218 S Western Ave, Chicago: 4-Storey Affordable Housing Renovation
4-Storey Affordable Housing Renovation at 218 S Western Ave, Chicago was permitted on March 6, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior non-structural renovation to an existing 4-story residential building.existing building height: 4-story, 38'-2"existing number of dwelling units: 8 existing occupancy type r-2, no changeinterior renovation to original… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 218 S Western Ave, Chicago |
| Project | 4-Storey Affordable Housing Renovation |
| Building type | Residential |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | March 6, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Mechanical |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior non-structural renovation to an existing 4-story residential building.existing building height: 4-story, 38'-2"existing number of dwelling units: 8 existing occupancy type r-2, no changeinterior renovation to original…”
Which trades are being bought now
The project is with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in under way. 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% |
| Electrical | 20% to 45% |
| HVAC and Mechanical | 20% to 45% |
| Plumbing | 20% to 45% |
| 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% |
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
- 1 N La Salle St: Commercial Project Renovation
- 10310 S Woodlawn Ave: Warehouse Renovation
- 1048 W Dakin St: 4-Storey Apartment Building
- 1118 W Fullerton Ave: 4-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 1447 N Dearborn St: 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 218 S Western Ave?
4-Storey Affordable Housing Renovation. Self-cert 2019 cbrc - interior non-structural renovation to an existing 4-story residential building.existing building height: 4-story, 38'-2"existing number of dwelling units: 8 existing occupancy type r-2, no changeinterior renovation to original…
When was the permit issued for 218 S Western Ave?
March 6, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 218 S Western Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 218 S Western Ave need now?
At its current stage: site security, painting, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, signage, insulation.
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.