2650 S California Ave, Chicago: Institutional Project Renovation

Institutional Project Renovation at 2650 S California Ave, Chicago was permitted on July 27, 2026 with a stated construction value of $1M to $5M. Spr 2019 ibc.cook county-owned building. no change in occupancy/use (current occupancy: assembly/a-3; current construction type: ib) accessibility and mep updates to the holding cells and adjacent corriors on the first floor with additional associated… Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 2650 S California Ave, Chicago |
| Project | Institutional Project Renovation |
| Building type | Institutional |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | July 27, 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: “Spr 2019 ibc.cook county-owned building. no change in occupancy/use (current occupancy: assembly/a-3; current construction type: ib) accessibility and mep updates to the holding cells and adjacent corriors on the first floor with additional associated…”
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.
Other major projects in Chicago
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- 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 2650 S California Ave?
Institutional Project Renovation. Spr 2019 ibc.cook county-owned building. no change in occupancy/use (current occupancy: assembly/a-3; current construction type: ib) accessibility and mep updates to the holding cells and adjacent corriors on the first floor with additional associated…
When was the permit issued for 2650 S California Ave?
July 27, 2026, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 2650 S California Ave?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 2650 S California 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.
