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COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL

First Ad Signs Inc — building permits in Chicago, IL

First Ad Signs Inc appears on 995 building permits issued by the City of Chicago Department of Buildings from 2018 through 2026, most often general construction (99.9% of the record).

Permit categories

CategoryPermitsShare
General construction99499.9%
Signage10.1%

2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.

Activity by year

YearPermits issued
201873
2019139
202087
2021120
2022159
2023106
2024132
2025101
202678

Busiest year on record: 2022, with 159 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.

Named on the same permit

Name in sourceLinked permitsLast seen
J & Y Electr. Contractor & Ser7512026-10-02
First Ad-Comm Inc1032021-05-28
E. Stone, Incorporated52025-08-06
Baker Electric12020-03-19

4 companies are named alongside First Ad Signs 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 sourceMost recent permit
6601 N AVONDALE AVE2026-10-02
6715 N NORTHWEST HWY2026-09-02
1055 W BRYN MAWR AVE2026-09-02
3755 W LAWRENCE AVE2026-08-14
1442 W BELMONT AVE2026-08-13
4605 N LINCOLN AVE2026-08-13
5135 N CLARK ST2026-08-13
5160 S PULASKI RD2026-08-03
2508 W CERMAK RD2026-08-03
5334 S ARCHER AVE2026-07-27
1734 W CHICAGO AVE2026-07-27
4020 N MILWAUKEE AVE2026-07-27
4156 W NORTH AVE2026-07-23
2620 N MILWAUKEE AVE2026-07-17

520 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $125 to $38,840, median $1,500. 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

CompanyShared addressesYears
J & Y Electr. Contractor & Ser4152009–2026
Texa Engineering182009–2026
Blue Line Electrical Contracto132010–2026
Wachter,Inc.122017–2026
Resa Construction122014–2026
National Piping System, Inc122014–2026
Custom Air Systems112014–2026
D.C.L. Electric112009–2025

Companies that also appear in Chicago permit records at addresses where First Ad Signs 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.

