2638 W Cortland St, Chicago: 3-Storey Apartment Building
3-Storey Apartment Building at 2638 W Cortland St, Chicago was permitted on October 1, 2025 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for new construction of 3 story above grade (partial basement for mechanical space), 6 dwelling unit residential building with no parking spaces, partial fence on west and north side building (occupancy groups r-2,… 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 | 2638 W Cortland St, Chicago |
| Project | 3-Storey Apartment Building |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | October 1, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $1M to $5M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for new construction of 3 story above grade (partial basement for mechanical space), 6 dwelling unit residential building with no parking spaces, partial fence on west and north side building (occupancy groups r-2,…”
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.
Other major projects in Chicago
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- 1821 N Kimball Ave: 4-Storey Commercial Project
- 1337 W 13th St: 2-Storey Apartment Building Renovation
- 201 N Sangamon 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 2638 W Cortland St?
3-Storey Apartment Building. Self-cert 2019 cbc: full building permit for new construction of 3 story above grade (partial basement for mechanical space), 6 dwelling unit residential building with no parking spaces, partial fence on west and north side building (occupancy groups r-2,…
When was the permit issued for 2638 W Cortland St?
October 1, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 2638 W Cortland St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 2638 W Cortland 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.