Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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5515 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656
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After more than three decades working in construction, and having taken the leading role on thousands of projects in a number of different industries, we can very confidently say that we know what we’re doing. We’ve come up against and solved almost every conceivable construction challenge, we’ve succeeded through tight budgets and restricted timelines, developed strong relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors, and have always embraced and utilized new technologies, materials, and processes.
We’re an industry leader in infrastructure construction and rehabilitation, renovation and repair work, as well as in alternative delivery methods such as Design-Build Construction, Job Order Contracting and Construction Manager as Contractor. Serving both the public and private sectors, we have extensive construction experience in heavy civil transportation (including major highways, bridges, and mass transit systems), public works projects, municipal buildings, commercial properties, and private institutions.
From BuildZoom: F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC, 5515 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class A) license and 22 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 122 ranks in the top 1% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 418-7217
Address: 5515 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL 60656
F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC Chicago
Quality
122
99th percentile
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F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC has a BuildZoom score of 122, which places them above 99% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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30 projects
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2025 |
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24 projects
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2024 |
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65 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC has worked on at least
119.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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15 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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7 projects
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Home Additions |
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5 projects
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New Constructions |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC mostly works on
commercial renovation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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5 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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18 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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32 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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23 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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30 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $495,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC
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This project involves the interior renovation of the existing library at walter payton college preparatory high school. the proposed scope includes new interior finishes updated lighting revised ceiling systems and casework improvements to enhance functionality and accessibility. electrical and low-voltage modifications are also included to support new technology and infrastructure ne... see more
Valuation:
$458,000
Permit #:
101069582
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,035
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to 1-story school building including roof replacement and mechanical electrical plumbing system work associated with roof replacement. select interior alterations including renovation of toilet rooms and modification of marker and tackboard mounting heights for age groups served. (occupancy group e-1; type ii-a noncombustible construction)
Valuation:
$2,000,000
Permit #:
101064614
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: full building permit for 7-story 45 dwelling unit mixed use building with 16 partially covered at-grade parking spaces and a rooftop green roof and resident terrace. ground floor includes white box unfinished tenant space for buildout under separate permit. (occupancy groups r-2 a-3 b; type ib construction) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering
Valuation:
$25,944,371
Permit #:
101061450
Status:
issued
Fee:
$56,501
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed metra rail transit platform with canopy elevator and warming shelters to be built on reinforced concrete pile caps with micropile foundations. proposed reinfforced concrete box/tunnel to be built on reinformced concrete tpile as with micorpile foundation connecting proposed platform to existing underground platform tunnel. proposed stairs connecting transit platform to jackso... see more
Valuation:
$16,800,000
Permit #:
101068745
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,743
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed metra rail transit platform with canopy elevator and warming shelters to be built on reinforced concrete pile caps with micropile foundations. proposed reinfforced concrete box/tunnel to be built on reinformced concrete tpile as with micorpile foundation connecting proposed platform to existing underground platform tunnel. proposed stairs connecting transit platform to jackso... see more
Valuation:
$16,800,000
Permit #:
101068745
Status:
issued
Fee:
$12,743
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbc: tenant renovation of a cafe and seating area on the 7th floor within an existing hospital. work to include demolish new kitchen equipment mechanical electrical and plumbing. (a-2 assembly ia construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$295,186
Permit #:
101063144
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,392
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New metra rail transit platform to be built on reinforced concrete pilecaps with micropile foundations. new metra rail tranit platform extension built on reinsforced concrete pile aps with micorpile foundations connecting to existing platform
Valuation:
$71,000,000
Permit #:
101069018
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,676
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New metra rail transit platform to be built on reinforced concrete pilecaps with micropile foundations. new metra rail tranit platform extension built on reinsforced concrete pile aps with micorpile foundations connecting to existing platform
Valuation:
$71,000,000
Permit #:
101069018
Status:
issued
Fee:
$9,676
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: aa ord l concourse. interior renovation limited relocation of concessions program updated building systems reconfiguration of 3 boarding gates and the addition of one egress stair. no work on jetbridges at gates l1a and l10a before issuance of permit 101072775. (occupancy type a-3 construction type 1a) cda project number h1185.19-00. consultant reviewer: v3 companies
Valuation:
$85,000,000
Permit #:
101072776
Status:
issued
Fee:
$52,051
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Repairs and rehabilitation of existing cta brown line station with no changes proposed to existing use and occupancy of a-3/u or construction type iib. renovations include replacement of elevators and associated equipment new electrical room and service fire alarm upgrades renovation of bus operator toilet facility and customer service kiosk mechanical and plumbing upgrades to support... see more
Valuation:
$11,750,000
Permit #:
101064511
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,383
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cps school - no change in use. interior alteration of two existing classrooms into four classrooms. modify existing electrical and mechanical to allow for new layout. all work in the annex building only
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101066499
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,258
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: install 2-stop elevator requisite security vestibule foundations and tie-in to adjacent paving. (occupancy classification: a5 construction type 1a). cda project # h1215.19-06. consultant review: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$1,994,264
Permit #:
101067799
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,425
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No change to building use: hospital. no change to building occupancy classification: i-2. interior alteration of imaging room control room and installation of medical imaging equipment on existing level 6 shelled space per plans
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101064112
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revisions to previously permitted (#101061323) work including renovation of existing offices including removing/relocation existing furniture repainting existing walls and doors and building new walls/doors and adding new data ports. const. type 1-b. occs. a-3 b
Valuation:
$131,304
Permit #:
101067914
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,130
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 2-story with basement fire house to include structural repairs to basement and apparatus floor. (occupancy group r-3 & s-2; type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$1,076,488
Permit #:
101072027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to combine two classrooms into one classroom including electrical and hvac alterations at existing 3 story school. (occupancy group e-1; type ib construction)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101068969
Status:
issued
Fee:
$63,014
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. replacement windows: 7; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. affects: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) location: front entrance exterior windows
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
B200411607
Status:
issued
Fee:
$175
Permit Type:
Exterior windows/...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition; all other work to be permitted on permit no 101064511. locations: 0 residential unit(s) 0 non-residential unit(s) 1 interior common areas station interior lobby
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
B200414643
Status:
issued
Fee:
$377
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: roof replacement. area: 5350 sq. ft. roof covering: other. location: roof top. il roofing contractor license: 104014585
Valuation:
$290,350
Permit #:
B200433791
Status:
issued
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
Reroofing
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2016 cbrc- current & proposed use public garden at garfield park conservatory & assembly group a-3. proposed work: remove and replace existing children's garden with new exhibits & signs plant material a restroom mezzanine deck flooring slide play surfacing and lighting. one story above grade. construction type ii. per plans. no excavation or construction will exceed 12 feet below... see more
Valuation:
$3,400,000
Permit #:
101039103
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,837
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC04257 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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| License # | MC6828 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class C) |
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| License # | MC5580 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class C) |
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| License # | MC6209 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor (Class A) |
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Verified License
| License # | CL-25-20222 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Demolition |
| Date Issued | 01-09-2026 |
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| License # | CL-18-20222 F |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CL-16-20222 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | 14-00023131 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Aurora |
| Type | General Contractor |
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License Not Verified
| License # | CL-15-20222 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-18-20222 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Bonded Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | Mason Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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Inactive License
| License # | 10LICC-0014 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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Inactive License
| License # | CL-17-20222 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Orland Park |
| Type | General Contractor |
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122
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Zurich American Ins Co |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Continental Casualty Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | American Zurich Insurance Company |
652
Permits
- Building permit records show that F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC has worked on 652 permitted projects.