Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611
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Christopher Michalek Architect
Christopher Michalek, 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL holds a Registered Architect license according to the New Jersey license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Address: 444 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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Christopher Michalek Chicago
Quality
104
91st percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Christopher Michalek has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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10 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Christopher Michalek has worked on at least
27.0 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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14 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Christopher Michalek mostly works on
new construction
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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7 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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10 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $390,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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***(self-certification project 2019 cbc) (2) new interior office build-out of the 1st floor space all work as per plans. (construction type: iii-a occupancy classification: b)
Valuation:
$600,000
Permit #:
101065219
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,505
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building for 4 new 3-story townhouses (r-2) with private garages fully sprinklered type v-a construction as per plans (part of pd 1127). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$3,350,000
Permit #:
101070711
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,662
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building for 8 new 3-story townhouses (r-2) with private garages fully sprinklered type v-a construction as per plans (part of pd 1127). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$7,600,000
Permit #:
101070709
Status:
issued
Fee:
$10,662
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building for 9 new 3-story townhouses (r-2) with private garages fully sprinklered type v-a construction as per plans (part of pd 1127). consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$7,450,000
Permit #:
101070705
Status:
issued
Fee:
$53,667
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(self-certification project 2019 cbc) initial build-out of ground floor retail space in an existing residential building as per plans. (construction type: ii-a occupancy classification: b)
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
101060034
Status:
issued
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***self-cert 2019 cbc: revision to permit #100962982 to correct the project description on the cover sheet and correctly show 6 dwelling units on the mep sheets. the stamped architectural plans already show 6 dwelling units.for a new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3-a construction
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
101050988
Status:
complete
Fee:
$947
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3a construction fully sprinklered (occupancies r-2 m u; construction type: 3a) elevator installation is a separate approval through elev. bureau
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
100982467
Status:
issued
Fee:
$17,016
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3a construction fully sprinklered (occupancies r-2 m u; construction type: 3a). elevator installation is a separate approval through elev. bureau
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
100982470
Status:
issued
Fee:
$17,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: repair of fire damage and level 3 alteration to all 3 units of existing 3-story 3-unit apartment building and expansion of first-floor unit into existing basement storage space(occupancy group r-5; type iii-b construction)
Valuation:
$665,000
Permit #:
101052631
Status:
issued
Fee:
$752
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbc: new 3-story 3 unit multi-family residential affordable housing building type v-a construction with 3-car detached garage type iii-b construction as per plans
Valuation:
$850,000
Permit #:
101072811
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 39th floor office space (suite 3900) as per plans. (occupancy group: b type 1a construction)
Valuation:
$390,000
Permit #:
101067959
Status:
issued
Fee:
$11,574
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3a construction fully sprinklered (occupancies r-2 m u; construction type: 3a)
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
100982469
Status:
issued
Fee:
$18,893
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification. structural peer review report. erect a new 4-story residential building (3 d.u.) with an attached garage (3 spaces) as per plans r-5 occupancy class 3a construction type
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101045870
Status:
issued
Fee:
$8,871
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(self-certification project 2019 cbc) initial build-out of ground floor retail space in an existing residential building as per plans. (construction type: ii-a occupancy classification: b)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101050594
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***(self-certification project 2019 cbc) 1st time tenant build-out of the 1st floor space for new office to include new non-load bearing partitions & mep work as per plans. (construction type: iii-a occupancy classification: b)
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101057496
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,027
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***self-cert 2019 cbc- new 4-story mixed-use fully sprinklered residential (r-2) 5 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3-a construction. all work per plans. [see revision #101050988 issued 06-03-24 to correct unit total to (6) dwelling units]
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
100962982
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,341
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit #101052631 to revise structural detail self-cert 2019 cbrc: repair of fire damage and level 3 alteration to all 3 units of existing 3-story 3-unit apartment building and expansion of first-floor unit into existing basement storage space(occupancy group r-5; type iii-b construction)
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101062877
Status:
complete
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***self-cert 2019 cbc: new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & mercantile (m) building w private garage (u) type 3-a construction. all work per plans. fully sprinklered building. elevator installation is separate submission to elevator bureau
Valuation:
$2,700,000
Permit #:
100962983
Status:
complete
Fee:
$15,994
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 6-story building with ground floor parking for approximately 25 parking spaces and a residential lobby services and office space. the second floor is planned for office space and 3rd through 6th floor are planned for 44 residential units. (occupancy class b r-2 and s-2: construction type ib)***caisson only permit under 100947789. consultant reviewer... see more
Valuation:
$1,190,000
Permit #:
100950218
Status:
complete
Fee:
$55,646
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(self-certification project 2019 cbc) 1st time tenant build-out of the 1st floor space for new cafe to include new non-load bearing partitions & mep work as per plans. (construction type: ii-a occupancy classification: b)
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101041016
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,025
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 21AI02122400 |
| Status | Active |
| State | New Jersey |
| Type | Registered Architect |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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104
BuildZoom Score
33
Permits
- Building permit records show that Christopher Michalek has worked on 33 permitted projects.