COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Creative Designs Builders — permit history in Chicago, IL
Creative Designs Builders appears on 27 Chicago permit records from 2009 through 2026, all of them general construction.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 27 | 100% |
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Busiest year on record: 2010, with 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Concept, Inc. | 9 | 2026-05-12 |
| First Star Heating & Cooling | 5 | 2025-06-17 |
| A Plus J Heating &Plumbing,Inc | 4 | 2024-02-21 |
| Zenek's Heating & Cooling | 2 | 2015-01-06 |
| Chavez Electric | 2 | 2016-06-13 |
| Fmk Mechanical | 2 | 2016-06-13 |
| Chicago Water & Plumbing, LLC | 2 | 2026-05-12 |
| Unlimited Plumbing | 2 | 2015-01-06 |
| A & J Electric, Co | 1 | 2010-01-11 |
| Etek Refrig Heating & Cooling | 1 | 2018-10-26 |
| Discovery Plumbing & Heating | 1 | 2016-04-14 |
| First Star Heating And Cooling | 1 | 2026-05-12 |
19 companies are named alongside Creative Designs Builders 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 |
|---|---|
| 4601 S ELLIS AVE | 2026-05-12 |
| 5953 W ARTHINGTON ST | 2025-06-17 |
| 7316 S SOUTH SHORE DR | 2024-11-01 |
| 309 W WASHINGTON ST | 2024-05-08 |
| 7447 S SOUTH SHORE DR | 2023-08-28 |
| 1661 W WALTER B GRIFFIN PL | 2018-10-26 |
| 7942 S INDIANA AVE | 2017-04-12 |
| 1661 W 104TH ST | 2017-01-25 |
| 5215 W QUINCY ST | 2016-11-18 |
| 4740 N DAMEN AVE | 2016-06-13 |
| 8137 S KENWOOD AVE | 2016-04-14 |
| 3647 N RACINE AVE | 2012-10-09 |
| 2100 S MARSHALL BLVD | 2012-08-13 |
| 1053 S AUSTIN BLVD | 2011-10-17 |
19 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $1,262,070, median $50,000. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Active Concept, Inc. | 8 | 2009–2026 |
| Waz Corp. | 4 | 2009–2026 |
| First Star Heating & Cooling | 4 | 2010–2026 |
| Chicago Water & Plumbing, LLC | 2 | 2021–2026 |
| A Plus J Heating &Plumbing,Inc | 2 | 2021–2026 |
| Fmk Mechanical | 2 | 2016 |
| Chavez Electric | 2 | 2012–2016 |
| Sitepro Services | 1 | 2025 |
Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where Creative Designs Builders 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
27 permits; open the full list
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101081786 | 2026-05-12 | General construction | 4601 S ELLIS AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING OPEN OFFICE AT GROUND FLOOR AS PER PLANS, NEW BATHROOMS AND REPLACE INTERIOR WOOD STAIR WITH METAL STAIR. | $80,000 |
| 101064351 | 2025-06-17 | General construction | 5953 W ARTHINGTON ST | SPR 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MASONRY BUILDING W/ MASONRY TRASH ENCLOSURE, 6'-0" H. WOOD & WROUGHT IRON FENCE & (6) PARKING SPACES.- TYPE IIIA CONSTRUC | $1,200,000 |
| 101061519 | 2024-11-01 | General construction | 7316 S SOUTH SHORE DR | SPR 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO EXISTING PERMIT # 101040605 TO RECONFIGURE REAR WOOD DECK AND INSTALL NEW STEEL COLUMNS AND FOOTINGS IN BASEMENT | $50,000 |
| 101042290 | 2024-05-08 | General construction | 309 W WASHINGTON ST | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3RD AND 5TH FLOOR OFFICE FOR VENTILATION UPGARDES TO INCLUDE RECONFIGURATION OF DUCTS TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1387098 | $9,500 |
| 101040605 | 2024-02-21 | General construction | 7316 S SOUTH SHORE DR | SELF CERTIFICATION- INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY WITH BASEMENT FRAME BUILDING (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE) WITH NEW WOOD REAR DECK | $50,000 |
| 101021498 | 2023-09-18 | General construction | 4601 S ELLIS AVE | SPR OLD CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100844843 TO REVISE ALLOWABLE PLUMBING TO PVC (OCCUPANCY A2, E; CONSTRUCTION TYPE IIIA). **CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJECT | $250,000 |
| 101019520 | 2023-08-28 | General construction | 7447 S SOUTH SHORE DR | PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE REPAIRS. | $5,000 |
| 100844843 | 2023-02-17 | General construction | 4601 S ELLIS AVE | ADAPTIVE REUSE OF EXISTING 3 STORY MASONRY CHURCH AND CHANGE OF USE TO BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL. PRIVATELY OWNED AND FUNDED ALTERATION AND ADDITION TO PROVIDE BUSINESS SPACE ON GRO | $1,200,000 |
| 100855722 | 2021-04-12 | General construction | 4601 S ELLIS AVE | CORE AND SHELL RENOVATION OF EXISTING CHURCH BUILDING. INTERIOR RENOVATION INCLUDES WORK IN COMMON AREAS, ELEVATOR, STAIRS, CORRIDORS INCLUDING MEP. EXTERIOR RENOVATION INCLUDES NE | $1,262,070 |
