1209 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago: 3-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion
3-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion at 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago was permitted on June 24, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Dds 2019 cbrc alterations to convert existing vacant 2nd and 3rd floor office space to 16 unit residential including alterations to ground level to create residential entrance and alterations to basement common areas, new opening on the northeast elevation… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago |
| Project | 3-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | June 24, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Foundation |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Dds 2019 cbrc alterations to convert existing vacant 2nd and 3rd floor office space to 16 unit residential including alterations to ground level to create residential entrance and alterations to basement common areas, new opening on the northeast elevation…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is at the foundation stage. 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% |
| Concrete and Foundation | Before the start to 5% |
| Structural Steel | 0% to 15% |
| Elevators | 0% to 20% |
| Framing | 0% to 20% |
| Painting | 5% to 35% |
| Masonry | 10% to 30% |
| Waterproofing | 10% to 35% |
| Roofing | 15% to 35% |
| Windows, Doors and Glazing | 15% to 35% |
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 1209 N Milwaukee Ave?
3-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion. Dds 2019 cbrc alterations to convert existing vacant 2nd and 3rd floor office space to 16 unit residential including alterations to ground level to create residential entrance and alterations to basement common areas, new opening on the northeast elevation…
When was the permit issued for 1209 N Milwaukee Ave?
June 24, 2026, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 1209 N Milwaukee Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 1209 N Milwaukee Ave need now?
At its current stage: site security, concrete, structural steel, elevator, framing, painting, masonry, waterproofing.
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.