7 W Elm St, Chicago: 28-Storey Rental Building
28-Storey Rental Building at 7 W Elm St, Chicago was permitted on September 2, 2026 with a stated construction value of $5M to $10M. Caissons and foundation permit through the second floor for a 28 story, 315' tall multifamily residential tower composed of 304 rental properties. (occupancy: r, b, a, m, s/construction type: ia). consultant reviewer: primera engineering. Builtie tracks the project's stage, the trades still being bought and the people who decide.
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The project
| Address | 7 W Elm St, Chicago |
| Project | 28-Storey Rental Building |
| Building type | Residential |
| Work | New building |
| Permit issued | September 2, 2026 |
| Stated construction value | $5M to $10M |
| Estimated stage | Permit |
| Company named on the permit | State Elm LLC |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Caissons and foundation permit through the second floor for a 28 story, 315' tall multifamily residential tower composed of 304 rental properties. (occupancy: r, b, a, m, s/construction type: ia). consultant reviewer: primera engineering”
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.
Other major projects in Chicago
- 1101 W Argyle St: 5-Storey Mixed-Use Building
- 118 S Clinton St: 7-Storey Office-to-Residential Conversion
- 1210 W 59th St: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 130 E Randolph St: Office and Tenant Fit-Out
- 150 N 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 7 W Elm St?
28-Storey Rental Building. Caissons and foundation permit through the second floor for a 28 story, 315' tall multifamily residential tower composed of 304 rental properties. (occupancy: r, b, a, m, s/construction type: ia). consultant reviewer: primera engineering
When was the permit issued for 7 W Elm St?
September 2, 2026, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 7 W Elm St?
State Elm LLC is named on the permit. The decision makers and their contacts are in Builtie.
Which trades does 7 W Elm St 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.