111 W Illinois St, Chicago: 10-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion
10-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion at 111 W Illinois St, Chicago was permitted on July 11, 2025 with a stated construction value of $25M to $50M. Direct developer services 2019 cbrc interior and exterior alterations to convert floors 5- 10 of existing 10 story office building to residential use with 103 dwelling units and 50 efficiency units including ground floor alterations to create new residential… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 111 W Illinois St, Chicago |
| Project | 10-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | July 11, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $25M to $50M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Direct developer services 2019 cbrc interior and exterior alterations to convert floors 5- 10 of existing 10 story office building to residential use with 103 dwelling units and 50 efficiency units including ground floor alterations to create new residential…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the structure going up. At that stage these trades are inside their award window, the stretch of the build when the builder or general contractor decides who gets the work:
| Trade | Award window |
|---|---|
| Construction Site Security | Before the start to 15% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
What Builtie adds
In Builtie: the decision makers on this project and their verified contacts, the trades already credited on it, the builder's other active permits, and LinkedIn and email outreach that runs while you work.
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All of them: construction projects in Chicago by address. Chicago issues one combined permit per project, so the name on it is usually the general contractor or developer, which is the company a trade wants to reach.
Plans
Builtie's Starter plan is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds the LinkedIn and email outreach you run yourself. Opening a project spends one credit, and the decision makers, emails, phones and AI call script inside it are included. Your monthly credits reset at each renewal, and extra credit packs are valid for 30 days. The free trial runs 7 days with 10 projects. Custom, where Builtie's team runs the outreach for you, starts from CAD $1,500 a month on top of a Growth seat.
Frequently asked questions
What is being built at 111 W Illinois St?
10-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion. Direct developer services 2019 cbrc interior and exterior alterations to convert floors 5- 10 of existing 10 story office building to residential use with 103 dwelling units and 50 efficiency units including ground floor alterations to create new residential…
When was the permit issued for 111 W Illinois St?
July 11, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 111 W Illinois St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 111 W Illinois St need now?
At its current stage: site security, painting, masonry, waterproofing, roofing, window, door and glazing, electrical, HVAC.
What does Builtie cost?
Starter is $79 per seat per month (CAD) for 20 projects; Growth is $99 for 50 projects and adds LinkedIn and email outreach. There is a 7-day free trial with 10 projects.