COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Best Neon Sign Co — permit history in Chicago, IL
Best Neon Sign Co appears on 777 Chicago permit records from 2006 through 2025, most often electrical (46.2% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 654 | 46.2% |
| Signage | 609 | 43% |
| General construction | 152 | 10.7% |
3 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 119 |
| 2007 | 122 |
| 2008 | 109 |
| 2009 | 93 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 53 |
| 2012 | 69 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 58 |
| 2016 | 86 |
| 2017 | 84 |
| 2018 | 77 |
| 2019 | 154 |
| 2020 | 55 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 4 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 154 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
Named on the same permit
| Name in source | Linked permits | Last seen |
|---|---|---|
| Best Neon Sign Co | 121 | 2025-12-09 |
| Zbi Remodeling Inc | 1 | 2020-11-03 |
2 companies are named alongside Best Neon Sign Co 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 |
|---|---|
| 3129 W ARMITAGE AVE | 2025-12-09 |
| 5960 W ROOSEVELT RD | 2025-06-25 |
| 5721 N CLARK ST | 2024-07-31 |
| 2600 W DEVON AVE | 2024-07-22 |
| 8340 S STONY ISLAND AVE | 2024-07-10 |
| 1008 W ARGYLE ST | 2024-07-08 |
| 3540 N CLARK ST | 2023-11-07 |
| 34 E BALBO AVE | 2023-11-03 |
| 1405 W IRVING PARK RD | 2023-10-04 |
| 112 W HUBBARD ST | 2023-08-04 |
| 3505 N CLARK ST | 2023-07-11 |
| 4753 N BROADWAY | 2023-01-11 |
| 940 W RANDOLPH ST | 2022-11-17 |
| 1709 W CHICAGO AVE | 2022-08-10 |
501 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $25,000, median $3,500. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
777 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100916864 | 2025-12-09 | Electrical | 3129 W ARMITAGE AVE | CHANNEL LETTERS WITH UNDERSCORE ON STORE FRONT WALL ON THE ARMITAGE AVENUE SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100916864 | 2025-12-09 | General construction | 3129 W ARMITAGE AVE | CHANNEL LETTERS WITH UNDERSCORE ON STORE FRONT WALL ON THE ARMITAGE AVENUE SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100910735 | 2025-06-25 | General construction | 5960 W ROOSEVELT RD | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING ON ROOSEVELT ROAD SIDE, READING: OMAR FOOD MARKET GROCERIES LOTTERY PHONE CARDS CIGARETTES.30'-0" X 2'-0" | $4,000 |
| 100910728 | 2025-06-25 | General construction | 5960 W ROOSEVELT RD | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING ON THE AUSTIN STREET SIDE READING: GROCERIES CIGARETTES LOTTERY PHONE CARDS, SIZE: 20'-0" X 2'-0" | $4,000 |
| 100916314 | 2024-07-31 | General construction | 5721 N CLARK ST | DOUBLE FACE BEAM MOUNTED SIGN ON CLARK STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 100916314 | 2024-07-31 | Electrical | 5721 N CLARK ST | DOUBLE FACE BEAM MOUNTED SIGN ON CLARK STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 100904249 | 2024-07-22 | General construction | 2600 W DEVON AVE | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING ON DEVON AVENUE SIDE READING: ANNA PURANA SIMPLY VEGETARIAN | $2,000 |
| 100904251 | 2024-07-22 | General construction | 2600 W DEVON AVE | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING ON THE ROCKWELL STREET SIDE READING: ANNAPURNA SIMPLY VEGETERIAN SNACKS SOUTH INDIAN SWEETS FRESH JUICE ICE CREAM | $2,000 |
| 100990977 | 2024-07-10 | Electrical | 8340 S STONY ISLAND AVE | ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON STOREFRONT WALL READING: MEDLEY GRILL AND BAR B Q FACING STONY ISLAND AVENUE | $3,000 |
