COMPANY RECORD · CHICAGO, IL
Smart Elevator Company — permit history in Chicago, IL
Smart Elevator Company appears on 286 Chicago permit records from 2011 through 2026, most often elevator (98.6% of the record).
Permit categories
| Category | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Elevator | 282 | 98.6% |
| General construction | 4 | 1.4% |
2 categories, as classified by the issuing authority. Small categories stay visible rather than being rounded away.
Activity by year
| Year | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 102 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 28 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 18 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Busiest year on record: 2019, with 102 permits. One project can account for several filings, so read this as filing activity rather than workload.
Where they worked
| Address in source | Most recent permit |
|---|---|
| 500 N MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-08-19 |
| 1431 W TAYLOR ST | 2026-07-29 |
| 705 W CHICAGO AVE | 2026-06-29 |
| 10 S CANAL ST | 2026-06-17 |
| 1130 S MICHIGAN AVE | 2026-01-28 |
| 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR | 2025-12-31 |
| 343 W OLD TOWN CT | 2025-12-17 |
| 1645 W OGDEN AVE | 2025-12-17 |
| 710 N LAKE SHORE DR | 2025-12-17 |
| 6001 S STONY ISLAND AVE | 2025-11-05 |
| 201 E CHESTNUT ST | 2025-08-13 |
| 400 N LA SALLE DR | 2025-07-23 |
| 320 E SUPERIOR ST | 2025-06-18 |
| 360 W HUBBARD ST | 2025-06-11 |
234 distinct addresses on record; the 14 most recent are shown. Declared value on record runs from $0 to $4,200,000, median $45,000. Addresses appear as the authority published them. A permit is a filing at an address, not a completed job there.
Permits on record
286 permits; open the 50 most recent
| Permit | Issued | Category | Address in source | Scope as filed | Declared value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101086890 | 2026-08-19 | Elevator | 500 N MICHIGAN AVE | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3000LB CAPACITY, 23-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#1,#2,#4); AND ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#9), PURSUANT TO THE SCO | $2,400,000 |
| 101086607 | 2026-07-29 | Elevator | 500 N MICHIGAN AVE | DECOMMISSION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 23-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#3), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV004243) | $40,000 |
| 101086604 | 2026-07-29 | Elevator | 1431 W TAYLOR ST | COMPLETION OF EXISTING MODERNIZATION PERMIT(101001893), PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK AND OPEN VIOLATIONS REMAINING.(#150831) | $0 |
| 101085146 | 2026-06-29 | Elevator | 705 W CHICAGO AVE | INSTALLATION OF (3) THREE HYDRAULIC ELEVATORS; (2) TWO FREIGHT AND (1) ONE PASSENGER. CAR EF1: 15,000LBS CAPACITY @ 50FPM, 2 FLOORS. CAR EF2: 12,000LBS CAPACITY @ 50FPM, 2 FLOORS & | $1,600,000 |
| 101084884 | 2026-06-17 | Elevator | 10 S CANAL ST | MODERNIZATION OF (8) EG ELEVATORS. (7) SEVEN EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS; CARS 8-13: 3500LBS CAPACITY @ 700FPM, 20 FLOORS AND (1) ONE FREIGHT ELEVATOR; CAR 1: 10,000LBS CAPACITY @ 350 F | $4,200,000 |
| 101083744 | 2026-05-27 | Elevator | 500 N MICHIGAN AVE | DECOMMISSION/REMOVAL OF FOUR(4) 3000LB CAPACITY, 12-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#5-#8) DUE TO BUILDING RENNOVATION, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV004243) | $100,000 |
| 101078935 | 2026-01-28 | Elevator | 1130 S MICHIGAN AVE | REPLACEMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 43-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV004361) | $25,000 |
| 101078503 | 2026-01-14 | Elevator | 10 S CANAL ST | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, (#4) 29-FLOOR, (#2,#3) 27-FLOOR, 1000FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV000732) | $160,000 |
| 101077746 | 2025-12-31 | Elevator | 2800 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF FOUR(4) 2000LB CAPACITY, 43-FLOOR, INCREASED SPEED FROM 500 TO 700FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#1-4), AND TWO(2) 2500LB CAPACITY, 44-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS | $3,500,000 |
| 101077752 | 2025-12-17 | Elevator | 343 W OLD TOWN CT | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 2500LB CAPACITY, 8-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(100016392) | $550,000 |
| 101077748 | 2025-12-17 | Elevator | 1645 W OGDEN AVE | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 3500LB CAPACITY, 9-FLOOR, 250FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(100023597) | $450,000 |
| 101077745 | 2025-12-17 | Elevator | 710 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3500LB CAPACITY, 18-FLOOR(1/ABT), 19-FLOOR(2/ABT), AND 20-FLOOR(3/ABT), 500FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV003375) | $900,000 |
