYOUT- NO CHANGE, KITCHENS AND BATHROOM REMODELING; REPLACE KITCHEN AND BATHROOM, WALLS AND FL | $180,000 |
| B200464946 | 2026-04-19 | Electrical | 7423 S WESTERN AVE | LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL WORK. INSTALL SYSTEM III EMERGENCY LIGHTING. RECEPTACLE OUTLETS: 0 . LIGHTING OUTLETS: 0. SPECIFIC LOCATION: VIOLATION. | $2,500 |
| B200451877 | 2026-01-06 | Plumbing | 6 N WABASH AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR NEW RESTROOM IN FORMER STORAGE ROOM, WORK INCLUDES NEW PLUMBING PIPING.LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), EXI | $20,000 |
| 101068384 | 2025-07-02 | Plumbing | 3803 N LARAMIE AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: DECONVERTION 7 DU TO 6 DU, REMOVE ILLEGAL APARTMENT FOR BASEMENT IN EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK BUILDING. | $8,000 |
| 101068384 | 2025-07-02 | Electrical | 3803 N LARAMIE AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: DECONVERTION 7 DU TO 6 DU, REMOVE ILLEGAL APARTMENT FOR BASEMENT IN EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK BUILDING. | $8,000 |
| B200005570 | 2024-01-15 | Electrical | 6108 S HERMITAGE AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITION.LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), ATTIC / SECOND FLOOR. REMOVE PARTITION WALLS IN ATTIC. | $1,600 |
| B200005570 | 2024-01-15 | Plumbing | 6108 S HERMITAGE AVE | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR PREPARATORY DEMOLITION.LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), ATTIC / SECOND FLOOR. REMOVE PARTITION WALLS IN ATTIC. | $1,600 |
| B100944081 | 2021-10-13 | Electrical | 6108 S HERMITAGE AVE | 20 AMP CIRCUIT FOR GARAGE | $700 |
| B100936113 | 2021-08-18 | Electrical | 716 N WABASH AVE | REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE AT GROUND LEVEL | $2,000 |
| 100911609 | 2021-06-16 | Electrical | 8000 S MARSHFIELD AVE | INTERIOR RENOVATION IN EXISTING 1 DU IN EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK BUILDING | $25,000 |
| 100911609 | 2021-06-16 | Plumbing | 8000 S MARSHFIELD AVE | INTERIOR RENOVATION IN EXISTING 1 DU IN EXISTING 3 STORY BRICK BUILDING | $25,000 |
| B100924086 | 2021-05-25 | Electrical | 4925 N KILBOURN AVE | VIOLATION EL0029 REMOVE EXPOSED WIRING. RUN CONDUIT AND WIRES | $300 |
| B100915317 | 2021-03-30 | Electrical | 7000 S CHAPPEL AVE | REPLACE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR PERMIT NO 100826441 | |
| 100826441 | 2020-06-01 | Plumbing | 7000 S CHAPPEL AVE | PROVIDE/REPLACE SOME EXISTING PARTITIONS. REPLACE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND FIXTURES. PROCURE PERMIT FOR EXISTING APARTMENT 7000 N-01. @ 7000-02S. CHAPPEL AVE. CHICAGO, IL. 60649 | $25,000 |
| B100862206 | 2020-02-11 | Electrical | 7419 S WESTERN AVE | NEW SERVICE SG PHASE 200AMP | $2,600 |
| 100719102 | 2017-10-04 | Plumbing | 1325 S MICHIGAN AVE | TENANT BUILD-OUT AND OWNER IMPROVEMENTS TO EXISTING UNOCCUPIED 1ST FLOOR RETAIL SPACE. TENANT IS TO BE A KICKBOXING GYM, C-2 SMALL ASSEMBLY, WITH NO UNDERLYING CHANGES TO ZONING. | $150,000 |
| B100708502 | 2017-06-06 | Electrical | 4332 N KEYSTONE AVE | INSTALL EMERGENCY LIGHTS | $2,800 |
