COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Exemplary Builders Inc. — permit history in Chicago, IL
Exemplary Builders Inc. appears on 117 Chicago permit records from 2006 through 2026, all of them general construction.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 117 | 100% |
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rocha Plumbing, Inc. | 13 | 2018-08-02 |
| United Mechanical | 12 | 2025-12-08 |
| Garza Electrical, Inc. | 8 | 2023-02-24 |
| Norman Electrical Const Co Inc | 5 | 2025-12-29 |
| Bustamante Electric Co. | 4 | 2015-10-19 |
| Mgd Electric | 4 | 2009-07-17 |
| Davis Electric Co. | 3 | 2010-02-17 |
| Priority Plumbing, Inc | 3 | 2022-04-27 |
| Courtesy Electric, Inc. | 3 | 2008-05-09 |
| Air Cor Heating & Cooling | 3 | 2009-07-17 |
| C & J Electric Co. | 2 | 2025-09-05 |
| Ampol Electric | 2 | 2010-03-02 |
61 companies are named alongside Exemplary 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 |
|---|---|
| 3912 N ASHLAND AVE | 2026-08-04 |
| 4400 W NORTH AVE | 2025-12-29 |
| 3202 N RACINE AVE | 2025-12-08 |
| 1502 W POLK ST | 2025-09-05 |
| 1900 S LEAVITT ST | 2025-06-14 |
| 1530 W TOUHY AVE | 2024-10-18 |
| 3338 S DAMEN AVE | 2023-09-01 |
| 1938 N MOHAWK ST | 2023-07-11 |
| 2701 S ROCKWELL ST | 2023-04-27 |
| 3552 W ARMITAGE AVE | 2023-02-24 |
| 2148 W CHICAGO AVE | 2023-02-07 |
| 5772 W HIGGINS AVE | 2022-11-22 |
| 1622 N FRANCISCO AVE | 2022-08-08 |
| 6545 N CLARK ST | 2022-06-16 |
85 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $14,500,000, median $11,500. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
117 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B200477974 | 2026-08-04 | General construction | 3912 N ASHLAND AVE | IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. REPLACEMENT WINDOWS: 1; REPLACEMENT SKYLIGHTS: 0; REPLACEMENT DOORS: 0. AFFECTS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 NO | $800 |
| 101072063 | 2025-12-29 | General construction | 4400 W NORTH AVE | SPR 2019 CBC. ERECT ONE-STORY MASONRY ADDITION TO EXISTING SINGLE-STORY CAR-WASH AND STORAGE ACCESSORY BUILDING; REMOVE CENTER KIOSK ATTENDANT STATION, AND RELOCATE N-W GAS DISPENS | $130,000 |
| 101072238 | 2025-12-08 | General construction | 3202 N RACINE AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #100975817 & 101061031 TO REVISE COMMERCIAL SPACE LAYOUT AND BATHROOM LOCATIONS AS PER PLANS (OCCUPANCY GROUPS R-2, B, S-2; TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION | $1 |
| 101064951 | 2025-09-05 | General construction | 1502 W POLK ST | SPR 2019 CBRC INTERIOR & EXTRIOR ALTERATIONS, REPLACE EXISTING 3 STORY REAR OPEN WOOD PORCH WITH NEW 3 STORY METAL PORCH, RESTORE FRONT RETAINING WALL & STAIR IN EXISTING 3 STORY | $9,300 |
| B200429135 | 2025-06-14 | General construction | 1900 S LEAVITT ST | SCOPE: ROOF RECOVER. AREA: 2892 SQ. FT. ROOF COVERING: BUILT-UP ROOF. LOCATION: ROOF AREA ONLY. IL ROOFING CONTRACTOR LICENSE: 104016966. | $15,000 |
| 101061031 | 2024-11-25 | General construction | 3202 N RACINE AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT #100975817 TO REVISE MECHANICAL MAKE UP AIR AND BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS AS PER PLANS (OCCUPANCY GROUPS M, R-2, S-2 :TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION) | $1 |