Building permits on record

995 permits; open the 50 most recent
PermitIssuedCategoryAddress in sourceScope as filedDeclared value
1010878782026-10-02General construction6601 N AVONDALE AVEINSTALL ONE ON-PREMISE ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN READING "EXPRESSIVE WEALTH" ON EAST WALL, FLAT/BOX, 10'5" L X 3'0" H X 0'1" D, 32 SF, 96 LBS.$5,000
1010858792026-09-02General construction6715 N NORTHWEST HWYINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN B (1) 6'4"L X 4'3"HT X 0' 4"THK PROJECTING LED DISPLAY SIGN FOR EDISON PARK WINE SPIRITS AT 6715 N NORTHWEST HWY, CHICAGO, IL 60631.$2,000
1010833852026-09-02General construction1055 W BRYN MAWR AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 13'9"L X 1'6"HT X 0'3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W RACEWAY FOR LENSCRAFTERS AT 1055 W BRYN MAWR AVENUE, CHICAGO, IL 60660.$4,450
1010858782026-08-26General construction6715 N NORTHWEST HWYINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN A 22'10"L X4'4"HT X 0' 8"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR $4,580
1010857952026-08-14General construction3755 W LAWRENCE AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN A 15'9"L X 1'11"HT X 0'5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FLUSH MOUNTER FOR AIK FAMILY HEALTH PLLC AT 3755 W LAWRENC$4,800
1010847352026-08-13General construction1442 W BELMONT AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 12'0"L X 3'0"HT X 0'1.5"THK NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN PANEL WITH PRINTED TRANSLUCENT VINYL FOR CURIS AT 1442 W BELMONT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657.$2,570
1010857242026-08-13General construction4605 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN B 3'6"L X 2'0"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR LINCOLN SQUARE WINE & SPIRITS AT 4605 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625.$2,550
1010857232026-08-13General construction4605 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 31'1"L X 2'3"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED HALO LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR LINC$5,980
1010857262026-08-13General construction5135 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF AN AWNING FABRIC 13'10"L X 4'0"HT X 3'0"THK C/W (1) 4'3"L X 2'8"HT TEXT COPY FOR AN NAIL STUDIO AT 5135 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60640.$3,165
1010855622026-08-03General construction5160 S PULASKI RDINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN A 27'0"L X3'8"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC F$5,650
1010844392026-08-03General construction2508 W CERMAK RDINSTALLATION OF (1)14'10"L X 3'1"HT X 0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT$6,800
1010847232026-07-27General construction5334 S ARCHER AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN E 6'0"L X 2'0"HT X 0' 0.25"THK NON ILLUMINATED ALUMINIUM PANEL SIGN FOR MAGNUM INSURANCE AT 5334 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632.$125
1010828292026-07-27General construction1734 W CHICAGO AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 1'8"L X 1'2"HT X 0'3"THK ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR SWAY SIGNS AT 1734 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622.$2,880
1010847172026-07-27General construction5334 S ARCHER AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN A 19'6"L X 4'0"HT X 0' 3"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR MAG$5,300
1010844332026-07-27General construction4020 N MILWAUKEE AVEINSTALLATION OF (1)12'0"L X 3'0"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT $6,000
1010830922026-07-23General construction4156 W NORTH AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 9'6"L X 5'0"HT X 0' 14"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR MAGNUM INSURANCE AT 4156 W NORTH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639.$2,000
1010847382026-07-17General construction2620 N MILWAUKEE AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN B 2'0"L X 2'0"HT X 0' 4"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ AT 2620 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647.$2,800
1010847372026-07-17General construction2620 N MILWAUKEE AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN A 14'5"L X3'0"HT X 0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC F$6,560
1010847202026-07-16General construction5334 S ARCHER AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN C COMBINED DIMENSION AT 7'6"L X 2'11"HT X 0' 0"THK FRONT DOOR AND WINDOWS VINYL STICKERS FOR MAGNUM INSURANCE AT 5334 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632.$460
1010852872026-07-16General construction4917 S CICERO AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 17'10"L X 2'8"HT X 0' 5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR RESTAURAN$5,850
1010847192026-07-16General construction5334 S ARCHER AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN B 13'5"L X 2'9"HT X 0' 3"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR MAG$4,950
1010847222026-07-13General construction5334 S ARCHER AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) SIGN D 8'0"L X 3'0"HT X 0' 0.25"THK NON ILLUMINATED ALUMINIUM PANEL SIGN FOR MAGNUM INSURANCE AT 5334 S ARCHER AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60632.$180
1010800252026-07-13General construction2905 N ELSTON AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 4'1"L X 0'11"HT X0' 6"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN READING FRANK & MARY'S; THIS SIGN WILL REPLACE EXISTING COLD $2,100
1010844352026-07-10General construction1730 W FULLERTON AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 12'1"L X 3'7"HT X 0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM BACKER PANEL AND WHITE ACRYLIC W/ DIGITAL PRINT FOR BARRI$6,405
1010827272026-07-10General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN D (1) 12'6"L X 3'0"HT X 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PYLON FACE MONUMENT SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 5353 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625.$3,000
1010819022026-06-30General construction3062 N CLYBOURN AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 11'2"L X 2'6"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND WHITE ACRYLIC FOR $6,034
