Updated: Nov 18, 2025
Location and Projects
Address
445 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Urban Innovations is a fully integrated real estate development firm specializing in property management, leasing, and construction.
From BuildZoom: Urban Innovations, 445 N Wells St, Chicago, IL holds a General Contractor (Class A) license and 6 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 96 ranks in the top 20% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Urban Innovations Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 222-0777
Address: 445 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60654
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Quality
96
80th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Urban Innovations has a BuildZoom score of 96, which places them above 80% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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5 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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10 projects
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2023 |
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12 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Urban Innovations has worked on at least
29.0 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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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Urban Innovations mostly works on
commercial renovation
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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2 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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4 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
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4 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $125,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Sc 2019 cbrc: storefront & interior alterations to an existing retail space. work to include mep & new bathroom. no change in occupancy or use. **structural peer review**as per plans
Valuation:
$7,250,000
Permit #:
101064817
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior renovation of vacant full floor plate to building out (2) tenant suites and common corridor. scope of work includes new framing/partitions decorative finishes new ceiling mep modificaitons to serve new suites. (occ. grp. b; const. type ia). as per plans
Valuation:
$2,500,000
Permit #:
101072494
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,679
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc. interior alteration of an existing sports and recreation spa on the first floor and lower level of a seven story heavy timber construction building. scope of work includes repair and replace of existing shower areas finishes (with same to match existing) and plumbing fixtures (one to one replacement). repair and replace an existing hvac unit and miscellaneous inte... see more
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101063227
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,638
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbrc self-cert interior remodel of former dress shop to tile shop to tile showroom at unit 102 on first floor of 6-story sprinklered masonry building use group m/mercantile constructiom type 2b. work includes removal of interior non-loadbearing partitions installation of new lighting duct extensions and replacement of plumbing fixtures per plan
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
101070721
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,203
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to basement business offices and 1st floor retail space for new clothing store. work to include demolish new partitions mechanical electrical and plumbing as per plans. construction type iiia. use m- mercantile & b - business. consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
101012755
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,411
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing 17th floor office space suite 1750.work to include demolish new non load bearing partitions plumbing electrical and mechanical work as per plans. existing idf rooms to remain not in scope. (1a construction. b-business use)
Valuation:
$2,200,000
Permit #:
101023061
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,264
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior business use - no change to zoning or occupancy. the scope of work encompasses interior tenant improvements to approximately 15 626 square feet (2 966 sq ft 1st floor and 12 660 sq ft 2nd floor) located at 2100 south morgan street. this work will include limited demolition of on structural items. new work will include installation of new drywall partition... see more
Valuation:
$950,000
Permit #:
101016554
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,224
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to the existing 1st floor & lower-level tenant space in existing 8-story building as per plans. work to include interior demolition new interior partitions doors finishes and millwork as well as associated mepfp work. (construction type 1a b-business)
Valuation:
$3,318,800
Permit #:
101013685
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,843
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc. revision to permit #101063227. interior alteration of an existing sports and recreation spa on the lower level of a seven story heavy timber construction building. revised scope of work includes miscellaneous interior alterations replacement of existing finishes plumbing fixtures and equipment. no change in use. no change in occupancy
Valuation:
$13,650
Permit #:
101068631
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*** self cert permit - no change to zoning or occupancy *** the scope of work contained in these documents encompasses tenant build-out to approximately 4 750 square feet on the 1st floor of 306 west erie street suite 100. this work will include demolition of non structural items - per plans. new work will include installation of new drywall partitions new millwork elements new doors ... see more
Valuation:
$650,000
Permit #:
100984296
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,714
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** self-cert interior building out - no change to zoning or occupancy ** the scope of work contained in these documents encompasses tenant build-out to approximately 1 690 square feet on the 1st floor of 445 north wells street suite 1n. new work will include installation of new drywall partitions new millwork elements new doors and frames new wall ceiling and floor finishes new electr... see more
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
100957328
Status:
complete
Fee:
$7,981
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
Self cert 2019 cbrc: tenant buildout to approximately 5 814 sf on the second floor of 306 west erie street. this work will include the installation of new wall partitions millwork doors and frames ceilings finishes electrical plumbing and mechanical components per the drawings within as per plans
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100972462
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,732
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*** self cert - interior build-out no change in occupancy or zoning *** the scope of work contained in these documents encompasses interior tenant improvements to approximately 6 280 square feet (4 352 sq ft 1st floor and 1 928 sq ft lower level) located at 222 w hubbard street. this work will include demolition of non structural partitions lighting plumbing and mechanical ductwork. n... see more
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100933472
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,242
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** self-cert permit ** interior renovation of existing tenant office suite on floor 18. renovation includes demolition of existing space in preparation for new interior partitions ceilings lighting and finishes as well as the reworking of hvac electrical plumbing sprinklers and fire alarm. current use: office. proposed use: office
Valuation:
$4,074,000
Permit #:
100907499
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,760
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: remodel existing exit lobby with new accessible entry passenger lift and stair in existing 5-story masonry and heavy timber loft (construction type iv) commercial building (group b) as per plan- no plumbing or mechanical work existing fully sprinklered building
Valuation:
$85,000
Permit #:
101029080
Status:
issued
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self certification of 2024 sq. ft. initial building out. work to include mechanical hvac plumbing and electrical as per plans. sprinklers to remain - rework as required to provide proper coverage per code as per plans
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
100995873
Status:
complete
Fee:
$825
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to an existing office space on the 10th floor as per plans. work to include partitions mep ceilings and finishes. (occupancy group b; construction type ia)
Valuation:
$955,409
Permit #:
100937643
Status:
expired
Fee:
$9,629
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc:construction of new internal non- exit stair from 7th to 8th floor as existing office space as per plans. **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100920822
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert permit program permit is for the interior alteration of about 14 000 s.f. of existing office space on floors 4 and 6 of an existing 6 story building of construction type iii-a heavy timber. scope of work limited to non-structural elements including mechanical electrical and plumbing work
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100857262
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,074
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Urban Innovations License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC04479 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class A) |
| Business Type | None |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of November 2025.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | A All Projects No Restrictions |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 |
| Business Type | None |
- 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 # | 11LICC-0028 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
| Business Type | None |
- According to the City of Evanston Building and Inspection Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | NAT-109052-2 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Nation | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Type | Renovation |
| Business Type | None |
- According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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96
BuildZoom Score
104
Permits
- Building permit records show that Urban Innovations has worked on 104 permitted projects.