COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
James C. Underwood DBA — permit history in Chicago, IL
James C. Underwood DBA appears on 272 Chicago permit records from 2009 through 2026, all of them plumbing.
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing | 272 | 100% |
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 25 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Batiste Masonry | 16 | 2026-03-31 |
| Rl Young Construction, Inc. | 15 | 2012-03-13 |
| Danska Development, Inc. | 12 | 2012-07-10 |
| Sinclair Construction Services, LLC | 9 | 2025-07-01 |
| Structure Re-Right, Inc. | 7 | 2026-03-25 |
| Batteast & Company | 7 | 2016-09-09 |
| Swa Investments, LLC. | 6 | 2022-09-02 |
| Customize Construction | 6 | 2011-04-20 |
| W & B Construction 300 Inc | 6 | 2026-08-26 |
| Ronald L. Walters General And | 5 | 2025-05-28 |
| Gomez Fencing Inc. | 5 | 2022-10-18 |
| Building Assurance LLC | 5 | 2026-02-22 |
123 companies are named alongside James C. Underwood DBA 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 |
|---|---|
| 10234 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | 2026-08-26 |
| 8110 S TALMAN AVE | 2026-08-13 |
| 3330 W POLK ST | 2026-07-14 |
| 5336 S STATE ST | 2026-06-08 |
| 7159 S WINCHESTER AVE | 2026-05-28 |
| 5706 S MARSHFIELD AVE | 2026-04-08 |
| 9832 S CALUMET AVE | 2026-03-31 |
| 3913 S CALUMET AVE | 2026-03-25 |
| 8220 S MARYLAND AVE | 2026-03-04 |
| 742 E 92ND ST | 2026-02-22 |
| 10833 S ARTESIAN AVE | 2026-01-16 |
| 8801 S HALSTED ST | 2026-01-05 |
| 9623 S MERRILL AVE | 2025-10-21 |
| 10411 S EWING AVE | 2025-10-15 |
253 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $1,688,000, median $36,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
272 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101083584 | 2026-08-26 | Plumbing | 10234 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC - REHABILITATE THE FIRST, SECOND AND BASMENT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN IT AS A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE . ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL , ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING DISCIPLES | $100,000 |
| 101079679 | 2026-08-13 | Plumbing | 8110 S TALMAN AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOM INCLUDING NEW STAIRWAY AND FIRST FLOOR MODIFICATIONS REMOVING WALLS AND REMODEL | $93,000 |
| 101078190 | 2026-07-14 | Plumbing | 3330 W POLK ST | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 3 STORY, 3 DU RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT/ NEW WOOD PORCH/ III-A CONSTRUCTION | $150,000 |
| B200472846 | 2026-06-08 | Plumbing | 5336 S STATE ST | FOR PERMIT 101063868: REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UNDER "OTHER APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS" ON PERMIT CERTIFICATE. | |
| B200468594 | 2026-05-28 | Plumbing | 7159 S WINCHESTER AVE | NONSTRUCTURAL PREPARATORY DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS AND M.E.P. SYSTEMS WITH DEMO DRAWINGS AND ALL OTHER WORK TO BE PERFORMED ON SPR APPLICATION/PERMIT #101081413. L | $120,000 |
| 101073314 | 2026-04-08 | Plumbing | 5706 S MARSHFIELD AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC-NEW DORMER, REPLACE REAR ENCLOSED PORCH WITH AN OPEN PORCH AND INTERIOR RENOVATION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. EXISTING R-5 OCCUPANCY, NO CHANGE IN OCCUPA | $45,000 |
| 101077135 | 2026-03-31 | Plumbing | 9832 S CALUMET AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: EXTERIOR/INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXIST. SFR. NEW 2ND. FLOOR ADDITION, NEW REAR WOOD DECK, NEW TWO CAR FRAME GARAGE. NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING.(OCCUPAN | $85,000 |