| 101075937 | 2025-11-05 | Elevator | 6001 S STONY ISLAND AVE | INSTALLATION OF TWO(2) 4000LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 125FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#8,#10), AND ONE(1) 8000LB CAPACITY, 3-FLOOR, 125FPM, HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#11), PU | $900,000 |
| 101072715 | 2025-08-13 | Elevator | 10 S CANAL ST | MODERNIZATION OF (3) THREE EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS, CARS #5,#6 & #7: 3500LBS CAPACITY @ 1000FPM, 10 STOPS (27 FLOORS), PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHI | $1,600,000 |
| 101072720 | 2025-08-13 | Elevator | 201 E CHESTNUT ST | MODERNIZATION OF (2) TWO EWGT TO EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS, 2500LBS CAPACITY @ 350 FPM, 25 STOPS, PURSUANT TO SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED AND SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS | $1,000,000 |
| 101072098 | 2025-07-23 | Elevator | 400 N LA SALLE DR | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3000LB CAPACITY, 45-FLOOR, 700FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#1-3); AND ONE(1) 5000LB CAPACITY, 47-FLOOR, SERVICE ELEVATOR(#4), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SU | $1,800,000 |
| 101070430 | 2025-06-18 | Elevator | 320 E SUPERIOR ST | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 3000LB CAPACITY, 16-FLOOR, 500FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS(#1-#3); AND ONE(1) 4000LB CAPACITY, 16-FLOOR, SERVICE ELEVATOR(#4), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK S | $1,200,000 |
| 101070397 | 2025-06-11 | Elevator | 360 W HUBBARD ST | REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON EG PASSENGER ELEVATORS 1 & 2, 3000LBS CAPACITY, 43 FLOORS, SUBJECT TO CITY OF CHICAGO DEPT. OF BUILDINGS ELEVATOR BUREAU INSPECTION (A/P #1004745166). | $0 |
| 101069514 | 2025-05-22 | Elevator | 400 N LAKE SHORE DR | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 4500LB CAPACITY, 2-FLOOR, 100FPM, HOLELESS HYDRAULIC, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $200,000 |
| 101065660 | 2025-02-19 | Elevator | 2323 W PERSHING RD | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 3500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(100085776) | $550,000 |
| 101064507 | 2025-01-22 | Elevator | 619 W STRATFORD PL | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2000LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 100FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(ONLY), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV006751) | $180,000 |
| 101063447 | 2024-12-19 | Elevator | 505 N MCCLURG CT | REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON ONE (1) 3000LB.CAP, 47-FLOORS, GEARLESS TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR #3. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100169893 | $45,000 |
| 101063446 | 2024-12-18 | Elevator | 4444 S PULASKI RD | MODERNIZATION OF ONE (1) 2500LB.CAP, 3-FLOORS, 125 FPM, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV005459 | $140,000 |
| 101059664 | 2024-09-18 | Elevator | 3757 S WABASH AVE | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 2100LB CAPACITY, 100FPM, NORTH (1) 5-FLOOR, SOUTH(1) 3-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV018612) | $280,000 |
| 101055590 | 2024-07-17 | Elevator | 3125 W FULLERTON AVE | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 7-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#1), AND ONE(1) 2100LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 200FPM PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#2), PURSUANT TO THEW SCOPE OF WORK | $550,000 |
| 101052673 | 2024-06-05 | Elevator | 360 W HUBBARD ST | REPLACMENT OF HOIST CABLES ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 45-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#3), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(100475166) | $25,000 |
| 101051634 | 2024-05-28 | Elevator | 6001 S STONY ISLAND AVE | NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8000LB.CAP, 3-LANDINGS, 125 FPM, TWIN JACK HYDRUALIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR #6. PURSUANT TO THE PLANS SUBMITTED. | $300,000 |
| 101051636 | 2024-05-28 | Elevator | 6001 S STONY ISLAND AVE | NEW INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 3500LB.CAP, 2-LANDINGS, 125 FPM, TWIN JACK HYDRUALIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR # 7. PURSUANT TO THE PLANS SUBMITTED. | $270,000 |
| 101051102 | 2024-05-15 | Elevator | 2340 N CALIFORNIA AVE | REPLACE HOIST ROPES FOR TWO (2) 3500LB.CAP, GEARLESS TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS # "A"- 7-FLOORS, "B" - 6-FLOORS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100764565 | $32,324 |
| 101048441 | 2024-04-22 | Elevator | 1119 W LAWRENCE AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 200FPM, 2-FLOOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $450,000 |
