COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
John Downes Construction, Inc. — permit history in Chicago, IL
John Downes Construction, Inc. appears on 65 Chicago permit records from 2013 through 2026, most often general construction (97% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 65 | 97% |
| Mechanical / HVAC | 2 | 3% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Busiest year on record: 2023, with 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LP Plumbing, Inc | 37 | 2024-05-20 |
| D&G Electric Service Inc. | 36 | 2026-04-14 |
| Kts Heating & Cooling Inc | 26 | 2026-04-14 |
| Miron Heating & Cooling | 21 | 2019-02-05 |
| Alex's Electric | 9 | 2016-11-01 |
| Og Plumbing | 8 | 2016-04-28 |
| Quantum Plumbing LLC | 7 | 2026-02-25 |
| D & G Electric, Inc. | 4 | 2018-04-05 |
| Miron Heating & Cooling, Inc | 2 | 2017-03-24 |
| T & M Electric | 2 | 2013-11-25 |
| Agc Electric Inc | 1 | 2021-06-07 |
| Cs Electric Inc. | 1 | 2015-10-08 |
16 companies are named alongside John Downes Construction, 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 |
|---|---|
| 1811 W SUPERIOR ST | 2026-04-14 |
| 2127 W HURON ST | 2026-02-25 |
| 4026 N HERMITAGE AVE | 2026-02-17 |
| 4028 N HERMITAGE AVE | 2026-02-17 |
| 4616 N CLAREMONT AVE | 2025-11-06 |
| 2213 W HURON ST | 2025-04-04 |
| 2034 W ERIE ST | 2025-03-24 |
| 2036 W ERIE ST | 2025-03-24 |
| 2128 W SUPERIOR ST | 2024-12-10 |
| 1736 W CARMEN AVE | 2024-05-20 |
| 2030 W ERIE ST | 2024-03-05 |
| 1753 W BARRY AVE | 2023-11-14 |
| 1814 W ERIE ST | 2023-08-31 |
| 1738 W SUPERIOR ST | 2023-08-24 |
52 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $1 to $744,200, median $550,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
65 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101080687 | 2026-04-14 | General construction | 1811 W SUPERIOR ST | SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, A DETACHED TWO CAR GARAGE WITH A ROOF DECK, PERGOLA AND ACCESS STAIR. 6 FOOT PRIVACY WOOD FENCE A | $650,000 |
| 101077936 | 2026-02-25 | Mechanical / HVAC | 2127 W HURON ST | PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, FRONT 5' IRON/SIDE 6' WOOD FENCES, AND 2 CAR GARAGE W/ROOF DECK, FIREPLANCE, AND PERGOLA, PER PLANS. | $665,000 |
| 101077936 | 2026-02-25 | General construction | 2127 W HURON ST | PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, FRONT 5' IRON/SIDE 6' WOOD FENCES, AND 2 CAR GARAGE W/ROOF DECK, FIREPLANCE, AND PERGOLA, PER PLANS. | $665,000 |
| 101078025 | 2026-02-17 | General construction | 4026 N HERMITAGE AVE | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT, 2 CAR GARAGE AND 6'-0" HIGH WOOD FENCE AS WELL AS A FRONT PORCH AND CONCRETE WALKWAYS, AS PER PLAN | $680,000 |
| 101078026 | 2026-02-17 | General construction | 4028 N HERMITAGE AVE | SC 2019. ERECT A 2 STORYTYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A FRONT PORCH, BASEMENT, DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE AND 6'-0" HIGH WOOD FENCE AND CONCRETE WALKWAYS, AS PER PLANS. R5 | $650,000 |
| 101075359 | 2025-11-06 | General construction | 4616 N CLAREMONT AVE | SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY TYPE VA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE IN THE REAR, A DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH A ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIR AND PER | $650,000 |
| 101064186 | 2025-04-04 | General construction | 2213 W HURON ST | SC 2019 CBC. ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT. FRONT ENTRY WITH A ROOF, COLUMNS AND STAIRS, A 6 FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PROP | $650,000 |
| 101064182 | 2025-03-24 | General construction | 2034 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC. ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT. FRONT ENTRY WITH A ROOF. COLUMNS AND STAIRS A 6 FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PRO | $650,000 |
| 101064189 | 2025-03-24 | Mechanical / HVAC | 2036 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT. FRONT ENTRY WITH A ROOF, COLUMNS AND STAIRS A 6 FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PROP | $650,000 |
| 101064189 | 2025-03-24 | General construction | 2036 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT. FRONT ENTRY WITH A ROOF, COLUMNS AND STAIRS A 6 FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PROP | $650,000 |
