Updated: Nov 18, 2025
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13705 W IRMA LEE CT, Lake Forest, IL, 60045
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Downey Szafarz Architects Inc
Downey Szafarz Architects Inc, 13705 W Irma Lee Ct, Lake Forest, IL (Owned by: Mark J Downey) holds a General Contractor (Class D) license and 12 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 102 ranks in the top 11% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Downey Szafarz Architects Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (847) 295-5777
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Address: 13705 W IRMA LEE CT, Lake Forest, IL 60045
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Downey Szafarz Architects Inc Lake Forest
Quality
102
89th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Downey Szafarz Architects Inc has a BuildZoom score of 102, which places them above 89% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
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1 project
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Downey Szafarz Architects Inc has worked on at least
13.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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3 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $137,666. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Downey Szafarz Architects Inc
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of kitchen closet and powder room includes associated plumbing and electrical. locations: 1 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) unit s 701 - kitchen
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B200427397
Status:
issued
Fee:
$325
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Ground floor addition 2nd floor addition bed/bath remodel revised layout of mst suite
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
128459
Status:
complete
Fee:
$62
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ground floor addition 2nd floor addition bed/bath remodel revised layout of mst suite
Valuation:
$375,000
Permit #:
128191
Status:
issued
Fee:
$68
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: remodel of existing first floor kitchen & primary bathroom
Valuation:
$374,000
Permit #:
P2023-2092
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,580
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: remodel of existing first floor kitchen & primary bathroom
Valuation:
$374,000
Permit #:
P2023-2092
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,580
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
2019 chicago building code. interior remodeling of third floor installation of new residential elevator replace exterior windows of single family residence
Valuation:
$490,000
Permit #:
100879978
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,709
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
: remodel of first floor kitchen & mudroom and second floor hall bathroom
Valuation:
$98,000
Permit #:
P2022-1845
Status:
final
Fee:
$986
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
: remodel of first floor kitchen & mudroom and second floor hall bathroom
Valuation:
$98,000
Permit #:
P2022-1845
Status:
final
Fee:
$986
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Building use group
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,266
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129706
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,266
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129709
Status:
issued
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129709
Status:
issued
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129708
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129708
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129707
Status:
issued
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel
Valuation:
$162,000
Permit #:
129707
Status:
issued
Fee:
$82
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor renovation
Valuation:
$137,666
Permit #:
124895
Status:
issued
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor renovation
Valuation:
$137,666
Permit #:
124895
Status:
issued
Fee:
$69
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor renovation
Valuation:
$137,666
Permit #:
124894
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First floor renovation
Valuation:
$137,666
Permit #:
124894
Status:
issued
Fee:
$45
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Downey Szafarz Architects Inc License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC140842 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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Verified License
| License # | 53744 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
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Verified License
| License # | 13LICR-0020 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Residential |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 10162 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
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License Not Verified
| License # | 104606 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Tennessee |
| Type | Architects |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2014. Check the current license status of Downey Szafarz Architects Inc with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
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License Not Verified
| License # | 4471 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Tennessee |
| Type | Architectural Firms |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2015. Check the current license status of Downey Szafarz Architects Inc with the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
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License Not Verified
| License # | 8358 |
| Status | Active |
| State | South Carolina |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2015. Check the current license status of Downey Szafarz Architects Inc with the South Carolina Board of Architectural Examiners
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License Not Verified
| License # | 184000191 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Design Firm Prof Reg |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2017. Check the current license status of Downey Szafarz Architects Inc with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC116199 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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Inactive License
| License # | 24LICC-0040 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | C $5,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | AX011277 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| Type | Architecture Firm |
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102
BuildZoom Score
27
Permits
- Building permit records show that Downey Szafarz Architects Inc has worked on 27 permitted projects.
Downey Szafarz Architects Inc Employees
DS
David Szafarz
Owner
DI
Downey Szafarz Architects Inc
Owner
MD
Mark Downey
Owner
MD
Mark J Downey
Owner
MD
Mark J. Downey
Owner
MD
Mark John Downey
Owner