| B200462183 | 2026-03-25 | Plumbing | 3913 S CALUMET AVE | FOR PERMIT 101061228: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT MASON CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED | |
| 101072340 | 2026-03-04 | Plumbing | 8220 S MARYLAND AVE | SELF-CERTIFICATION 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING 3-UNIT, 3-STORY BUILDING OF 3-B CONSTRUCTION. NO NEW MECHANICAL WORK, EXISTING TO REMAIN. | $85,000 |
| B200459611 | 2026-02-22 | Plumbing | 742 E 92ND ST | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 8 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF HOT WATER HEATER(S). INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PL | $2,500 |
| 101077378 | 2026-01-16 | Plumbing | 10833 S ARTESIAN AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ONLY TO EXISTING 2 STORY SFR WITH BASEMENT. WORK INCLUDES RECONFIGURATION OF 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, INSTALLATION OF NEW POWDER ROOM. ALSO INCL | $50,000 |
| B200452235 | 2026-01-05 | Plumbing | 8801 S HALSTED ST | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING SFR, TO ADD BATHROOM AT MASTER BEDROOM - SCOPE INCLUDES ASSOCIATED ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 | $2,500 |
| B200447709 | 2025-10-21 | Plumbing | 9623 S MERRILL AVE | FOR PERMIT 101070252: REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UNDER "OTHER APPLICANTS AND CONTRACTORS" ON PERMIT CERTIFICATE. | |
| B200446240 | 2025-10-15 | Plumbing | 10411 S EWING AVE | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PLUMBING PIPING. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON | $3,500 |
| B200445049 | 2025-10-03 | Plumbing | 4442 S LAVERGNE AVE | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 3 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PLUMBING PIPING. LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 NON | $1,400 |
| B200440530 | 2025-09-09 | Plumbing | 8801 S HALSTED ST | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 8 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF HOT WATER HEATER(S). INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PL | $3,000 |
| 101065779 | 2025-08-26 | Plumbing | 2814 E 79TH ST | SPR 2019, CBRC: INTERIOR BUILD OUT FOR MEDICAL OFFICES WITH LABORATORIES INCLUDING ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK PER PLANS TO AN EXISTING 1 STORY BRICK BUILDING. (CONSTR | $150,000 |
| 101066100 | 2025-08-25 | Plumbing | 5320 S LAFLIN ST | SPR 2019 CBRC - PROPOSED 3RD STORY ADDITION, REAR 2 STORY STAIRS, INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2 STORY/2 UNIT RESIDENCE W/ATTIC, PER PLANS. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT #25-164 | $50,000 |
| 101068359 | 2025-07-01 | Plumbing | 7620 S DANTE AVE | SPR 2019 CBC: INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXIST. 2-STORY MULTI-DWELLING FRAME RESIDENCE. NEW MECHANICAL, UPGRADE TO ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING.BASEMENT DECONVERSION TO COMPLY WITH VIOLA | $60,000 |
| 101066856 | 2025-06-09 | Plumbing | 7724 S THROOP ST | SC 2019 CRBC. RENOVATING AN EXISTING 2-UNIT RESIDENTIAL MASONRY BUILDING. UPDATING ELECTRICAL TO 400 AMP SERVICE, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (3A CONSTRUCTION AND R-5 OCCUPA | $75,000 |
| 101058328 | 2025-06-03 | Plumbing | 5520 S PERRY AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY, FRAME, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE . PROPOSED R-5 OCCUPANCY. CONSTRUCTION TYPE V-A. | $300,000 |
| 101068302 | 2025-05-28 | Plumbing | 7628 S ASHLAND AVE | SELF-CERT: ALTERATION LEVEL 3 - INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND 1-STORY MASONRY ADDITION AT REAR TO EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FELLOWSHIP HALL (ACCESSORY USE FUNCTION). NEW 400 AMP THRE | $350,000 |