| 101057509 | 2024-12-10 | General construction | 2128 W SUPERIOR ST | SELF-CERT. 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, 6' WOOD FENCE, AND 2 CAR GARAGE W/ROOF DECK AND PERGOLA. PER PLANS. R-5 OCC. / TYPE V-A CONST. | $650,000 |
| 101046265 | 2024-05-20 | General construction | 1736 W CARMEN AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME REAR 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ADU COACH HOUSE LIVING SPACE ABOVE. NO WORK TO BE PERFORMED TO THE PRINCIPAL EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, AS PER PLANS. | $200,000 |
| 101036996 | 2024-03-05 | General construction | 2030 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT AND A DETACHED V-A CONST, 2 CAR GARAGE WITH A ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIRS, AND PERGOLA, AS PER PLANS. R-5 / V-A C | $550,000 |
| 101036698 | 2024-01-04 | General construction | 1736 W CARMEN AVE | SC 2019 REDUCE THE REAR DECK AND STAIRS OF THE EXISTING TWO-STORY FRAME SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE, AS PER PLANS | $2,000 |
| 101031045 | 2023-11-14 | General construction | 1753 W BARRY AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIRS AND PEGOLA. PROVIDE A 6'-0" PRIVACY FENCE AT REAR, AS | $600,000 |
| 101029936 | 2023-08-31 | General construction | 1814 W ERIE ST | CHANGE OF MASON CONCRETE CONTRACTOR PERMIT #101023383 TO INLAND HOME REMODELING INC. | $1 |
| 101023383 | 2023-08-30 | General construction | 1814 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT AND A 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE, A ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIR AND PERGOLA, AS PER PLANS. R-5 , TYPE V-A. | $600,000 |
| 101023364 | 2023-08-24 | General construction | 1738 W SUPERIOR ST | SC 2019 CBC: PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, FRONT STAIRS/LANDING, '6 WOOD FENCE, AND 2 CAR GARAGE W/ROOF DECK AMD PERGOLA, PER PLANS. CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PER 14A-4-404.13., RELE | $600,000 |
| 101020511 | 2023-06-14 | General construction | 1818 W ERIE ST | CHANGE OF MASONARY CONCRETE CONTRACTOR PERMIT #10100784 TO MASONARY CONCRETE CONTRACTOR. | $1 |
| 101020396 | 2023-06-13 | General construction | 1918 W CORTLAND ST | CHANGE OF MASONRY CONCRTE CONTRACTOR PERMIT #100980290 TO INLAND HOME REMODELING INC. | $1 |
| 101020385 | 2023-06-13 | General construction | 1736 W CARMEN AVE | CHANGHE OF MASONRY CONCRETE CONTRACTOR PERMIT #100978870 TO INLAND HOME REMODELING INC. | $1 |
| 101020285 | 2023-06-12 | General construction | 2030 W ERIE ST | CHANGE OF CONCRETE MASON CONTRACTOR PERMIT #101006105 TO INLAND HOME REMODLEING INC. | $1 |
| 101015915 | 2023-06-12 | General construction | 1635 W EDGEWATER AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC ERECT WOOD FENCE ON ROOFTOP DECK PARAPET WALL. RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY CONSTRUCTION TYPE 3B CONSTRUCTION | $10,000 |
| 101006105 | 2023-05-23 | General construction | 2030 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT AND A DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH A ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIRS AND PERGOLA, AS PER PLANS | $650,000 |
| 101000784 | 2023-03-31 | General construction | 1818 W ERIE ST | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT, FRONT ENTRY WITH A ROOF, COLUMNS AND STAIRS. A 6 FOOT HIGH PRIVACY FENCE LOCATED AT BOTH SIDES OF THE PR | $650,000 |
| 100980290 | 2023-01-30 | General construction | 1918 W CORTLAND ST | PROPOSED 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, ROOF DECK/ENCLOSURE AND PERGOLA, AND REAR 2 CAR GARAGE 2/ROOF DECK, PER PLANS. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT #22-289 APPROVED 11.25.2022. | $600,000 |
| 100986307 | 2022-10-19 | General construction | 1839 W SUPERIOR ST | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY SFR W/BASEMENT, REAR 6' WOOD FENCE, AND REAR 2 CAR GARAGE W/ROOF DECK, FIREPLACE, AND PERGOLA. V-A CONST. - R-5 OCC. V- GARAGE PER PLANS.CONDITIONAL AP | $600,000 |
| 100978870 | 2022-10-18 | General construction | 1736 W CARMEN AVE | SC 2019 CBRC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT PROVIDE AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM, SPRINKLER THROUGH-OUT, AS PER PLANS. R-5 / V-A CONST. | $600,000 |
| 100959397 | 2022-05-06 | General construction | 1755 W SUPERIOR ST | SC 2019 CBC: ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH A BASEMENT AND A 2 CAR GARAGE WITH A ROOF DECK, ACCESS STAIRS AND PERGOLA, AS PER PLANS.TYPE VA CONST, R-5 USE. | $550,000 |
