Updated: Jun 16, 2026
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47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL, 60605
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Independiente Construction
Independiente Inc at 47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60605, held a General Contractor license (#TGC089679) with the City of Chicago contractors license board with an expiration date of 07-14-2025. We last verified the license was expired on 06-15-2026.
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Independiente Inc Services
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Independiente Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 515-9906
Address: 47 W Polk St, Chicago, IL 60605
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Activity
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5 projects
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2024 |
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12 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Independiente Inc has worked on at least
17.0 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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Independiente Inc mostly works on
home addition
projects.
Pricing
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5 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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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 |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $80,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Independiente Inc Reviews
3 out of 5 stars, based on
4
reviews
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By Jessica S.January 27, 2024Response from Independiente Inc February 8, 2024Thank you for your review. our priority is always the client. Building through the pandemic made things very difficult to navigate based on sub contractor availability . The delays of doing a full basement dig out due to client changes and availability of contractors was unfortunate and sometimes hard to navigate through. Independiente always try to put our best foot forward and sometimes with faults of our own or changes due to client needs it pushes projects deadlines. We have taken many steps to help our company do better by adding personnel and project management software to assist on deadlines. We have also added weekly meetings and status and scheduling review with clients and architects so the delays are at a minimum. We truly hope you are enjoying your home and have taken responsibility for our mistakes to become better.
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By Max V.April 20, 2023Home build$650,000
We hired Independiente Group to build our family home in 2021. Alex Braverman was, and continues to be, the upmost professional owner and GC we've worked with in our 10 yr tenure owning homes in Chicago. The quality of work, ability to stay on schedule & in budget, and integrity is what has kept us coming back to Alex time and time again. I've recommended Independiente to several families after our build was complete. In following up with them, they would all echo my same sentiment. I would not hesitate to rehire Independiente again for another build!
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By mhulettJanuary 14, 2022
I have referred out Independiente a number of times and always had very good feedback from clients. I'm a residential real estate agent who also does a lot of new construction so I've referred them to both clients needing a rehab and developers needing a GC. Alex is one of the good guys. Honest and hardworking. He really does care about the quality of work, his reputation, and ensuring the client has a good experience. It's a tough business but these guys do it as well as anyone I've worked with in 20 years. It's nice to give a referral and know that someone will be taken care of!
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By AnonymousSeptember 10, 2017Multi unit building
Independiente and the owner, Alex Braverman did not complete work they began and what's worse is that he stole money. They were hired to manage a building and lied about paying bills, stole money and attempted to disappear without providing rents they collected from tenants. We are still in the process of attempting to get the money he stole from us back. Do not get involved with this company or you will regret it.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Sc 2019 cbrc: new 2 story frame/masonry single family residence rear deck and frame 3 car garage. all work per architectural plans. occup. grp r-5 const. type va. sprinkler installation is a separate approval by fire dept
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
101038205
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new 2 story frame masonry single family residence with rear 1 story deck. new 3 car frame garage with roof top deck and access stairs. demolition of existing 2 story brick single family home. all work per architectural plans. occup. grp r-5 const. type va
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
101035908
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,775
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations and window replacements to an existing two-flat single family residence with unfinished basement/crawl space. removal of unnecessary rear exterior stair new wood patio at rear. (occupancy group r-5; type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$550,000
Permit #:
101018232
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,311
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revision to permit no 100956865 to change general contractor to independiente inc plumber to ak plumbing of il change vent contractor to emex service change electrician to vtech electric
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
101010679
Status:
issued
Fee:
$75
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification 2019 cbrc: 2 story frame single family home for new 2 story rear frame addition with basement and new wood deck. interior renovation of existing floors. all work per architectural plans. v-a const.- r-5 single family residence
Valuation:
$180,000
Permit #:
100978260
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration of existing 2-story single family residence with basement and detached garage with existing roof deck. no increase in far. alterations include relocation of interior stair incl. new perimeter foundation under bay window/stair alterations to int. wall and mep layout incl. removal of radiators/piping for new hvac system. removal of 1st fl bathroom portion... see more
Valuation:
$656,290
Permit #:
100956191
Status:
issued
Fee:
$917
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: renovation of existing first floor unit in three-flat apartment building interior alterations of basement to be duplexed with 1st floor unit and excavated as per plans occupancy group r-5 type iii-b construction rt-4 zoning.(no change to existing use/occupancy types). no work to front elevation.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100950087
Status:
expired
Fee:
$2,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification 2019 cbc: new 2 story frame/masonry single family residence. new frame garage with roof top deck and access stairs. removal of existing 2 1/2 frame-va building and garage. all work per architectural plans. subject to field inspection and audit. r-5 single family residence
