COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Novak Construction Company — permit history in Chicago, IL
Novak Construction Company appears on 344 Chicago permit records from 2006 through 2026, most often general construction (99.1% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| General construction | 341 | 99.1% |
| Demolition | 3 | 0.87% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 14 |
| 2013 | 20 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 29 |
| 2025 | 10 |
| 2026 | 4 |
Busiest year on record: 2011, with 29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Norman Mechanical | 52 | 2024-10-30 |
| Terry Plumbing A Matrix Holdin | 52 | 2026-04-23 |
| Berry Electric Contracting Co. | 50 | 2024-07-17 |
| Denning, Inc | 26 | 2026-04-23 |
| Kohn Plumbing LLC | 24 | 2024-07-30 |
| Belle Engineering | 22 | 2011-09-02 |
| Sun Ray Heating, Inc | 19 | 2020-07-02 |
| Engineered Services, Inc. | 19 | 2015-07-22 |
| Sylves & Son Plumbing Inc. | 19 | 2012-11-16 |
| Volt Electric,Inc. | 17 | 2026-04-21 |
| Associated Electrical Contract | 17 | 2024-12-04 |
| Denning | 16 | 2021-03-19 |
142 companies are named alongside Novak Construction Company 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 |
|---|---|
| 1101 W JACKSON BLVD | 2026-04-23 |
| 3661 W DIVISION ST | 2026-04-22 |
| 4466 N BROADWAY | 2026-04-21 |
| 3501 S PULASKI RD | 2026-01-12 |
| 1 S STATE ST | 2025-12-03 |
| 4045 N CICERO AVE | 2025-11-07 |
| 4059 N CICERO AVE | 2025-10-20 |
| 168 N STATE ST | 2025-06-10 |
| 1619 N NEVA AVE | 2025-05-07 |
| 1653 N NEVA AVE | 2025-04-11 |
| 7121 W WABANSIA AVE | 2025-04-11 |
| 7123 W WABANSIA AVE | 2025-04-11 |
| 3215 N WESTERN AVE | 2025-02-24 |
| 3423 N DRAKE AVE | 2025-01-20 |
176 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $20,000,000, median $220,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
344 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101076920 | 2026-04-23 | General construction | 1101 W JACKSON BLVD | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO EXISTING 2-STORY RETAIL/GROCERY STORE, INCLUDING FINISH REPLACEMENT, LAYOUT UPDATES, NEW BUILDING SIGNAGE AND SITE FURNISHINGS. ADDITION OF NEW REFRIGE | $4,827,111 |
| 101072291 | 2026-04-22 | General construction | 3661 W DIVISION ST | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING FIRST FLOOR TENANT SPACE WITHIN EXISTING (1) STORY SPACE. ALTERATIONS INCLUDE: NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, NEW FLOORING, NEW FINISHES, NEW | $550,000 |
| 101076929 | 2026-04-21 | General construction | 4466 N BROADWAY | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION TO EXISTING 3-STORY RETAIL AND GROCERY STORE. INTERIOR WORK INCLUDES FINISH REPLACEMENT, LAYOUT AND FINISH UPDATES. NEW REFRIGERATED REACH-IN CASES IN GR | $15,714,003 |
| 101071754 | 2026-01-12 | General construction | 3501 S PULASKI RD | SPR 2019 CBRC: SITE IMPROVEMENTS FOR EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO INCLUDE NEW ADA RAMP, SIDEWALKS, PEDESTRIAN GATES MODIFICATIONS AND VIDEO INTERCOMS AND SECURITY DEVICE INSTALLATION AS P | $425,000 |
| 101073811 | 2025-12-03 | General construction | 1 S STATE ST | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 2-STORY RETAIL AND GROCERY STORE. ALTERATION TO LAYOUT AND FINISHES INCLUDING ASSOCIATED MEP ALTERATION. ANTI-GRAFFITI FILM IN-KIND REPLACEME | $3,395,000 |
| 101072847 | 2025-11-07 | General construction | 4045 N CICERO AVE | SC / 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE (1) STORY RESTAURANT (SHELL & CORE ONLY), AS PER PLANS. (SEE PERMIT# 101067455 FOR SITE WORK) (OCCUPANCY GROUP: A-2 / TYPE IIB CONSTRUCTION | $1,200,000 |
| 101067455 | 2025-10-20 | General construction | 4059 N CICERO AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE (1) STORY RETAIL BUILDING TO INCLUDE AT-GRADE PARKING LOT AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK, AS PER PLANS. (OCCUPANCY GROUP: M / TYPE IIB CONSTRUCT | $10,900,000 |