| 101058329 | 2025-04-30 | Plumbing | 5524 S PERRY AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY, FRAME, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH DETACHED TWO-CAR GARAGE. PROPOSED R-5 OCCUPANCY. TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION. | $300,000 |
| 101058330 | 2025-04-14 | Plumbing | 5544 S PERRY AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 2 STORY, FRAME, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE. DETACHED 2 CAR FRAME GARAGE. PROPOSED R-5 OCCUPANCY. TYPE V-A CONST. | $300,000 |
| 101039232 | 2025-03-11 | Plumbing | 7415 S LANGLEY AVE | PROPOSED BASEMENT DUPLEX TO EXISTING TWO-FLAT, TWO STORY STRUCTURE WITH MINOR FRONT AND REAR PORCH REPAIR AND OTHER CODE VIOLATIONS IN A TYPE IIIB TWO STORY WITH BASEMENT, 2 DWELLI | $10,000 |
| 101060793 | 2025-02-05 | Plumbing | 10055 S LOWE AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC - ADDRESSING BUILDING VIOLATIONS TO DECONVERT ILLEGAL 2 UNITS TO A TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WOOD FRAME BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND REMOVE ILLEGALY BUILT PORCH | $50,000 |
| B200409239 | 2025-02-04 | Plumbing | 715 E 68TH ST | FOR PERMIT 100997528: REPLACEMENT GENERAL CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. REPLACEMENT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. NEW CONTRACTOR(S) LISTED UNDER "OTHER APPLICANTS AND CO | |
| 101042660 | 2025-01-14 | Plumbing | 604 E 89TH PL | SPR 2019 CBRC - DEMOLISH FRONT ENCLOSED PORCH AND REPLACE WITH STAIRS/LANDING, PROPOSED REAR DECK. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CONVERT EXISTING 2 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING W/BA | $63,000 |
| 101061550 | 2024-11-27 | Plumbing | 9410 S CHAMPLAIN AVE | SC 2019 CRBC; 2 STORY BRICK & FRAME SINGLE FAMILY HOME. GUT REHABILITATION; INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO BASEMENT,1ST AND 2ND FLOORS. NEW FRAMING, DRYWALL, ELEC., MECHANICAL AND PLUMBI | $120,000 |
| B200404469 | 2024-11-20 | Plumbing | 4520 S LEAMINGTON AVE | NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: WORK IN LIVING ROOM, 3 BEDROOMS, KITCHEN, BATHROOM AND BASEMENT: REPLACE ALL OUTLETS, ALL LIGHT SWITCHES, ALL OLD LIGHT FIXTURES (REPLACE WITH LED LIGH | $105,000 |
| 101031420 | 2024-11-12 | Plumbing | 7257 S JEFFERY BLVD | INTERIOR BUILD-OUT OF EXISTING VACANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING TO DAY CARE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE (AS PER PLANS) | $200,000 |
| 101057936 | 2024-08-23 | Plumbing | 8105 S HONORE ST | SPR 2019 CRBC RENOVATING EXISTING TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME. REPLACING MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING SYSTEMS. (R-5 TYPE 3A CONSTRUCTION). | $75,000 |
| B200026352 | 2024-08-19 | Plumbing | 8837 S MORGAN ST | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 5 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF HOT WATER HEATER(S). LOCATIONS: 1 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 0 | $2,500 |
| B200025408 | 2024-08-14 | Plumbing | 5745 S STATE ST | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 4 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 INTERIOR COMMON AREAS, 2ND | $100 |
| 101021196 | 2024-08-14 | Plumbing | 5534 W NORTH AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR RENOVATIONS TO CAFE AT FIRST FLOOR, WORK TO INCLUDE RELOCATION OF WATER, ELECTRICAL AND GAS SERVICES,REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTRANCE, SELECT DEMOLITION OF EXIST | $300,000 |
| 101051116 | 2024-08-02 | Plumbing | 10829 S EGGLESTON AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITION TO SECOND STORY. WORK INCLUDES NEW ELECTRICAL, PLUMBI | $138,000 |
