1817 N California Ave, Chicago: 5-Storey Commercial Project
5-Storey Commercial Project at 1817 N California Ave, Chicago was permitted on September 15, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Full building permit for 5 story 24 d.u. building, 24 car garage at 1st story, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, front deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rear balcony at 3rd thru 5th story, front patio at 1st story, rooftop stair enclosure, elevator… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 1817 N California Ave, Chicago |
| Project | 5-Storey Commercial Project |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | September 15, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Permit |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Full building permit for 5 story 24 d.u. building, 24 car garage at 1st story, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, front deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rear balcony at 3rd thru 5th story, front patio at 1st story, rooftop stair enclosure, elevator…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is just permitted; site work and foundations come next. 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 |
|---|---|
| Excavation and Site Work | Before construction starts |
| 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% |
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 1817 N California Ave?
5-Storey Commercial Project. Full building permit for 5 story 24 d.u. building, 24 car garage at 1st story, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, front deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rear balcony at 3rd thru 5th story, front patio at 1st story, rooftop stair enclosure, elevator…
When was the permit issued for 1817 N California Ave?
September 15, 2026, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 1817 N California Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 1817 N California Ave need now?
At its current stage: excavation and site work, site security, concrete, structural steel, elevator, framing, painting.
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.