| 100691735 | 2017-04-17 | Electrical | 6357 N NORMANDY AVE | ERECT 2ND FLOOR ADDITION AND REAR OPEN DECK, AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AS PER PLANS | $50,000 |
| 100655547 | 2016-06-16 | Plumbing | 1611 N HERMITAGE AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #100639066 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF RECORD TO NICHOLS CONSTRUCTION GROUP. HVAC & REFRIGERATION CONTRACTOR TO AXXESS HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING & PLUMB | $1 |
| B100654009 | 2016-06-07 | Electrical | 4454 N TRIPP AVE | NEW 100 AMP SERVICE ADD CAN LIGHTS , SWITCHES ,OUTLETS ,CIRCUITS SMOCK DETECTORS AND CO BY CITY CODE | $4,800 |
| B100638008 | 2016-03-04 | Electrical | 1260 N DEARBORN ST | CHANGE OF ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR FOR ORIGINAL PERMIT # 100536643 | |
| 100579728 | 2015-09-09 | Plumbing | 6436 N SEELEY AVE | NEW INDIVIDUAL APARTMENT HVAC SYSTEMS AND RELATED WORK, NEW INCOMING ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND WIRING OF THE INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS, NEW REAR EXIT STAIRS - TO AN EXISTING 11 UNIT APART | $100,000 |
| 100596324 | 2015-08-31 | Plumbing | 3317 N LINCOLN AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER #100583027 FOR INTERIOR CHANGES, NEW NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL PLATFORM, REMOVE SINK AT LOWER LEVEL & 1ST FLR TO EXISTING DANCE STUDIO AS PER ARCHITECT'S P | $20,000 |
| 100599718 | 2015-06-11 | Plumbing | 3317 N LINCOLN AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #100583027 TO CHANGE THE PLUMBER OF RECORD TO AB BUILDERS, INC. | $1 |
| B100578917 | 2015-01-28 | Electrical | 1117 N DEARBORN ST | REPLACE OLD EXISTING EXIT AND EMERGENCY SIGNS WHIT NEW BATTERY BACK UP | $3,500 |
| 100577630 | 2015-01-15 | Plumbing | 3541 N RETA AVE | CHANGE PLUMBING CONTRACTOR ON PERMIT 100564743 TO AB BUILDERS. | $0 |
| B100574868 | 2014-12-18 | Electrical | 2970 N LAKE SHORE DR | RELOCATE EXISTING PANEL AND RECONNECT CIRCUITS | $1,000 |
| 100574751 | 2014-12-17 | Plumbing | 6436 N SEELEY AVE | REPAIR/REPLACE KITCHEN AND BATH FIXTURES THROUGHOUT ALL 12 UNITS,FIXTURE REPLACEMENT ONLY. ELECTRICAL ON SEPARATE PERMIT. ALL WORK SAE | $65,000 |
| B100567171 | 2014-10-24 | Electrical | 4340 N KEYSTONE AVE | REPLACING OLD 400 AMP SERVICE WHIT NEW 400 AMP | $4,500 |
| 100551225 | 2014-09-17 | Electrical | 1720 W ELLEN ST | 3 STORY ADDITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING 2 STORY, III-B, 2DU APARTMENT BUILDING W/BASEMENT AND NEW III-B, 2 CAR GARAGE AS PER PLANS - (ACCESS TO BUILDING ROOF FOR AC UN | $322,000 |
| 100538025 | 2014-04-28 | Plumbing | 33 E BELLEVUE PL | PLUMBING ONLY WORK IN UNIT 5W.REPLACEMENT OF 1 WATER CLOSET,1 LAV AND 1 TUB,WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING.SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION. | $0 |
Fields appear as the issuing authority published them, including spelling and blanks. Scope text is the applicant's description of intended work, not an inspection finding.
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