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Carlsen's Elevator — permit history in Chicago, IL
Carlsen's Elevator appears on 377 Chicago permit records from 2009 through 2026, most often elevator (99.2% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator | 374 | 99.2% |
| General construction | 3 | 0.8% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2025 | 21 |
| 2026 | 14 |
Busiest year on record: 2021, with 52 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
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Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | 2026-09-23 |
| 530 W SURF ST | 2026-08-31 |
| 4001 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | 2026-08-26 |
| 3405 S MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-07-15 |
| 5335 N CALIFORNIA AVE | 2026-05-27 |
| 3008 E CHELTENHAM PL | 2026-04-29 |
| 2215 W IRVING PARK RD | 2026-03-18 |
| 1030 N DEARBORN ST | 2026-02-25 |
| 401 E OAKWOOD BLVD | 2026-02-11 |
| 5000 W ROOSEVELT RD | 2025-11-19 |
| 1425 N DEARBORN ST | 2025-10-29 |
| 5448 N BROADWAY | 2025-09-24 |
| 918 W WINONA ST | 2025-08-27 |
| 6929 S CRANDON AVE | 2025-08-27 |
240 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $1,889,470, median $15,316. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| D.C.L. Electric | 23 | 2009–2026 |
| Mfw Enterprises, Inc | 18 | 2010–2026 |
| Dyros Electric Inc. | 11 | 2010–2026 |
| Alarm Detection Systems Of Ill | 10 | 2010–2026 |
| Mec Milan Engineering And Cons | 9 | 2010–2026 |
| Contech - Msi Co. | 9 | 2010–2026 |
| Owner Acting As Own Plumber | 8 | 2010–2025 |
| Aa Restoration | 8 | 2012–2026 |
Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where Carlsen's Elevator 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
377 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101088874 | 2026-09-23 | Elevator | 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | DECOMISSION HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #6E, 1500LBS CAPACITY, 3 FLOORS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV005814). | $4,923 |
| 101088881 | 2026-09-23 | Elevator | 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | DECOMMISION HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #5W, 1500LBS CAPACITY, 4 FLOORS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION. | $4,923 |
| 101088877 | 2026-09-23 | Elevator | 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | DECOMMISION #1 FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 2500LBS CAPACITY, 3 FLOORS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV005814). | $6,365 |
| 101088871 | 2026-09-23 | Elevator | 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | DECOMISSION #7 DUMBWAITER, 500LBS CAPACITY, 2 FLOORS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV005814). | $4,443 |
| 101088867 | 2026-09-23 | Elevator | 3900 N ROCKWELL ST | DECOMISSION HYDRAULIC PLATFORM LIFT #11, 20,000LBS CAPACITY, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV005814). | $4,923 |
| 101087703 | 2026-08-31 | Elevator | 530 W SURF ST | CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#1 FRONT), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV006807) | $61,154 |
| 101087704 | 2026-08-31 | Elevator | 530 W SURF ST | REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#2 REAR), PURSAUNT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV006807) | $61,154 |
| 101087706 | 2026-08-26 | Elevator | 4001 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | MODERNIZATION OF EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1, 1500LBS CAPACITY @ 200FPM, 6 STOPS, PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BURE | $0 |
| 101085994 | 2026-07-15 | Elevator | 3405 S MICHIGAN AVE | REPLACEMENT OF PUMPING UNIT AND MOTOR ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#2), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV004461) | $18,417 |
| 101083997 | 2026-05-27 | Elevator | 5335 N CALIFORNIA AVE | MODENIZATION OF EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2000LBS, 5 STOPS, PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV00067 | $140,024 |
| 101082816 | 2026-04-29 | Elevator | 3008 E CHELTENHAM PL | INSTALLATION OF DOOR/GATE RESTRICTOR,PIT LADDER, EMERGENCY PHONE, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND ALARM BELL ON ONE(1) 1800LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF | $31,600 |
