Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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1511 N ARTESIAN, Chicago, IL, 60622
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Department of General Services, 1511 N Artesian, Chicago, IL holds a Plumbing Contractor license and 4 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 617-3686
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Department of General Services Chicago
Quality
105
92nd percentile
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Department of General Services has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Department of General Services has worked on at least
8.0 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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8 projects
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Plumbing projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Department of General Services mostly works on
plumbing project
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $25,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Department of General Services
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Spr 2019 cbrc - interior alteration to combine two 27th floor apartment dwelling units (#2706 & #2707) into a single dwelling unit (total 2527 s.f.). work limited to removal of wall reconfiguration of entry and interior finishes. no structural or mechanical work. electrical modifications - deconvert existing 198 du to 197 du as per plans
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101059849
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,071
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing electrical service with modifications per plan. new plumbing fixtures to tie into existing stacks; no change to risers or building stacks. no mechanical work.locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 27th floor unit 2706
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B200021657
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas exterior work basement and first floor
Valuation:
$5,300
Permit #:
B200027604
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
plumbing work
Building Type:
N/A
***self cert*** - 2019 cbc - interior renovation of existing kitchen and bathrooms at existing 2-story (2) dwelling unit masonry building w basement (occupancy class r-5 construction type iiia) no change in building size or volume
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
101039806
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$600
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
For permit 101042033: replacement plumbing contractor. new contractor(s) listed under other applicants and contractors on permit certificate
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
B200417664
Status:
complete
Fee:
$100
Permit Type:
Administrative ch...
Building Type:
N/A
Supply and install sump pit pump discharge piping to exterior. excavate approx. 10. install pop-up away from foundation
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB25-0184
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Drain tile
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to new closet remove and replace kitchen cabinets plumbing fixtures and remodel existing bathrooms; location: unit 2417
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B200023873
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) basement
Valuation:
$11,600
Permit #:
B200398668
Status:
complete
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
plumbing work
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: construct new interior stair and remove non-load bearing partitions per plans to convert frame two-flat to single family detached house (occupancy group r-5; type va construction)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100927457
Status:
expired
Fee:
$829
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Reconfiguration of basement level common areas and apartment. renovation of interior finishes and duplex basement and 1st floor. code violation repairs and modifications. all work per plans for and existing 2 story + basement 2 unit building
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
100884695
Status:
expired
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior alterations and new equipment to building out new cafe(occupancy class f) on first floor in existing vacant tenant space no change in occupancy. self-cert. no hvac work in scope
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100747204
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace all galvanized horizontal water supply li nes on lower level new water heater
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
109952
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 spr. use change from existing retail at 1st floor & 3du to 4 du and interiror alteration to 3 du (existing occupancy group r-2 proposed occupancy r-2). covert existing 3du to 4du for existing 2 story brick and frame building with basement
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100988001
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$688
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 building code - proposed two story single family frame residence with basement front open wood porch with roof and 3-car frame detached garage w attic storage 1-car parking on slab per plans
Valuation:
$244,000
Permit #:
100863133
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,328
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit number 100652183 to include front porch modification new second floor bay window interior layout modification in basement - area of work 1085 sq ft (conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100740760
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deconvert basement: remove gas line
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
100835256
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Work in 4s only- plumbing only:replace 3 mixing valves, angle stops, replace plumbing fixtures, rework drain for new shower location.new piping for kitchen and gray box using approved materials and per code
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
100732346
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***self-cert*** the property at 680 n. lake shore drive unit 1222 is an existing 2 100 square foot residential condo unit. renovations to the condo will include: minor partition wall demolition replacing existing bathroom fixtures minor electrical and light fixture work minor flooring and replacing existing kitchen cabinetry
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
100651683
Status:
complete
Fee:
$628
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Coach house remodeling- restore original 2 car garage within existing coach house
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
100921292
Status:
expired
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Plumbing only: remodel kitchen & bathroom.; subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
100703440
Status:
issued
Fee:
$225
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Department of General Services License info
Verified License
| License # | SBC197062 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Plumbing Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | TGC080002 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of Department of General Services with the City of Chicago Data Portal
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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105
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that Department of General Services has worked on 28 permitted projects.