| 100760646 | 2018-10-26 | General construction | 1661 W WALTER B GRIFFIN PL | WORK TO ADDRESS BUILDING CITATION #122279277 FOR THE INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AT BASEMENT AREA OF EXISTING TWO STORY SFR; REPAIRS TO PARTITION WALLS; MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL AS PER | $80,000 |
| 100700133 | 2017-04-12 | General construction | 7942 S INDIANA AVE | REPAIR/REPLACE DRYALL, INSTALL NEW KITCHEN CABINETS & REPLACE BATH VANITIES. | $10,000 |
| 100686285 | 2017-01-25 | General construction | 1661 W 104TH ST | INSTALL NEW KITCHEN CABINETS , PAINT. SAND HARDWOOD FLOORS NO STRUCTURAL, NO ELECTRICAL & NO PLUMBING UNDER THIS PERMIT. | $25,000 |
| 100680352 | 2016-11-18 | General construction | 5215 W QUINCY ST | REPAIR+PAINT DRYWALL, REPLACE DOORS, REPAIR+REPLACE HARDWOOD FLOORING, REPAIR&REPLACE DECKING (FLOOR BOARDS) FOR EXISTING DECK - ALL WORK SAME AS EXISTING | $7,000 |
| 100652023 | 2016-06-13 | General construction | 4740 N DAMEN AVE | INTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING 2 STORY, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE; NEW DOORS, WINDOWS, PARTITION WALLS, KITCHEN CABINETS; BUILD OUT ATTIC; BUILDING OUT BASEMENT; NEW INTERIOR STAIRS | $150,000 |
| 100640020 | 2016-04-14 | General construction | 8137 S KENWOOD AVE | INTERIOR REHAB OF EXISTING SFR, NEW PARTITION WALLS, STAIRS, WINDOWS, DOORS, NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES, KITCHEN CABINETS, LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, DORMER IN ATTIC; MEP AS PER | $95,000 |
| 100563277 | 2015-01-06 | General construction | 309 W WASHINGTON ST | REVISIONS TO EXISTING PERMIT # 100536092- INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO 11TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES AS PER PLANS(CONDITIONAL PERMIT SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS.) | $77,000 |
| 100536092 | 2014-07-10 | General construction | 309 W WASHINGTON ST | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO 11TH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES AS PER PLANS. NO CHANGE IN USE. **CERTIFIED PLAN CORRECTIONS PROJECT - CONDITIONAL PERMIT: SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTIONS ** | $77,000 |
| 100461276 | 2012-10-09 | General construction | 3647 N RACINE AVE | REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING STEEL LINTELS AS PER PLANS. | $17,000 |
| 100452673 | 2012-08-13 | General construction | 2100 S MARSHALL BLVD | REMOVE EXISTING LIMESTONE AND STEEL LINTELS AND INSTALL NEW STEEL LINTELS AND MASONRY WALL ABOVE AS PER ARCHITECTURAL PLANS. | $7,500 |
| 100415035 | 2011-10-17 | General construction | 1053 S AUSTIN BLVD | REPAIR\REPLACE MISSING JOINT HANGERS ALSO LOW GUARDRAILS, 1ST TO 3RD FLOOR. 36 INCHES HIGH AND ROTTED DECKING 3RD FLOOR. MISSING BRACKET 3RD FL BEAM AS PER VIOLATIONS. | $8,000 |
| 100380728 | 2011-03-08 | General construction | 1459 W FARGO AVE | REPLACE EXISTING REAR OPEN PORCHES AND NEW 6' HEIGHT IRON FENCE. | $20,000 |
| 100379991 | 2011-02-22 | General construction | 1607 W HOWARD ST | INSTALL NEW GYPSUM BOARD CEILING, REINSTALL EXISTING ACOUSTICAL CEILING GRID AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN SAME LOCATIONS, THROUGHOUT THIRD FLOOR. PROVIDE 2 HR RATED PARTITIONS AND FLOORIN | $45,000 |
| 100377379 | 2010-12-29 | General construction | 1607 W HOWARD ST | PATCH & REPAIR DRYWALL CEILING ON THE 3RD FLOOR. ELECTRICAL PERMIT MUST BE PULLED SEPERATELY- ALL WORK SAME AS EXISTING | $8,000 |
| 100365835 | 2010-10-25 | General construction | 5907 S ARCHER AVE | INTERIOR BUILDOUT FOR PEACHES BOUTIQUE - WITH EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM, NEW ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION WITH EXISTING SERVICE & PARTIAL NEW PLUMBING WITH EXISTING WASHROOM. | $100,000 |
| 100347393 | 2010-06-03 | General construction | 309 W WASHINGTON ST | ONLY MAINTENANCE WORK: REPAIR TO EXISTING EAST AND WEST FIRE ESCAPES ON EXISTING OFFICE BLDG. NO OTHER WORK WITH THIS PERMIT. SUBJECT TO FIELD INSPECTION | $29,525 |
| 100314395 | 2010-01-11 | General construction | 1609 W HOWARD ST | INTERIOR ALTERATION FOR PIZZERIA BUILDOUT. | $80,000 |
| 100283905 | 2009-03-27 | General construction | 4278 N HAZEL ST | REINSTATEMENT OF PERMIT 100200156 ISSUED 9/28/07 25 % OF ORIGINAL COST. | $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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