| 100990977 | 2024-07-10 | General construction | 8340 S STONY ISLAND AVE | ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTERS ON STOREFRONT WALL READING: MEDLEY GRILL AND BAR B Q FACING STONY ISLAND AVENUE | $3,000 |
| 100916796 | 2024-07-08 | Electrical | 1008 W ARGYLE ST | SINGLE FACE OUTDOOR SIGN ON STORE FRONT WALL ON ARGYLE STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 100916796 | 2024-07-08 | General construction | 1008 W ARGYLE ST | SINGLE FACE OUTDOOR SIGN ON STORE FRONT WALL ON ARGYLE STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 101033024 | 2023-11-07 | General construction | 3540 N CLARK ST | SINGLE FACE OUTDOOR EMC DYNAMIC IMAGE DISPLAY ON THE CORNER OF CLARK ST & EDDY ST | $9,000 |
| 101033024 | 2023-11-07 | Electrical | 3540 N CLARK ST | SINGLE FACE OUTDOOR EMC DYNAMIC IMAGE DISPLAY ON THE CORNER OF CLARK ST & EDDY ST | $9,000 |
| 101034710 | 2023-11-03 | General construction | 34 E BALBO AVE | INDOOR WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: TILLY'S BAGEL SHOP, FACING EAST/WEST. | $2,000 |
| 101034710 | 2023-11-03 | Electrical | 34 E BALBO AVE | INDOOR WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: TILLY'S BAGEL SHOP, FACING EAST/WEST. | $2,000 |
| 100991897 | 2023-10-04 | General construction | 1405 W IRVING PARK RD | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING FACING IRVING PARK ROAD READING: SOUTHERN FRANCE PATISSERIE SINCE 2014 WWW.SOUTHERNFRANCECHICAGO.COM | $3,000 |
| 100997646 | 2023-08-04 | Electrical | 112 W HUBBARD ST | INTERIOR WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY, 2ND FLOOR, FACING HUBBARD ST READING: JOY DISTRICT. | $2,000 |
| 101023137 | 2023-08-04 | Electrical | 112 W HUBBARD ST | WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: DRINK EAT ENJOY, SIGN FACING HUBBARD ST | $1,000 |
| 100997643 | 2023-08-04 | General construction | 112 W HUBBARD ST | INTERIOR NEON WINDOW SIGN DISPLAY READING: JOY DISTRICT, FACING HUBBARD STREET SIDE | $2,000 |
| 101023138 | 2023-08-04 | Electrical | 112 W HUBBARD ST | WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: DRINK EAT ENJOY SIGN FACING HUBBARD STREET SIDE | $1,000 |
| 100997643 | 2023-08-04 | Electrical | 112 W HUBBARD ST | INTERIOR NEON WINDOW SIGN DISPLAY READING: JOY DISTRICT, FACING HUBBARD STREET SIDE | $2,000 |
| 101023138 | 2023-08-04 | General construction | 112 W HUBBARD ST | WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: DRINK EAT ENJOY SIGN FACING HUBBARD STREET SIDE | $1,000 |
| 101023137 | 2023-08-04 | General construction | 112 W HUBBARD ST | WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY READING: DRINK EAT ENJOY, SIGN FACING HUBBARD ST | $1,000 |
| 100997646 | 2023-08-04 | General construction | 112 W HUBBARD ST | INTERIOR WINDOW NEON SIGN DISPLAY, 2ND FLOOR, FACING HUBBARD ST READING: JOY DISTRICT. | $2,000 |
| 101021921 | 2023-07-11 | Electrical | 3505 N CLARK ST | DOUBLE FACE PROJECTING SIGN ON CLARK STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 101021925 | 2023-07-11 | Electrical | 3505 N CLARK ST | SINGLE FACE NEON SIGN FACING CLARK STREET | $4,000 |
| 101021921 | 2023-07-11 | General construction | 3505 N CLARK ST | DOUBLE FACE PROJECTING SIGN ON CLARK STREET SIDE | $8,000 |
| 101021925 | 2023-07-11 | General construction | 3505 N CLARK ST | SINGLE FACE NEON SIGN FACING CLARK STREET | $4,000 |