| 101081010 | 2026-03-18 | Elevator | 2215 W IRVING PARK RD | MH-3000 CONTROLLER UPGRADE KIT(LIKE FOR LIKE) DUE TO OBSELETE PARTS, ON ONE(1) 1400LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV018281)3900 | $16,976 |
| 101080091 | 2026-02-25 | Elevator | 1030 N DEARBORN ST | LIKE FOR LIKE CONTROLLER SWAP DUE TO 2017 CITY OF CHICAGO 2017 FIRE SERVICE PHASE II MANDATE ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 13-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR(#3), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WOR | $141,348 |
| 101079547 | 2026-02-11 | Elevator | 401 E OAKWOOD BLVD | PERFORM CITY OF CHICAGO 2017 PHASE II MANDATE ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV004944) | $15,811 |
| 101076679 | 2025-11-19 | Elevator | 5000 W ROOSEVELT RD | REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 8000LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR(#1), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001032) | $18,457 |
| 101075951 | 2025-10-29 | Elevator | 1425 N DEARBORN ST | REPLACEMENT OF POWER UNIT ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001511) | $32,858 |
| 101074636 | 2025-09-24 | Elevator | 5448 N BROADWAY | REPLACE HYDRAULIC JACK UNIT ON 5000LBS CAPACITY PASSENGER ELEVATOR, @ 100FPM, 4 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV000600). | $101,773 |
| 101074637 | 2025-09-24 | Elevator | 5448 N BROADWAY | INSTALL PIT LADDER & DOOR RESTRICTOR ON EWGT PASSENGER (SEVICE) ELEVATOR, 2000LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV000 | $19,977 |
| 101074638 | 2025-09-24 | Elevator | 5448 N BROADWAY | INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION, ON HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 5000LBS CAPACITY, 4 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV | $27,664 |
| 101073541 | 2025-08-27 | Elevator | 918 W WINONA ST | REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR, CABLE AND TAIL SHEAVE ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV007610) | $16,370 |
| 101073535 | 2025-08-27 | Elevator | 6929 S CRANDON AVE | INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 8-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR(EF), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001390) | $20,217 |
| 101073531 | 2025-08-27 | Elevator | 6929 S CRANDON AVE | INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION ON ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR(GARAGE), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001390) | $15,181 |
| 101073534 | 2025-08-27 | Elevator | 6929 S CRANDON AVE | INSTALLATION OF CAR TOP INSPECTION STATION ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 8-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR(CD), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001390) | $19,734 |
| 101072116 | 2025-07-23 | Elevator | 6011 N KENMORE AVE | REPLACE JACK UNIT, ON HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2000LBS CAPACITY, 5 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV003156). | $33,075 |
| 101071536 | 2025-07-14 | Elevator | 555 W ARLINGTON PL | MODERNIZATION OF ONLY HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, 2000LBS CAPACITY, 5 STOPS, PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU | $60,254 |
| 101071545 | 2025-07-09 | Elevator | 2215 W IRVING PARK RD | DECOMMISSION HYDRAULIC PASSENGER #1 (LABOURE), SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION(EV018081). | $4,939 |
| 101071304 | 2025-07-02 | Elevator | 4139 W GRAND AVE | MAKE REPAIRS/REPLACE MOTOR ON ONE(1)6000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV002374) | $14,856 |
| 101070761 | 2025-06-23 | Elevator | 4645 W BELMONT AVE | MODERNIZATION OF (1) ONE HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR 2, 2100LBS CAPACITY, 7 STOPS, PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVAT | $117,657 |
| 101070764 | 2025-06-23 | Elevator | 4645 W BELMONT AVE | MODERNIZATION OF (1) HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR CAR 1, 2500LBS CAPACITY (VERIFY IN FIELD), 7 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV01 | $117,657 |
| 101070386 | 2025-06-11 | Elevator | 1022 W CATALPA AVE | REPLACMENT OF JACK/CYLINDER ASSEMBLY ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV000804) | $53,300 |
| 101069528 | 2025-05-21 | Elevator | 4363 N KENMORE AVE | REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR CABLE ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV003109) | $7,097 |
