Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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4055 WEST PETERSON AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60646
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Gefen Builders Construction
Gefen Builders Inc has delivered residential and commercial construction services across Chicago for a decade. The firm’s portfolio features work on new single-family homes, full-gut renovations, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and commercial build-outs. Gefen Builders Inc manages projects from initial planning stages through completion, coordinating trades such as framing, drywall, electrical, and plumbing in-house. The company’s approach often includes working collaboratively with architects and designers to implement tailored solutions that meet client needs. Operating throughout the city of Chicago, Gefen Builders Inc is experienced in both ground-up construction and interior remodels, with projects ranging from modern urban residences to commercial offices.
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Gefen Builders Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 858-2148
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Address: 4055 WEST PETERSON AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60646
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Gefen Builders Inc Chicago
Quality
99
85th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Gefen Builders Inc has a BuildZoom score of 99, which places them above 85% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Gefen Builders Inc has worked on at least
5.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Gefen Builders Inc mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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4970 n. elston - interior and exterior alterations. provide architectural drawings as required by the business licence department of the city of chicago in order to obtain a business license. aluminum suspended canopy in the public way. under bacp #18887464976 north elston - exterior alterations to for (2) new windows and aluminum suspended canopy in the public way. no interior work. ... see more
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101039284
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,382
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing basement and 1st floor and addition of 2nd floor in single family home exterior dormer addition interior renovation including new electrical plumbing & mechanical single family residence new rear deck as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100985410
Status:
complete
Fee:
$877
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc - occupancy r-5 construction type va new rear frame addition with some interior reconfiguration including new electrical plumbing & mechanical new front concrete porch & steps new rear deck & new rear 6'-0 fence per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
101043576
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$900
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: replace permit 100873693 to use 2019 code change of use from office/warehouse into an all-boys private boarding school for existing building and partial build-out conversion from warehouse to classrooms/offices. building to have e1 and r2 occupancies. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$96,000
Permit #:
100921555
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$1,650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Existing single family residence interior alteration (non-structural). existing zoning is rs-2 (no change). existing occupancy is r-5 (no change)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100960322
Status:
expired
Fee:
$770
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing commercial office space as per plans ( existing occupancy: class b (ofices) **structural peer review**
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
100930696
Status:
expired
Fee:
$3,789
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation and 2nd story addition to an existing single-family detached brick residence. existing and proposed use to remain residential single-family detached house
Valuation:
$80,000
Permit #:
100813460
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,558
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Alternative code approval for # 100921555: change approved cast iron pipes to pvc schedule 40 below grade
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100952832
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration of partial 1st floor and limited 2nd floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PM23-0054
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel - replace ceiling drywall
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
PB20-0155
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alteration kitchen
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant buildout - general office buildout
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB18-0850
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alteration of partial 1st floor and limited 2nd floor
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB23-0120
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc. second floor addition and interior alteration including plumbing electrical and hvac to existing one story brick single family residence with basement (va construction r-5 occupancy). new rear wood deck. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101008449
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,017
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of public cooridor on 2nd floor
Valuation:
$29,000
Permit #:
PB17-0139
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alteration
Building Type:
N/A
New second floor addition to existing one dwelling unit two story residence. as per plans.**certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
100701054
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant buildout of 6th floor suite 614 for medical services dental office within existing multi-story commercial building. build-out includes lab two exam rooms waiting room reception and office
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100668068
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
First and second floor addition and new enclosed parking space to existing 2 story single family residence as per plans(conditional permit subject to field inspections)
Valuation:
$90,000
Permit #:
100697919
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations for a smoothie shop in existing b occupancy per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$54,000
Permit #:
100887946
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Tenant buildout
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PB17-0800
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Interior alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Updates to existing restaurant space new interior finishes millwork replacement of plumbing fixtures same as existing (no change to capacity)
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
100890267
Status:
issued
Fee:
$400
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC087639 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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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 | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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99
BuildZoom Score
18
Permits
- Building permit records show that Gefen Builders Inc has worked on 18 permitted projects.