| B200428264 | 2025-06-10 | General construction | 168 N STATE ST | HYDRONIC PIPING EXTENSION/RECONFIGURATION, ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = NO . LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), LOWER LEVEL (CHILLED WATER PIPING | $30,000 |
| 101066637 | 2025-05-07 | General construction | 1619 N NEVA AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT# 101043306 TO REMOVE NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL SOURCE AND REVISE THE BUILDING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE ELECTRIC ONLY, TO INCLUDE MINOR ARCHITECTURA | $107,000 |
| 101066641 | 2025-04-11 | General construction | 1653 N NEVA AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT# 101043313 TO REMOVE NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL SOURCE AND REVISE THE BUILDING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE ELECTRIC ONLY, TO INCLUDE MINOR STRUCTURAL F | $38,720 |
| 101066640 | 2025-04-11 | General construction | 7121 W WABANSIA AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT# 101043310 TO REMOVE NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL SOURCE AND REVISE THE BUILDING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE ELECTRIC ONLY, TO INCLUDE MINOR STRUCTURAL F | $38,720 |
| 101066639 | 2025-04-11 | General construction | 7123 W WABANSIA AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC: REVISION TO PERMIT# 101043308 TO REMOVE NATURAL GAS AS A FUEL SOURCE AND REVISE THE BUILDING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE ELECTRIC ONLY, TO INCLUDE MINOR STRUCTURAL F | $43,560 |
| 101062880 | 2025-02-24 | General construction | 3215 N WESTERN AVE | DDS / 2019 CBRC: INITIAL BUILD OUT OF AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY RETAIL BUILDING FOR NEW DAYCARE FACILITY AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR PLAYGROUND AS PER PLANS. (OCCU | $2,400,000 |
| B200407242 | 2025-01-20 | General construction | 3423 N DRAKE AVE | TEMPORARY STRUCTURE: NEW INSTALLATION. TENT (ENCLOSED SIDES) - ASSEMBLY - 600 SQ. FT. ELECTRICAL WORK = NO. NON-SEWER TOILETS: 0. INSTALL DATE: 12/11/2024; REMOVAL DATE: 12/16/2024 | |
| 101055993 | 2024-12-04 | General construction | 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE | RENOVATION OF EXISTING SURFACE PARKING LOT. SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO INCLUDE RESURFACING AND GRADING, UNDERGROUND DETENTION, NEW LANDSCAPE, AND ORNAMENTAL FENCE. PARKING LOT TO SERVE | $3,030,145 |
| 101054962 | 2024-11-18 | General construction | 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION/EXPANSION OF PARKING AREA FOR COSTCO STORE, INCLUDING NEW CAR PARKING SPACES, NEW UNDERGROUND STORMWATER INFILTRATION / DETENTION SYSTEM, LANDSCAPING. (O | $3,600,000 |
| 101043313 | 2024-10-30 | General construction | 1653 N NEVA AVE | DDS / 2019 CBC NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME BUILDING (8 DWELLING UNITS) AS PER PLANS. SITEWAO PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT# 101043308. (CONSTRUCTION TYPE: 5A / OCCU | $2,300,000 |
| 101043306 | 2024-10-29 | General construction | 1619 N NEVA AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 4-STORY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING (125 DWELLING UNITS) AS PER PLANS - SITEWORK PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT# 101043308. | $17,000,000 |
| 101043308 | 2024-10-29 | General construction | 7123 W WABANSIA AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME BUILDING (9 DWELLING UNITS) TO INCLUDE AT GRADE PARKING LOT (124 AUTOMOBILE PARKING SPACES | $2,400,000 |
| 101043310 | 2024-10-29 | General construction | 7121 W WABANSIA AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOME BUILDING (8 DWELLING UNITS) AS PER PLANS. SITEWORK PERMITTED UNDER PERMIT# 101043308. (CO | $2,300,000 |
| 101053757 | 2024-09-11 | General construction | 2700 N ELSTON AVE | **SELF CERT 2019 CBRC**: INTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL ALTERATIONS THAT INCLUDE MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. ITS A RENOVATION PERMIT FOR LANDLORD IMPROVEMENTS TO 6,205 SF GR | $350,000 |