| B200402368 | 2024-10-18 | General construction | 1530 W TOUHY AVE | FOR PERMIT 101051762: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UNDER "OTHER APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS" ON PERMIT CERTIFICATE. | |
| 101030093 | 2023-09-01 | General construction | 3338 S DAMEN AVE | FENCES: 100FT 0IN X 6FT 0IN: QTY 3 | $3,500 |
| 100975817 | 2023-08-23 | General construction | 3202 N RACINE AVE | 2019 CBC: ERECT NEW 5 STORY, III-A, 27DU APARTMENT BUILDING OVER GROUND FLOOR PARKING GARAGE AND RETAIL SPACE W/BASEMENT AS PER PLANS *STRUCTURAL PEER REVIEW* | $3,500,000 |
| 101023515 | 2023-07-11 | General construction | 1938 N MOHAWK ST | CHANGE OF GC CONTRACTOR PERMIT #100971625 TO EXMPLARY BUILDERS LLC. | $50 |
| 101013913 | 2023-04-27 | General construction | 2701 S ROCKWELL ST | TENT & BLEACHERS REINSTATEMENT, # 100764039, ERECT TENTS, (3) 60 X 60, 40 X 80, 45 X 30, (2) METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS, (1) VIP, STAGE 40 X 32 WITH HAND RAILS AS REQUIRED | $15,000 |
| 100982000 | 2023-02-24 | General construction | 3552 W ARMITAGE AVE | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF AN EXISTING OFFICE SPACE ON 2ND. FLOOR INTO A SINGLE RESIDENTIAL UNIT IN A 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING. EXISTING PLUMBING AND VENTILATION TO REMAIN, AS PER PLA | $15,600 |
| 100999717 | 2023-02-07 | General construction | 2148 W CHICAGO AVE | SPR 2019 IBC REPLACE GABLE ROOF WITH FLAT ROOF TO EXISTING 3 STORY 2 UNIT AND 1 MERCHANTILE PER PLANS. ARCHITECTURAL ONLY. | $15,000 |
| 100997249 | 2022-11-22 | General construction | 5772 W HIGGINS AVE | REPAIR WALLS AND PORCH AS REQUIRED AND CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED.NO STRUCTUAL WORK. | $7,500 |
| 100983590 | 2022-08-08 | General construction | 1622 N FRANCISCO AVE | REPAIR EXISTING 3 STORY FRONT BRICK FACADE,HOLES,BRICKS AND TUCKPOINTING (480 SQ FT)SAME AS EXISTING. | $4,200 |
| 100976472 | 2022-06-16 | General construction | 6545 N CLARK ST | REPAIR EXISTING DAMAGED PARTIAL BRICK FACADE TO EXISTING (1) STORY BRICK BLDG. | $1,800 |
| 100969496 | 2022-04-29 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | REINSTATE PERMIT #100838677 ERECT (1-60X60) (1-40X 80) (1-30X45) TENT STRUCTURES FOR EVENT ON MAY 30, 2022, JULY 03, 2022, THRU SEPT. 05 2022. FOR OUTDOOR EVENTS AS APPLIED. | $5,000 |
| 100916735 | 2022-04-27 | General construction | 1534 W FULLERTON AVE | ERECT 3RD FLOOR. & PARTIAL 4TH FLOOR. MASONRY DUPLEX APARTMENT ON AN EXISTING 2 STORY MASONRY (1 RESIDENTIAL AT 2ND FLOOR. AND AN OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR). AND ERECT NEW METAL REAR | $55,000 |
| 100942002 | 2021-09-29 | General construction | 2701 S ROCKWELL ST | TENT & BLEACHERS REINSTATEMENT, # 100764039, ERECT TENTS, (3) 60 X 60, 40 X 40, 45 X 30, (2) METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS, (1) VIP, STAGE 40 X 32 WITH HAND RAILS AS REQUIRED | $25,000 |
| 100937474 | 2021-09-08 | General construction | 2340 W PALMER ST | REPLACE & REPAIR EXISTING 2 STORY REAR ENCLOSED DAMAGE UNHEATED FRAME PORCH, EXISTING ELECTRIC SAME SIZE AND LOCATION PER PLANS | $13,500 |
| 100937854 | 2021-08-31 | General construction | 224 W ONTARIO ST | REPAIR/REPLACE DRYWALL AND DOORS AT 1ST FLR ONLY (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, USE OR FLOOR PLAN (NO ELECTRICAL, VENT OR PLUMBING) | $5,500 |
| 100937068 | 2021-08-25 | General construction | 4111 W NORTH AVE | REPLACE DAMAGED BRICK AND TUCKPOINT 400 SQ FT (ALL WORK SAME AS EXISTING) | $2,200 |
