Updated: Nov 20, 2025
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Address
7231 N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60645
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Benjamin Curescu Construction
Serving Chicago, Benjamin Curescu brings two decades of experience to residential renovation and construction projects across the city. With experience reflected in completed projects requiring city permits, Curescu has handled a range of work for local homeowners. Project types include kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, general home improvements, and interior alterations in existing properties. The business works on small to medium-scale projects, managing upgrades to both interior and exterior spaces. Curescu serves clients throughout Chicago, addressing the building and remodeling needs of single-family homes as well as multifamily residences. Clients benefit from consistent project oversight rooted in 20 years of industry experience specific to Chicago’s building codes and neighborhoods.
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Benjamin Curescu Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 507-8505
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Address: 7231 N Ridge Blvd, Chicago, IL 60645
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Benjamin Curescu Chicago
Quality
102
89th percentile
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Benjamin Curescu has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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4 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Benjamin Curescu has worked on at least
16.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Benjamin Curescu mostly works on
commercial renovation
and kitchen remodel
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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7 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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9 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $105,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant buildout of 30 660 sf for corporate office including alterations to toilet rooms offices and employee kitchen; on 6th floor of existing 6 story commercial building.(occupancy group b; type 1a construction sprinklered)
Valuation:
$1,000,000
Permit #:
101065378
Status:
issued
Fee:
$13,442
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 5th floor office suite 501 within 6 story type 1a construction. 12895 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices. no change in use
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101063763
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,872
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 3rd floor office suite 301 within 6 story type 1a construction. 4713 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices. no change in use
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101063743
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,409
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations existing 5th floor warehouse in 6 story type 1a construction. proposed bathroom corridor electrical closet 3673 sf area of work to include new partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans for proposed office use
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101060941
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 6 story type 1a building existing office and storage use. proposed work 4th floor bathroom corridor electrical closet 4338 sf area of work to include new partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101066952
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,257
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing ground floor office suite 100 within 5 story type iv ht construction. 5523 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices. no change in use
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
101074411
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,312
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 5th floor office suite 510 within 7 story type iv ht construction. 5077 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices. no change in use
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101072534
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,131
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 404 within 6 story type 1a construction. 4747 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices
Valuation:
$190,000
Permit #:
101070500
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,423
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations existing 6th floor office suite 603 within 7 story type iv ht construction. 2317 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices.new tenant separation/demising wall. no change in use. b occ
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101071681
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations to existing freight elevator within 6 story 1a construction type commercial building. proposed work passenger elevator conversion including addition to existing penthouse to inlcude elevator vestibule machine room and extend stair from 6th floor. 674 sf area of work
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101059750
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** cbc 2019 ** ** self- cert permit ** interior renovation of existing tenant office suite on floor 2. renovation includes demolition of existing space in preparation for new interior partitions ceilings lighting and finishes as well as the reworking of hvac electrical plumbing sprinklers and fire alarm. current use: office. proposed use: office
Valuation:
$175,140
Permit #:
101061181
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,235
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 406 within 6 story type 1a construction. 4296 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
101073195
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,240
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 404 within 6 story type 1a construction. 3175 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101071358
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,786
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 3rd floor suite 302 within 6 story type 1a construction. 8664 sf area of work including partitions plumbing electrical & mechanical for proposed kitchenette offices. no change in use
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101060942
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,781
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification: existing ground floor commercial lease tenant space vanilla box provision with limited mechanical and electrical infrastructure new storefront installation and some structural repair to masonry and interior floor infill. commercial space shall be submitted for separate interior buildout and occupancy
Valuation:
$105,000
Permit #:
101040615
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert: partial renovation of total building of existing 6 dwelling units with entry off whipple street. dwelling units reconfiguration and new electrical plumbing and hvac
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101036097
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,317
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: tenant buildout of 3 500 sf office space including employee kitchenette and mechanical room (occupancy group b; type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
101065565
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,493
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations existing 3rd floor warehouse. proposed bathroom for business use corridor electrical closet 4794 sf area of work to include new partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans. proposed office tenant build-outs to be done under separate building permit applications
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101051555
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,783
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc self cert interior alterations to existing 2nd floor 4436 sf office suite 200 no change in use
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101069601
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,297
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior build-out existing vacant 6 769 sf 3rd floor commercial space within 6 story 1a construction type proposed business use artisan coffee roastery in shared kitchen space- operater for coffee roasting
Valuation:
$170,000
Permit #:
101059073
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,580
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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BuildZoom Score
70
Permits
- Building permit records show that Benjamin Curescu has worked on 70 permitted projects.