| 101068531 | 2025-04-30 | Elevator | 4139 W GRAND AVE | REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR TAIL SHEAVE, EMERGENCY PHONE, AND PIT STOP SWITCH TO PUSH/PULL TYPE ON ONE(1) 6000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBM | $15,695 |
| 101067109 | 2025-03-26 | Elevator | 712 W DIVERSEY PKWY | REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES, GOVERNOR, GOVERNOR CABLE, AND TAIL SHEAVE, ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001648) | $43,194 |
| 101067110 | 2025-03-26 | Elevator | 712 W DIVERSEY PKWY | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001648) | $158,479 |
| 101065956 | 2025-02-28 | Elevator | 906 S HOMAN AVE | REPLACE HOIST MOTOR, DRIVE, ENCODER, & BRAKE RESISTOR ON EWGT PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1, 2500LBS CAPACITY, 14 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPE | $26,462 |
| 101062931 | 2024-12-04 | Elevator | 647 W SHERIDAN RD | RE-GROOVE TRACTION SHEAVE ON EWGT FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 1800LBS CAPACITY (VERIFY IN FIELD), 8 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV006189) | $178,550 |
| 101062268 | 2024-11-13 | Elevator | 5424 W FERDINAND ST | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBITTED.(EV002080) ONLY | $127,022 |
| 101062267 | 2024-11-13 | Elevator | 5424 W FERDINAND ST | HYDRAULIC CYLINDER REPLACEMENT ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 4-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV002080) | $62,364 |
| 101061685 | 2024-10-30 | Elevator | 1220 N LA SALLE DR | REPLACEMENT OF VALVE ASSEMNBLY ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV003666) | $8,513 |
| 101061399 | 2024-10-23 | Elevator | 4001 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | HOIST MOTOR REPAIR/REBUILD ON ONE(1) 1500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV005700) | $60,000 |
| 101060601 | 2024-10-02 | Elevator | 5423 N WINTHROP AVE | REPLACEMENT OF CYLINDER ON ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#1), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV007627) | $52,131 |
| 101060336 | 2024-09-25 | Elevator | 1244 N STONE ST | REPLACE COTROLLER "LIKE FOR LIKE" TO COMPLY WITH THE 2017 FIREMAN SERVICE UPGRADE MANDATE. 2000LB.CAP, 10-FLOORS GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK S | $141,648 |
| 101060340 | 2024-09-25 | Elevator | 1244 N STONE ST | REPLACE MACHINE, MOTOR, ENCODER, SHEAVE GUARD, HOIST ROPES ON ONE (1) 2000LB.CAP, 12-FLOORS GEARED TRACTION SERVICE ELEVATOR.PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV006715 | $48,046 |
| 101060043 | 2024-09-18 | Elevator | 7200 S COLES AVE | REPLACEMENT OF GOVERNOR CABLE ON ONE(1) 1200LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#2), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV001263) | $4,994 |
| 101059173 | 2024-09-04 | Elevator | 7045 N WESTERN AVE | DECOMMISSION HUDRAULIC FREIGHT ELEVATOR, 2500LBS CAPACITY, 2 STOPS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (EV007507). | $5,404 |
| 101058648 | 2024-08-28 | Elevator | 1016 W HOLLYWOOD AVE | REPLACE THE CYLINDER ON ONE (1) 2000(2500)LB.CAP, 5-FLOOR, HYDRUALIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #1. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED, EV002676 | $1 |
| 101056609 | 2024-08-07 | Elevator | 530 W SURF ST | REPLACE HYDRUALIC POWER UNIT AND OIL LINES ON ONE (1) 2000LB.CAP, 5-FLOOR PASSENGER ELEVATOR #REAR 2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV006807 | $27,738 |
| 101056610 | 2024-07-31 | Elevator | 2353 S BLUE ISLAND AVE | REPLACE GOVERNOR CABLES ON ONE (1) 1000LB.CAP, 4-FLOOR, FREIGHT ELEVATOR #1. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV000542 | $8,519 |
| 101056131 | 2024-07-24 | Elevator | 4505 S DREXEL BLVD | MODERNIZATION OF ONE (1) 2000LB.CAP, 4-FLOOR HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. | $137,531 |
| 101054688 | 2024-07-03 | Elevator | 5000 W ROOSEVELT RD | INSTALLATION OF ONE (10 PIT LADDER ON ONE 8000LB.CAP, 4-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION FREIGHT ELEVATOR #3(1142CICERO). PURSUANT TO THE SCOEP OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV001032 | $11,413 |
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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