| B200025349 | 2024-08-22 | General construction | 168 N STATE ST | REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RETAIL STOREFRONT WITH NEW CONTEMPORARY STOREFRONT. NEW STOREFRONT CONSTRUCTION TO INFILL EXISTING STOREFRONT OPENING AND MATCH EXISTING, WORK STOPS AT THE | $300,000 |
| 101054549 | 2024-07-30 | General construction | 1625 N HARLEM AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 101025791 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PARKING LOT, SITE PLAN AND LANDSCAPING AS PER PLANS. (CONSTRUCTION TYPE: II-A / | $1 |
| 101048634 | 2024-07-17 | General construction | 3 W CHICAGO AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC - ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE - SUITE 100 AS PER PLANS - OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION: M, CONSTRUCTION TYPE: I-A; FULLY SPRINKLERED**CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS SUBJEC | $1,325,000 |
| 101051758 | 2024-06-12 | General construction | 3105 W 26TH ST | SELF-CERT/2019 INTERIOR/EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE (TENANT 8) IN AN EXISTING 1 STORY RETAIL BUILDING, PER PLANS.(OCCUPANCY GROUP B/M; TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION) | $100,000 |
| B200018182 | 2024-06-06 | General construction | 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE | 3 TEMPORARY TRAILER(S) IN CONNECTION WITH WORK UNDER PERMIT 101048301. PERMIT START DATE: 6/10/2024. PERMIT DURATION: 1 YEARS. | |
| 101046023 | 2024-05-21 | General construction | 166 N STATE ST | EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF A MULTI-STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR BUILD-OUT WORK, VANILLA BOX FINISH ONLY- NO SPECIFIC TENANT. NO STRUCTURAL WORK, REMOVAL OF | $20,000 |
| 101046024 | 2024-05-21 | General construction | 168 N STATE ST | EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF A MULTI-STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR BUILD-OUT WORK, VANILLA BOX FINISH ONLY- NO SPECIFIC TENANT. NO STRUCTURAL WORK, REMOVAL OF | $25,000 |
| B200016850 | 2024-05-17 | General construction | 6315 S PULASKI RD | EPP 2019 CBRC: EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE NORTH, SOUTH, EAST WEST FACADES OF EXISTING 1-STORY CVS. PAINTING, MASONRY REPAIRS, REMOVE DECORATIVE TRELLIS AT MAIN ENTRANCE. | $250,000 |
| 101049071 | 2024-05-13 | General construction | 3423 N DRAKE AVE | 2019 CBC: SELF CERT: REVISION TO PERMIT 101011913 TO ENLARGE SKYLIGHT AT OPEN OFFICE, CREATE NEW AND ALTER OPENINGS IN EXTERIOR FACADE, ENLARGE ROOM 154 GYM, RELOCATE ROOM 152 ELEC | $1,500,000 |
| B200014292 | 2024-05-10 | General construction | 6315 S PULASKI RD | SCOPE: NONSTRUCTURAL INTERIOR ALTERATION TO MANAGER’S OFFICE EMPLOYEE’S LOUNGE TO EXPAND EXISTING MANAGER’S OFFICE AND CONVERT INTO EMPLOYEE LOUNGE, WITH NEW STANDARD KITCHENETTE | $50,000 |
| 101032264 | 2024-05-07 | General construction | 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE | SPR 2019 CBRC - REVSION TO PERMIT # 101003020 INCLUDES IMPROVEMENT OF THE OPTICAL CENTER, REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING OPTICAL SALES AND REFRESH FOODS, FINISHED, CASEWORK, EQUPMENT IN T | $387,000 |
| 101048301 | 2024-05-01 | General construction | 2746 N CLYBOURN AVE | SELF CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUND FLOOR LOCKER ROOM AND MEZZANINE. WORK TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND STRUCTURAL WORK A | $475,000 |
| 101046877 | 2024-05-01 | General construction | 3117 W 26TH ST | REVISION TO #100999116, FACADE MODIFICATIONS, INTERNAL RENOVATIONS IN A 1 STORY RESTAURANT, PER PLANS. | $10,000 |
| B200011749 | 2024-04-10 | General construction | 168 N STATE ST | IN-KIND REPLACEMENT OF TWO EXISTING RETAIL STOREFRONTS, NO OTHER WORK. LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 2 NON-RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), EXTERIOR WORK, FRONT FACADE OF RETAIL UNITS ON T | $300,000 |
