1537 N Orleans St, Chicago: 4-Storey Apartment Building Renovation
4-Storey Apartment Building Renovation at 1537 N Orleans St, Chicago was permitted on August 13, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Dds 2019 cbrc: 5th floor addition - 8 additional units - to existing 4 story 24 unit building. building to have 32 units when completed. no change to ground floor parking. additional bike parking provided - 32 total. new sprinkler system throughout. new entry… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
The same four steps, whether the buyer is a builder, a designer, an owner or a company you want to acquire.
The project
| Address | 1537 N Orleans St, Chicago |
| Project | 4-Storey Apartment Building Renovation |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | August 13, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Sub-trades |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Dds 2019 cbrc: 5th floor addition - 8 additional units - to existing 4 story 24 unit building. building to have 32 units when completed. no change to ground floor parking. additional bike parking provided - 32 total. new sprinkler system throughout. new entry…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the mechanical, electrical and interior trades at work. 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 |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection | 25% to 50% |
| Signage and Wayfinding | 25% to 70% |
| Insulation | 30% to 55% |
| Drywall | 35% to 60% |
| Low Voltage and Data | 35% to 60% |
| Tile | 45% to 65% |
| Cabinetry and Millwork | 50% to 70% |
| Flooring | 50% to 70% |
| Countertops | 55% to 75% |
| Finish Carpentry | 55% to 75% |
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.
Other major projects in Chicago
- 2824 N Elston Ave: 3-Storey Institutional Project
- 400 N Michigan Ave: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 4943 N Damen Ave: 5-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 950 E 59th St: 7-Storey School Renovation
- 111 S Michigan Ave: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
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 1537 N Orleans St?
4-Storey Apartment Building Renovation. Dds 2019 cbrc: 5th floor addition - 8 additional units - to existing 4 story 24 unit building. building to have 32 units when completed. no change to ground floor parking. additional bike parking provided - 32 total. new sprinkler system throughout. new entry…
When was the permit issued for 1537 N Orleans St?
August 13, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 1537 N Orleans St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 1537 N Orleans St need now?
At its current stage: fire protection, signage, insulation, drywall, low-voltage, tile, cabinetry, flooring.
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.