| 100949062 | 2021-11-17 | General construction | 5719 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | ALTERNATIVE CODE APPROVAL PERMIT #100920231 TO USE PVC IN LIEU OF CAST IRON | $1 |
| 100936950 | 2021-10-25 | General construction | 1718 W ERIE ST | ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK, AS PER PLANS. | $580,000 |
| 100920231 | 2021-07-09 | General construction | 5719 N RAVENSWOOD AVE | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC - ERECT A 2 STORY FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND A 3 CAR GARAGE, AS PER PLANS. | $500,000 |
| 100911411 | 2021-06-07 | General construction | 7304 W MYRTLE AVE | INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT, FIRST, AND SECOND FLOORS. NO ADDITIONAL SQUARE FOOTAGE ADDED TO AND EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME | $100,000 |
| 100904669 | 2021-02-16 | General construction | 2631 N WILTON AVE | SC - CBC 2019 ***NO ROOF DECK ALLOWED TO BE BUILT ON THE PRIMARY STRUCTURE*** ERECT A 3 STORY MASONRY 3 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING WITH A 3 CAR GARAGE, AS PER PLANS. | $720,000 |
| 100886298 | 2020-11-06 | General construction | 1118 W NEWPORT AVE | ERECT A 3 STORY, 3 DWELLING UNIT APARTMENT MASONRY BUILDING AND 3 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK, AS PER PLANS. | $700,000 |
| 100872434 | 2020-06-03 | General construction | 2234 W OAKDALE AVE | GARAGE STAIR CONNECTION AND NEW ROOF TOP DECK TO AN EXISTING 2 CAR GARAGE WITH FLAT ROOF TO SERVICE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE PER PLANS | $15,000 |
| 100839724 | 2020-02-20 | General construction | 1910 W WOLFRAM ST | ERECT A 2 STORY, IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK , PERGOLAS , PER PLANS | $609,000 |
| 100860524 | 2020-01-30 | General construction | 1635 W EDGEWATER AVE | REVISION TO PERMIT NO. 100796851; CHANGE GENERAL CONTRACTOR TO JOHN DOWNES CONSTRUCTION; CHANGE OF PLUMBING CONTRACTOR TO PAWEL LASEK/LP PLUMBING; CHANGE OF VENT/REFRIG TO KTS HEAT | $1,000 |
| 100818336 | 2019-06-28 | General construction | 1639 W EDGEWATER AVE | OIA '1637 W EDGEWATER AVE' ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK AND OPEN STAIRS | $649,800 |
| 100815130 | 2019-05-21 | General construction | 1656 W HURON ST | ERECT A 2 STORY, IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK AND TRELLIS,PER PLANS | $507,000 |
| 100800789 | 2019-02-05 | General construction | 2234 W OAKDALE AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESISDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE PER PLANS | $744,200 |
| 100793290 | 2018-12-14 | General construction | 5053 N WOLCOTT AVE | ERECT A2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE PER PLANS | $598,050 |
| 100793097 | 2018-12-12 | General construction | 5055 N WOLCOTT AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY, IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE PER PLANS | $598,050 |
| 100765166 | 2018-09-20 | General construction | 2337 N CAMPBELL AVE | ' ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE PER PLANS | $350,000 |
| 100764983 | 2018-09-19 | General construction | 2337 N CAMPBELL AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND DETACHED 2CAR GARAGE PER PLANS | $350,000 |
| 100743852 | 2018-04-05 | General construction | 1645 W EDGEWATER AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY, IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND A 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK PER PLANS | $484,920 |
| 100743823 | 2018-04-05 | General construction | 1641 W EDGEWATER AVE | ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND A 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK AND OPEN STAIRS PER PLANS | $660,200 |
| 100743078 | 2018-02-08 | General construction | 2417 N ARTESIAN AVE | ERECT A 3 STORY , IVA FRAME 2 UNIT APARMENT BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND 3 CAR DETACHED GARAGE WITH ROOF DECK PER PLANS | $660,200 |
| 100715062 | 2018-01-13 | General construction | 2420 W FLETCHER ST | ERECT A 2 STORY , IVA FRAME SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT AND 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE PER PLANS | $375,000 |
| 100724257 | 2017-12-21 | General construction | 5925 N WEST CIRCLE AVE | NEW REAR 2 CAR GARAGE TO REMPLACE EXISTING PER PLANS | $400,000 |
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.
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 →