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100936493
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$4,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: new constructio.n of a 2 story wood framed coach house structure with a second floor adu and garage below (1455 sf total for both floors - 775 sf for the garage and 680 sf for adu) (occupancy r5 type va construction)
Valuation:
$255,000
Permit #:
100976212
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$2,388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification 2019 cbc: for new 2 story frame/masonry single family residence & frame 3 car garage. all work per architectural plans. subject to field inspection and audit. r-5 single family residence
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100958909
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$3,903
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: 2019 cbc - interior renovation only of r-5 type vb - no change in use or occupancy. 1. demolition: selective demolition of interior finishes and partitions2. interior framing: new walls as indicated 3. interior finishes: replacement of all finishes cabinetry and accessories on the first and second floor. 4. electrical:all new electrical in the first and second floor5. mecha... see more
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100980922
Status:
complete
Fee:
$590
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: exterior facade repair & restoration. existing 2-story 2 dwelling units. no interior alterations. no change in occupancy use or area. occupancy r-5 construction type iiia zoning district rt-4
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101024699
Status:
expired
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc r5 type v second floor addition to an existing 2 story r5 type v single family residence. work includes: selective demolition of interior and exterior finishes. 2. type v construction addition at 2nd floor. 3. new interior finishes including flooring cabinets countertops appliances and fixtures. 4. new power and lighting distribution in areas of work only. 5. new plumbing... see more
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100886691
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc; revision to existing permit 100958909 (new single family residence & 3 car garage). addition new steel access stairs for new roof top garage deck. all work per architectural plans. occup. type r-5; constr type v-a
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
101046215
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,802
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Fences: 20ft in x 6ft in: qty 3 garage windows (replacement only): qty 15 doors (replacement only): qty 2 tuckpointing - no structural work - 2700 sqft furnace (replacement only): qty 2 hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100928466
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,100
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: alteration to an existing two story residence from a two unit building into a single family home. (occupancy group r-5; type va construction)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100975890
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,971
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Second floor addition and interior alterations to type iii-b class a-1 single family dwelling: no change in use or occupancy. 1. partial second floor addition with new roof new electrical mechanical and plumbing.2. selective interior demolition with new finishes at first floor bathroom and kitchen including relocation of plumbing and electrical. 3. new stair from basement to new secon... see more
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
100845886
Status:
expired
Fee:
$800
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 crbc; revision to existing building permit 101035908 for new 2 story single family residence and frame garage. reconfigure 1 story rear deck per architectural plans. occup. type r-5; const. type 5a
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
101052769
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc; revision to existing permit 101038205 (new single family residence & 3 car garage). re-locate frame garage and addition new steel access stairs for new roof top garage deck. all work per architectural plans. occup. type r-5; constr type v-a
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
101046218
Status:
issued
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert permit revision (to permit no. 101017422) to revise the 2nd floor for a new 4 pc bathroom relocating the laundry to a corridor closet. with a new 2 car frame garage. pre-approved by self cert
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101051786
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Inactive License
| License # | TGC089679 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class D) |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 19LICC-0084 |
| 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 |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | RB017148 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Fort Worth |
| Type | Bldg Contractor |
- According to the City of Fort Worth Planning and Development, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | D $2,000,000 Project Ceiling |
- According to the City of Chicago Data Portal, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Permits
- Building permit records show that Independiente Inc has worked on 62 permitted projects.
Independiente Inc Employees
MG
Maria Gamboa
We engaged Alex, owner of Independiente Group, to serve as general contractor and manage a large-scale home renovation project. We were not satisfied with his project management skills and ongoing missed deadlines; in fact, the project was completed 11 months after what was agreed to in our contract. All of the work was subcontracted out, and there were serious issues with availability to complete the work and quality. In some cases, he changed subcontractors throughout the project. As a result, we have a recessed light in one room that did not get hooked up, an outlet in another room that doesn’t work. To fix would require taking down drywall, fixing, putting back up drywall, repainting, etc. The master shower leaked into our kitchen only a few months after we moved in. While Alex and his subs did fix this, it required tile work, plumbing, drywall and painting. The paint job overall was sub-standard. We requested missed spots be painted. We provided a list and tapped the walls to show, yet we still have trim unpainted in some places. We had a new DaVinci roof put on. His roofer took our roof off in July, and didn’t start work until January. While “wrapped,” the exposure to the Chicago winter, rain, etc. resulted in mold that had to be removed. While we did get timely responses to texts and calls, we rarely got actual answers to the questions asked. In the last three weeks of our project, Alex hired a project manager, who worked very hard to complete the project, but despite this positive late-stage development, we cannot recommend this contractor.