| 100916025 | 2021-08-20 | General construction | 2118 W ROSCOE ST | INTERIOR REMODELING FOR RESTAURANT COMMERCIAL GROUND FLOOR SPACE IN A ONE STORY MASONRY BUILDING, ARCH, HVAC, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, REFRIGERATION PER PLANS | $50,000 |
| 100922097 | 2021-05-11 | General construction | 1633 N HAMLIN AVE | REPAIR MASONRY AND TUCKPOINT 400 SQ FT; REBUILD PARAPET WALL, REPAIR FIRE ESCAPE; REMOVE/REPLACE DRYWALL AT WALLS AND CEILING WITHIN COMMERCIAL SPACE, REPLACE WINDOWS AND FLOORS (A | $8,800 |
| 100915366 | 2021-03-30 | General construction | 2501 S KEDZIE AVE | INSTALL NEW WINDOWS, KITCHEN CABINETTES,AND NON LOAD BEARING PARTION WALLS. REPLACE EXTERIOR WOOD DOORS WITH ANONDIZED ALUMINUM AND TEMPERED GLASS DOORS. NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES | $24,800 |
| 100901941 | 2021-01-12 | General construction | 3858 N OAK PARK AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR REHAB. NEW 6' HIGH VINYL FENCE AND REPLACE DAMAGED RAILINGS AT EXISTING FRONT STAIRS AND REAR COVERED WOOD DECK IN EXISTING BRICK SINGLE F | $55,000 |
| 100875851 | 2020-08-19 | General construction | 2734 W 18TH ST | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2 STORY MASONRY BUILDING ONE OFFICE AND 4 D.U. WORK IN OFFICE AND 2ND. & 3RD FLOOR APARTMENTS AND REPAIR EXISTING ENCLOSED FRAME PORCHES S.A.E. P | $26,600 |
| 100885134 | 2020-08-17 | General construction | 3358 W CARROLL AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #100805527 CLARIFICATION OF WASTE, DRAIN & VENTILATION OF PLUMBING TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE USE OF PVC SCHEDULE 40 | $1,000 |
| 100864669 | 2020-02-27 | General construction | 1751 N HARLEM AVE | REPAIR FLOORS, WALLS, WINDOWS, IN EXISTING 1 STORY BRICK BUILDING, EXPLORATORY PERMIT ELECTRICAL PERMIT ISSUED 2/10/2020 | $10 |
| 100861953 | 2020-02-11 | General construction | 2450 W DIVISION ST | REMOVE & REPLACE (25) 2"X10" JOISTS, STRENGTHEN REAR THREE STORY OPEN WOOD PORCH AS PER PLANS | $4,000 |
| 100847397 | 2019-12-13 | General construction | 1555 N ASHLAND AVE | DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES. REVISION TO PERMIT #100767851 - INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR ENTRY CANOPY ON ASHLAND AVENUE FACADE. | $50,000 |
| 100839000 | 2019-11-13 | General construction | 1555 N ASHLAND AVE | DIR.DEV.SERVICES: REVISION TO PERMIT #100767851 INSTALLATION OF USE GROUP SEPARATION AT THE GROUND FLOOR ELEVATOR VESTIBULE, A PERIMETER GUARDRAIL AT THE 7TH FLOOR TERRACE, AND RET | $300,000 |
| 100842739 | 2019-10-17 | General construction | 2648 W DIVISION ST | REINFORCE REAR 3 STORY OPEN WOOD PORCH AS PER PLANS. | $3,000 |
| 100845269 | 2019-10-10 | General construction | 1768 W ARMITAGE AVE | EXTEND EXISTING SERVICE STATION CANOPY AS PER ARCHITECT'S PLANS. NO ELECT. PLUMBING OR HVAC. USE OF BUILDING: SERVICE STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE. | $28,000 |
| 100838677 | 2019-09-01 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | REINSTATE PERMIT #_100764039: ERECT (2) 102' X 42' METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS; (1) 60' X 60', (1) 40' X 80', (1) 30' X 45' TENTS STRUCTURES; AND (1) STAGELINE SL-250 48' X | $11,500 |
| 100831971 | 2019-08-06 | General construction | 348 W 74TH ST | REPAIR EXISTING INTERIOR WOOD STAIR SYSTEM IN 1ST, 2ND, & 3RD. FLOOR PER PLANS | $8,600 |
