79 W Monroe St, Chicago: Office-to-Residential Conversion
Office-to-Residential Conversion at 79 W Monroe St, Chicago was permitted on April 8, 2025 with a stated construction value of $25M to $50M. Dds 2019 cbrc: alteration and change of use on floors 7-14 of existing mixed use buildout from office to residential, including 14th floor amenity area and occupiable roof deck, creating 117 dwelling units. removal of exterior fire escape from building's west… 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 | 79 W Monroe St, Chicago |
| Project | Office-to-Residential Conversion |
| Building type | Commercial |
| Work | Renovation or alteration |
| Permit issued | April 8, 2025 |
| Stated construction value | $25M to $50M |
| Estimated stage | Framing |
| Company named on the permit | Resolved in Builtie |
| Decision makers and contacts | In Builtie |
From the permit: “Dds 2019 cbrc: alteration and change of use on floors 7-14 of existing mixed use buildout from office to residential, including 14th floor amenity area and occupiable roof deck, creating 117 dwelling units. removal of exterior fire escape from building's west…”
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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- 1609 W 21st Pl: 8-Storey Apartment Building
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 79 W Monroe St?
Office-to-Residential Conversion. Dds 2019 cbrc: alteration and change of use on floors 7-14 of existing mixed use buildout from office to residential, including 14th floor amenity area and occupiable roof deck, creating 117 dwelling units. removal of exterior fire escape from building's west…
When was the permit issued for 79 W Monroe St?
April 8, 2025, by the City of Chicago.
Who is building 79 W Monroe St?
Builtie resolves the builder or general contractor behind the permit and attaches a verified decision maker.
Which trades does 79 W Monroe 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.