| B200024466 | 2024-08-01 | Plumbing | 7429 S CONSTANCE AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #101032953. TO CHANGE OF PLUMBING CONTRACTOR. | |
| 101049597 | 2024-07-26 | Plumbing | 4348 S BERKELEY AVE | SPR 2019 CBC - ERECTION OF NEW 3-STORY APARTMENT BUILDING W/BASEMENT- ADDRESS 4348 S. BERKELEY AVE. CONSISTING OF TOTAL 2 DU AND 1 DETACHED GARAGE FOR 2 PARKING SPACES LOCATED ON T | $1,200,000 |
| 101045509 | 2024-07-23 | Plumbing | 923 W 85TH ST | SPR 2019 CBC:CONVERT FROM 2 DWELLING UNIT TO 3 DWELLING UNIT. AN EXIST. 2 STORY MULTI-DWELLING BRICK BUILDING. RENOVATE EXIST 1ST. AND 2ND. FLOOR. UPGRADE TO MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL | $60,000 |
| 101041470 | 2024-05-24 | Plumbing | 6610 S PARNELL AVE | REVISION TO A PREVIOUS PERMIT #100239559. REMOVE THE EXISTING REAR SECOND FLOOR BALCONY AND REPLACE WITH A "JULIAN BALCONY" AS PER PLAN | $50,000 |
| 101043616 | 2024-05-14 | Plumbing | 3639 E 106TH ST | INTERIOR REMODEL OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR A NEW CAFE IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, EXITINGMECANICAL, AND NEW ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS TO EXISTING PANEL, AND NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES AS P | $30,000 |
| 101036666 | 2024-05-07 | Plumbing | 814 E 48TH ST | SPR 2019 CBCEXTERIOR/INTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXIST. SINGLE FAMILY 2 STORY ROW HOUSE BRICK BUILDING. BUILD-OUT EXIST BASEMENT, NEW REAR WOOD DECK, NEW MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND P | $130,000 |
| 101046091 | 2024-04-19 | Plumbing | 10452 S WABASH AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: REHABILITATE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE PER PLAN. BUILD OUT ATTIC AND BASEMENT PER PLAN. ARTCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING DISCIPLE INV | $80,000 |
| B200013173 | 2024-04-15 | Plumbing | 9339 S BURNSIDE AVE | NON STRUCTURAL INTERIOR WORK: REPLACE EXISTING DRYWALL, EXISTING PLUMBING AND EXISTING ELECTRICAL. FLOORING (WOOD/TILE) (NO REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF PLUMBING RISERS)(NO CHANGES TO LAY | $107,000 |
| B200013303 | 2024-04-12 | Plumbing | 1123 E 95TH ST | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 2 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF HOT WATER HEATER(S). INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PL | $100 |
| 101040798 | 2024-04-05 | Plumbing | 10847 S EGGLESTON AVE | SPR2019 CBC- INTERIOR REMODELING OF AN EXISTING RESIDENCE, INCLUDING NEW FRAMING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, HEATING, INSULATION, DRYWALL AND INTERIOR FINISHES. CURRENT AND PROPOSED US | $140,000 |
| B200011596 | 2024-03-26 | Plumbing | 8243 S ST LAWRENCE AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #100657203.TO CHANGE GENERAL AND PLUMBING CONTRACTOR | |
| 101039815 | 2024-03-13 | Plumbing | 3023 W FIFTH AVE | SPR 2019 CBC.INTERIOR ALTERATIONS CONVERT FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE TO A RESIDENTIOL UNIT WITH NEW HVAC, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING AS PER PLANS.(CONDITIONAL PERMIT SUBJECT TO FIELD | $30,000 |
| B200010304 | 2024-03-06 | Plumbing | 7500 S EXCHANGE AVE | REPAIR OR IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF 5 PLUMBING FIXTURES AS DESCRIBED IN PERMIT APPLICATION. INCLUDES REPAIR OR REPLACMENT OF PLUMBING PIPING. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON | $100 |
| B200006533 | 2024-02-22 | Plumbing | 7541 S ELLIS AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT #101024329. TO CHANGE GENERAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS. |
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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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 →