| 100833697 | 2019-08-02 | General construction | 3330 W ARMITAGE AVE | ERECT 6 FEET HIGH PRIVACY WOOD FENCE (120 LF) AND 6 FEET HIGH (40 LF) OF BLACK IRON FENCE WITH (2) 6 FEET GATE ON THE WEST AND (1) 4 FEET IRON GATE ON METAL SUPPORTS, 42 INCHES DEE | $8,900 |
| 100830255 | 2019-07-12 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | REINSTATE PERMIT # 100764039: ERECT (2) 102' X 42' METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS; (1) 60' X 60', (1) 40' X 80', (1) 30' X 45' TENTS STRUCTURES; AND (1) STAGELINE SL-250 48' X | $12,500 |
| 100828546 | 2019-07-02 | General construction | 348 W 74TH ST | REPAIR EXISTING LINTELS AS PER ARCHITECT'S REPORT 348 W 47 ST / 7351 S STEWART AVE | $15,500 |
| 100809900 | 2019-06-18 | General construction | 1635 N KEYSTONE AVE | CONVERT 2 DWELLING UNITS TO 3 DWELLING UNITS AS PER PLANS | $10,000 |
| 100824273 | 2019-06-08 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | REINSTATE PERMIT # 100764039: ERECT (2) 102' X 42' METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS; AND A 40' X 24' MOBILE STAGE, FOR THE 06-09-2019 EVENT. ALL STRUCTURES TO MEET CHICAGO BUILD | $11,000 |
| 100821520 | 2019-05-23 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | REINSTATE PERMIT # 100764039: ERECT (2) 102' X 42' METAL SUPPORTED TEMPORARY BLEACHERS; (1) 60' X 60', (1) 40' X 80', (1) 30' X 45' TENTS STRUCTURES; AND (2) STAGELINE (32' X 16') | $11,500 |
| 100795264 | 2019-05-03 | General construction | 8918 S HAMILTON AVE | REAR 1 STORY FRAME ADDITION TO AN EXISTING 2 STORYSINGLE FAMILY HOME AS PER PLANS | $15,000 |
| 100818005 | 2019-05-03 | General construction | 2700 S ROCKWELL ST | INSTALL (1) 60-FT X 60-FT TENT; (1) 80-FT X 40-FT TENT; (1) 45-FT X 30-FT TENT; AND A 28-FT X 44-FT MOBILE STAGE FOR THE MAY 4TH AND 5TH WEEKEND EVENT, AS PER SITE PLAN. | $12,000 |
| 100812701 | 2019-04-04 | General construction | 4624 W MADISON ST | EXPLORATORY REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS AND REPAIR W/ 5/8 GYP BOARD IN CLASSROOMS R108 AND R109. | $17,000 |
| 100800226 | 2019-02-13 | General construction | 226 W ONTARIO ST | REPLACE COMBUSTIBLE STAIR TREADS W/NON-COMBUSTIBLE TREADS AT 1ST. FLOOR ASSEMBLY AREA AND CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS IN EXISTING 7 STORY COMMERCIAL BUILDING | $3,200 |
| 100800424 | 2019-01-17 | General construction | 4756 S DR MARTIN L KING JR DR | REPAIR GARAGE, INTERIOR STAIR& CITY VIOLATIONS AS REQUIRED TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME | $8,500 |
| 100799103 | 2018-12-31 | General construction | 9 W DIVISION ST | REPAIR PLUMBING, REPLACE PLUMBING FIXTURES, 3 SINKS, 5 TOILETS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. | $0 |
| 100784783 | 2018-12-13 | General construction | 1555 N ASHLAND AVE | HOIST TOWER, INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A SINGLE CAR CHAMPION US7000 HOIST TOWER WITH 7,000 LBS. CAR CAPACITY, AS PER PLANS. | $60,000 |
| 100786056 | 2018-11-05 | General construction | 2534 S HOMAN AVE | IN AN EXISTING 2 STORY BRICK/FRAME BLDG. COSMETIC REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING 2 D.U. AS PER PLANS. THE SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDE: ARCHITECTURAL, REPLACE 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AND REPLACE 20 E | $8,500 |
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 2026, 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 →