| 101048449 | 2024-04-10 | Elevator | 1118 W ARGYLE ST | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 200FPM, 2-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $450,000 |
| 101048445 | 2024-04-10 | Elevator | 1120 W BERWYN AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 200FPM, 2-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $450,000 |
| 101048450 | 2024-04-10 | Elevator | 1116 W BRYN MAWR AVE | INSTALLATION OF TWO(2) 3000LB CAPACITY, 200FPM, 2-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK PLANS SUBMITTED. | $900,000 |
| 101047931 | 2024-04-03 | Elevator | 3550 N LAKE SHORE DR | MODERNIZATION OF PASSENGER ELEVATORS(1,2,3,5,6,AND 7) 2000LB CAPACITY, (4 AND 8) 2500LB CAPACITY, 28-FLOOR, 350FPM, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV003447) | $3,500,000 |
| 101046301 | 2024-03-13 | Elevator | 88 W SCHILLER ST | REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON THREE (3) 2500LB.CAP, 29-FLOORS, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVARTORS #1WEST, #2EAST, & #3 SERVICE. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV005976 | $30,000 |
| 101043728 | 2024-02-07 | Elevator | 8 W MONROE ST | MODERNIZATION OF TWO (2) 2500LB.CAP, 500 FPM NEW GEARLESS TRACTION MACHINED PASENGER ELEVATORS #1 23 FLOORS, #2 10 FLOORS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100064639 | $550,000 |
| 101043726 | 2024-02-07 | Elevator | 920 W WILSON AVE | MODERNIZATION OF THREE (3) 2000LB.CAP, 200 FPM, NEW GEARLESS TRACTION MACHINED PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 & #2 10 FLOORS, #3 11 FLOORS. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV00758 | $1,000,000 |
| 101042619 | 2024-01-24 | Elevator | 1750 W PETERSON AVE | MODERNIZATION OF TWO (2) 13-FLOOR, 350 FPM, GEARLESS TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS SOUTH #1 2000LB.CAP, AND NORTH #2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV005282 | $200,000 |
| 101042621 | 2024-01-24 | Elevator | 2140 N CLARK ST | MODERNIZATION OF TWO (2) 350 FPM, 8-FLOOR GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 2500 AND #2 2000LB.CAP. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV001111 | $200,000 |
| 101031393 | 2023-09-13 | Elevator | 4700 S LAKE PARK AVE | MODERNIZATION OF TWO(2) 3000LB CAPACITY, 26-FLOOR, 350FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV003354) | $800,000 |
| 101028844 | 2023-08-28 | Elevator | 1122 W ARMITAGE AVE | MODERNIZATION OF ONE(1) 2500LB CAPACITY, 6-FLOOR, 125FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATOR, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV013762) | $120,000 |
| 101023758 | 2023-07-12 | Elevator | 311 W WASHINGTON ST | WATER DAMAGED REPAIRS TO CAR TOP AND COP ON ONE(1) 3000LB CAPACITY, 11-FLOOR, PASSENGER ELEVATOR(#6), PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(EV007275) | $50,000 |
| 101023757 | 2023-07-12 | Elevator | 1001 W 15TH ST | MODERNIZATION OF THREE(3) 2500LB CAPACITY, 5-FLOOR, 200FPM, PASSENGER ELEVATORS, PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED.(100085808) | $800,000 |
| 101022261 | 2023-06-28 | Elevator | 6631 N BOSWORTH AVE | INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 4000LB.CAP, 125 FPM, 5-LANDINGS(2-FRONT/3-REAR) HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SULLIVAN HIGH SCHOOL . PURSUANT TO THE PLANS SUBMITTED. EV000 | $280,000 |
| 101020013 | 2023-06-09 | Elevator | 7111 S WENTWORTH AVE | 2017 FIREMAN SERVICE UPGRADE MANDATE. CONTROLLER MODIFICATIIONS TO COMPLY WITH MANDATE ON TWO (2) 6-FLOOR, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 NORTH 2100LB.CAP, #2 SOUTH 2500LB.CAP.PU | $20,000 |
| 101019657 | 2023-06-07 | Elevator | 4840 N MARINE DR | MODERNIZATION OF TWO (2) 2500LB.CAP, 5-STOPS, 125 FPM, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATORS #1 & #2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100330797 | $330,000 |
| 101017976 | 2023-05-24 | Elevator | 540 N LA SALLE DR | REPLACE CONTROLLER ON ONE (1) 3500LB.CAP, 8-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR WITH A LIKE FOR LIKE TO COMPLY WITH THE 2017 (2001 CHICAGO ELEVATOR CODE) ELEVATOR FIRE SERVIC | $70,000 |
| 101017969 | 2023-05-24 | Elevator | 540 N LA SALLE DR | REPLACE GEARDED MACHINE ON ONE (1) 3500LB.CAP, 8-FLOOR, GEARED TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. EV003636 | $50,000 |
| 101012488 | 2023-04-12 | Elevator | 10041 S UNION AVE | NEW CONSTRUCTION INSTALL ONE (1) 3000LB.CAP, 5-STOP, 125 FPM, HYDRAULIC PASSENGER ELEVATOR. PURSUANT TO THE PLANS SUBMITTED. | $250,000 |
| 101010816 | 2023-03-29 | Elevator | 520 N KINGSBURY ST | REPLACE HOIST ROPES ON ONE (1) 3000LB.CAP, 46-FLOOR, GEARLESS TRACTION PASSENGER ELEVATOR #2. PURSUANT TO THE SCOPE OF WORK SUBMITTED. 100146395 | $35,000 |
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 →