1010813392026-06-30General construction6733 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 8'11"L X 5'0"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL WALL SIGN ON A PAN BACKER PANEL FOR ROGERS PARK WINE & SPIRITS AT 6733 N CL$3,000
1010841312026-06-30General construction7001 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF (1) 24'0"L X 3'4"HT X 0' 5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR LA MICHOAC$5,850
1010813362026-06-26General construction6315 N MILWAUKEE AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 7'0"L X 3.5'0"HT X0' 5"THK ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR VISITING ANGELS AT 6315 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO IL 60646.$1,250
1010827202026-06-23General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 15'0"L X 3'0"HT DIGITALLY PRINT TEMPORARY VINYL BANNER SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 5353 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625.$3,000
1010827242026-06-23General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 22'11"L X 4'0"HT X 0'5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FLUSH MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR BRIGH$3,000
1010827212026-06-23General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN B (1) 20'0"L X 4'0"HT DIGITALLY PRINT TEMPORARY VINYL BANNER SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 5353 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625.$3,000
1010827222026-06-23General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN C (1) 15'0"L X 3'0"HT DIGITALLY PRINT TEMPORARY VINYL BANNER SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 5353 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60625.$3,000
1010827262026-06-15General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN C (1) 11'7"L X 1'7"HT X 0'5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FLUSH MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR BRIGHT$3,000
1010827252026-06-15General construction5353 N LINCOLN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN B (1)12'4"L X 1'7"HT X 0'5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FLUSH MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR BRIGHT $3,000
1010827282026-06-15General construction6200 N WESTERN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 20'0"L X 4'0"HT DIGITALLY PRINT TEMPORARY VINYL BANNER SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 6200 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659.$3,000
1010827302026-06-11General construction6200 N WESTERN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN A (1) 23'11"L X 4'2"HT X 0' 5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR BR$4,500
1010827322026-06-11General construction6200 N WESTERN AVEINSTALLATION OF SIGN B (1)13'11"L X 3'0"HT X 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PYLON FACE MONUMENT SIGN FOR BRIGHT SPIN AT 6200 N WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659.$2,160
1010833872026-06-11General construction3650 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF (1) 10'9"L X 5'4"HT X 1' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR WELLS FARGO AT 3650 N CLARK ST, CHICAGO, IL 60613.$2,000
1010828282026-06-11General construction1734 W CHICAGO AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 1'8"L X 0'10"HT X0'3"THK ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR SWAY SIGNS AT 1734 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622.$4,100
1010834812026-06-05General construction1400 E 47TH DRINSTALLATION OF (1) 5'2"L X 1'8"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE SIDE PYLON FACE SIGN FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE AT 1400 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653.$3,000
1010834802026-06-05General construction1400 E 47TH DRINSTALLATION OF (1) 16'0"L X 3'4"HT X0' 3"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT LIT CHANNEL LETTERS WALL SIGN ON RACEWAY FOR TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFE AT 1400 E 47TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60653.$5,800
1010825942026-05-06General construction5012 N SHERIDAN RDINSTALLATION OF (1) 8'0"L X 4'2"HT X 0' 5"THK FRONT LIT PLEX FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND TRANSLUCENT ACRYLIC FOR G&S LIQUOR $2,635
1010819562026-04-23General construction625 N KINGSBURY STINSTALLATION OF (1) 7'5"L X 5'9"HT X0' 5"THK BACK LIT STAINLESS STEEL FACE CHANNEL LETTER WALL SIGN FOR TOP DOG AT 625 N KINGSBURY ST CHICAGO IL 60654.$2,475
1010819042026-04-23General construction3058 N CLYBOURN AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 11'2"L X 2'6"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL WALL SIGN RACEWAY MOUNTED C/W BLACK PAINTED ALUMINIUM PANEL AND WHITE ACRYLIC FOR $6,034
1010813402026-04-14General construction6733 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF SIGN B1 (1) 12'11"L X 3'10"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL WALL SIGN ON A PAN BACKER PANEL FOR ROGERS PARK WINE & SPIRITS AT 6733 N$3,000
1010813412026-04-14General construction6733 N CLARK STINSTALLATION OF SIGN B2 (1) 12'11"L X 3'10"HT X 0' 5"THK INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FRONT-LIT PLEX-FACE CHANNEL WALL SIGN ON A PAN BACKER PANEL FOR ROGERS PARK WINE & SPIRITS AT 6733 N$3,000
1010803992026-03-24General construction4742 N KIMBALL AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 4'L X 2'HT X0' 8"THK ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN FOR AND 9FT ABOVE GRADE WILL OCCUPY 4FT OF THE PUBLIC WAY FOR GT'S FAST FOOD AT 4742 N KIMBALL AVE$3,800
1010800182026-03-19General construction3514 N SOUTHPORT AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 18'1"L X 1'4"HT X 0'5"THK WALL SIGN FOR LOVESAC AT 3514 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657.$5,000
1010800192026-03-19General construction3514 N SOUTHPORT AVEINSTALLATION OF (1) 2'0"L X 2'0"HT X 5"THK BLADE SIGN FOR LOVESAC AT 3514 N SOUTHPORT AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657$3,000

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.

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