Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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3510 N ELSTON AVENUE, Chicago, IL, 60618
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Goldberg General Contracting
Goldberg General Contracting, Inc., (GGC), specializes in renovation, restoration and new construction of custom residential and light commercial projects. With an expertise in modern design, GGC is at the forefront of building some of the most intriguing construction projects in Chicago. Additionally, the firm has established a reputation for excellence in historic restoration.
For more than 30 years, GGC has been recognized for its attention to detail, skilled craftsmanship and great customer service. The firm is particularly acclaimed for its high levels of quality control, timeliness and project management. Staffed with more than twenty-five carpenters, tile setters and site managers; GGC’s strength lies in its team of highly-skilled craftsman. With full-time site management, and only licensed sub-contractors the firm delivers exceptional levels of quality. Committed to clients, the firm routinely maintains projects for many years beyond completion.
From BuildZoom: Goldberg General Contracting, 3510 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Jacob Goldberg) holds a General Contractor (Class A) license and 4 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (773) 279-9600
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Goldberg General Contracting Chicago
Quality
109
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Goldberg General Contracting has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Goldberg General Contracting has worked on at least
6.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by Goldberg General Contracting
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Sc 2019 cbrc: proposed 1 story rear addition w/basement in-ground pool recessed well area leading to basement 5 front gate 6 rear garden wall south side fire pit and stoop for existing 3 story single family residence w/basement (no work on rear coach house garage) all per plans. type iii-b house with va addition r-5 use
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
100948514
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,797
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed 3 story single family residence w/basement side 6 masonry wall and rear 2 car garage w/roof deck and pergola per plans. administrative adjustment #23-044 approved 04.21.2023
Valuation:
$2,100,000
Permit #:
100961066
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing retail sale space replace flooring and finishes install new partitions for back of house replace plumbing and electrical fixtures.hvac to remain as existing.locations: 0 residential unit(s) 1 non-residential unit(s) interior alterations
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
B200022122
Status:
complete
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
Nonstructural int...
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed in-ground pool and hot tub and 6 side iron/rear wood fences for an existing 3 story single family residence w/basement (no work on rear coach house/garage) per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101029631
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to permit 100948514. no revisions affecting exterior/site. revision is to reflect conditions found in field affecting structural and mechanical design. no alteration to room arrangement configurations egress. no impact to previously permitted site coach house work under 100966596. structural peer review. (occupancy group r-5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
101013848
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,451
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace due to fire damage: roof repairs drywall flooring trim cabinerty countertops windows doors trim plumbing fixtures with associated piping, insulation, appliances, grills, thermostat, painting and minor roof repairs. electrical permit#100904611. subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$592,594
Permit #:
100906321
Status:
issued
Fee:
$575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling with basement **gd for 3 parkways & 1 street opening** **gd paid by new owner- peter m leeb - 1646 spruce st hp il 60035**
Valuation:
$5,135,000
Permit #:
BLGD-22-12402
Status:
approved
Fee:
$3,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling ***first permit extension expires 1/8/23 - free*** ****second permit extension - expires 7/8/2023 - $250****
Valuation:
$3,100,000
Permit #:
BOCP-22-05392
Status:
final
Fee:
$250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Proposed free standing pergola renovation of existing rear 2 story coach house increase garage from 2 to 3 parking spaces per plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100966596
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Selective interior non-structural demolish in existing single family residence including removal of plater/gyp board finishes mep equipment fixtures and select piping/conduit/duct work. demolish plans and all other work to be performed on 100948514
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100956367
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*** self cert 2019 cbrc*** rt-4 revise permit #100880864 to change scope of work at facade east elevation including brick replacement per plans and change style of side elevation windows from casement to double hung. all work per plans.(occupancy group a-2 ; construction type iiia )
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
100944808
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,468
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit # 100880864 to change gc to goldberg general contracting vent/refrig. contractor to ok heating & cooling plumbing contractor to k. lowe plumbing inc. & brick mason contractor to j. s. masonry inc. concrete contractor to g&l contractors
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
100897853
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling hra inv 21012-2
Valuation:
$3,100,000
Permit #:
BREV-21-01231
Status:
final
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling hra inv 21012-1
Valuation:
$3,100,000
Permit #:
BREV-21-01213
Status:
final
Fee:
$762
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wood decking replacement masonry repairs & restoration application was incomplete. start date is on 9/23/19** per l r oss changed to bsfe from d=bdec-19-01361
Valuation:
$258,000
Permit #:
BSFE-19-04257
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,230
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling hra inv 21012-1
Valuation:
$3,100,000
Permit #:
BREV-21-01213
Status:
final
Fee:
$762
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling hra inv 21012-2
Valuation:
$3,100,000
Permit #:
BREV-21-01231
Status:
final
Fee:
$224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling **new owners*bruce & beth boyd** open web floor truss cert drawings not recieved until delivered on site(10/9/2015) issue date 11/12/15
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
BSFE-15-03014
Status:
final
Fee:
$9,525
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition with crawl space extensive interior renova tion field revisions
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
112687
Status:
issued
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition with crawl space extensive interior renova tion field revisions
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
112686
Status:
issued
Fee:
$173
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | TGC041081 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
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License Not Verified
| License # | TGC041081 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor |
| Class | (Class A) |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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Inactive License
| License # | 16LICR-0058 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Residential |
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109
BuildZoom Score
104
Permits
- Building permit records show that Goldberg General Contracting has worked on 104 permitted projects.
Goldberg General Contracting Employees
JG
Jacob Goldberg
Owner
JB
Jeffrey Berry,
Vice President
JT
Jim True,
Senior Project Manager
KD
Keith Dinehart,
Vice President