| 100988767 | 2023-01-11 | Electrical | 4753 N BROADWAY | CHANNEL LETTER SIGN ILLUMINATED BY LED READING: FLATS-UPTOWN, ON BROADWAY STREET SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100988767 | 2023-01-11 | General construction | 4753 N BROADWAY | CHANNEL LETTER SIGN ILLUMINATED BY LED READING: FLATS-UPTOWN, ON BROADWAY STREET SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100988766 | 2023-01-10 | General construction | 4753 N BROADWAY | OUTDOOR CHANNEL LETTERS LED ILLUMINATED READING FLATS-UPTOWN ON THE LAWRENCE AVE SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100988766 | 2023-01-10 | Electrical | 4753 N BROADWAY | OUTDOOR CHANNEL LETTERS LED ILLUMINATED READING FLATS-UPTOWN ON THE LAWRENCE AVE SIDE | $4,000 |
| 100988772 | 2022-12-21 | Electrical | 4753 N BROADWAY | NON ILLUMINATED SIGN READING: WE WORK ON THE BROADWAY STREET SIDE | $2,000 |
| 100988772 | 2022-12-21 | General construction | 4753 N BROADWAY | NON ILLUMINATED SIGN READING: WE WORK ON THE BROADWAY STREET SIDE | $2,000 |
| 100988770 | 2022-11-30 | Electrical | 4753 N BROADWAY | NON ILLUMINATED SIGN READING: WE WORK UPTOWN ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION. SIGN ELEMENT IS 55 SQ FT | $2,000 |
| 100988770 | 2022-11-30 | General construction | 4753 N BROADWAY | NON ILLUMINATED SIGN READING: WE WORK UPTOWN ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION. SIGN ELEMENT IS 55 SQ FT | $2,000 |
| 100986714 | 2022-11-17 | General construction | 940 W RANDOLPH ST | NON ILLUMINATED OUTDOOR DOUBLE FACE SIGN ON RANDOLPH STREET SIDE READING: MEJURI | $4,000 |
| 100986738 | 2022-11-17 | Electrical | 940 W RANDOLPH ST | LED ILLUMINATED OUTDOOR SINGLE FACE SIGN ON BUILDING FACING RANDOLPH STREET SIDE | $3,000 |
| 100986738 | 2022-11-17 | General construction | 940 W RANDOLPH ST | LED ILLUMINATED OUTDOOR SINGLE FACE SIGN ON BUILDING FACING RANDOLPH STREET SIDE | $3,000 |
| 100971467 | 2022-08-10 | Electrical | 1709 W CHICAGO AVE | DOUBLE FACE BLADE SIGN ON CHICAGO AVENUE SIDE | $3,000 |
| 100971467 | 2022-08-10 | General construction | 1709 W CHICAGO AVE | DOUBLE FACE BLADE SIGN ON CHICAGO AVENUE SIDE | $3,000 |
| 100925771 | 2022-08-02 | General construction | 1955 N RICHMOND ST | BLADE SIGN ON ARMITAGE AVENUE SIDE READING: SOLEMN OATH BEER HERE | $6,500 |
| 100925771 | 2022-08-02 | Electrical | 1955 N RICHMOND ST | BLADE SIGN ON ARMITAGE AVENUE SIDE READING: SOLEMN OATH BEER HERE | $6,500 |
| 100969905 | 2022-06-22 | General construction | 2513 N LINCOLN AVE | NON ILLUMINATED OUTDOOR DOUBLE FACE SIGN DISPLAY OVER STOREFRONT ON THE LINCOLN AVENUE SIDE READING LILLY'S WITH LOGO | $1,000 |
| 100959248 | 2022-04-26 | Electrical | 2358 N LINCOLN AVE | ILLUMINATED SINGLE FACE SIGN ON LINCOLN AVENUE SIDE READING: KOHLER CHOCOLATES | $4,000 |
| 100959250 | 2022-04-26 | General construction | 2358 N LINCOLN AVE | ILLUMINATED LED SINGLE FACE SIGN ON LINCOLN AVENUE SIGN READING:KOHLER WATERS SPA | $4,000 |
| 100959248 | 2022-04-26 | General construction | 2358 N LINCOLN AVE | ILLUMINATED SINGLE FACE SIGN ON LINCOLN AVENUE SIDE READING: KOHLER CHOCOLATES | $4,000 |
| 100959250 | 2022-04-26 | Electrical | 2358 N LINCOLN AVE | ILLUMINATED LED SINGLE FACE SIGN ON LINCOLN AVENUE SIGN READING:KOHLER WATERS SPA | $4,000 |
| 100957732 | 2022-03-28 | General construction | 2301 W BELMONT AVE | NON ILLUMINATED AWNING ON THE BELMONT AVENUE SIDE READING: REALOCATE | $4,000 |
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.
Source and limits
Public Chicago permit records through 2025, counted by distinct permit number. This is a historical filing record: it cannot show current backlog, pricing, crew availability, licensing or insurance, and a quiet period may only mean work was filed elsewhere. Confirm anything commercial with the company and with the issuing authority before acting. How we build these records, and what we withhold →