| 101046026 | 2024-04-09 | General construction | 168 N STATE ST | EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF A MULTI-STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK ONLY. NO STRUCTURAL WORK, REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, FINISH FLOORING | $10,000 |
| 101046025 | 2024-04-04 | General construction | 166 N STATE ST | EXISTING MERCANTILE SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR OF A MULTI-STORY BUILDING. PROPOSED INTERIOR DEMOLITION WORK ONLY. NO STRUCTURAL WORK, REMOVAL OF NON-LOAD BEARING WALLS, FINISH FLOORING | $10,000 |
| B200011910 | 2024-04-02 | General construction | 3107 W 26TH ST | REVISION TO PERMIT #B200005364 TO CHANGE ADDRESS TO 3107 W. 26TH ST. | |
| 101042663 | 2024-03-29 | General construction | 1625 N HARLEM AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) REVISION TO PERMIT NUMBER 101025791 FOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE PARKING LOT AND LANDSCAPING AS PER PLANS. (CONSTRUCTION TYPE: II-A / OCCUPANCY C | $1 |
| 101042414 | 2024-02-21 | General construction | 6315 S PULASKI RD | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN EXISTING 1-STORY RETAIL/PHARMACY STORE TO SUBDIVIDE THE SPACE INTO TWO SUITES A PHARMACY AND SUITE B MEDICAL OFFICE AS PER PLANS. (OCCU | $2,000,000 |
| 101016426 | 2024-02-09 | General construction | 3053 W 26TH ST | INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING RETAIL SPACE FOR NEW RETAIL TENANT, PER PLANS. (OIA 3059 W 26TH ST) | $1,500,000 |
| 101031114 | 2024-01-31 | General construction | 3045 W 26TH ST | SPR / 2019 CBRC: REVISION TO PERMIT 100999580 FOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS, STEEL FRAMING AT EXTERIOR WALL, RTU CONFIGURATION, JOINT REINFORCEMENT, SPRINKLER PUMP ROOM, TO AN EXIST | $30,000 |
| B200005364 | 2024-01-12 | General construction | 3107 W 26TH ST | REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AFFECTING 1 SYSTEMS : 1 ROOFTOP PACKAGED UNIT(TRANE, GCC180A3EHA, ROOF) . ELECTRICAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT = NO . LOCATIONS: 0 RESIDENTIAL UNIT(S), 1 NON-RESI | $10,000 |
| 101025791 | 2023-12-05 | General construction | 1625 N HARLEM AVE | (DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES / 2019 CBC) NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A 3-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING TO INCLUDE AT GRADE PARKING LOT AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK AS PER PLANS. (CONSTRUCTION T | $15,100,000 |
| 101033391 | 2023-11-15 | General construction | 1435 W WEBSTER AVE | ***DIRECT DEVELOPER SERVICES*** REVISION TO PERMIT 101007958 TO INSTALL TWO SKYLIGHTS ON EXISTING SECOND FLOOR ROOF. ALL AS PER PLANS. CONSULTANT REVIEWER: GLOBETROTTERS ENGINEERI | $175,000 |
| 101033125 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 4728 W IRVING PARK RD | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED, SINGLE-SIDED, SIGN CABINET ON SOUTH ELEVATION AND CONNECT TO SUPPLIED LEADS. | $8,000 |
| 101033123 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 4728 W IRVING PARK RD | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED, DOUBLE-SIDED, SIGN CABINET ON WEST ELEVATION AND CONNECT TO SUPPLIED LEADS. | $6,000 |
| 101033119 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 4728 W IRVING PARK RD | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED, DOUBLE-SIDED, SIGN CABINET ON SOUTH ELEVATION AND CONNECT TO SUPPLIED LEADS. | $6,000 |
| 101033118 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 4728 W IRVING PARK RD | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED CHANNEL LETTER LOGO ON STOREFRONT GLASS WALL ON SOUTHWEST ELEVATION AND CONNECT TO SUPPLIED LEADS. | $9,000 |
| 101035785 | 2023-10-19 | General construction | 3059 W 26TH ST | REVISION TO PERMIT NO 101016426 TO CHANGE VENT CONTRACTOR TO JAMESON SHEET METAL. | $1 |
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 →