Updated: Jul 07, 2026
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400 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60654
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Vequity Construction LLC
Vequity Construction LLC, 400 N State St, Chicago, IL (Owned by: Chris Ilekis) holds a General Contractor (Class B) license and 8 other licenses according to the City of Chicago license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Vequity Construction LLC Contact Information
Phone Number: (773) 804-8978
Address: 400 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Vequity Construction LLC Chicago
Quality
103
90th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Vequity Construction LLC has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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6 projects
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Vequity Construction LLC has worked on at least
11.0 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.
Pricing
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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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$500k-$1mil |
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3 projects
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $250,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Vequity Construction LLC
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Self cert 2019 cbc: interior tenant buildout for a new fast-casual cava restaurant in existing ground floor space in northwestern hospital to include kitchen upgrades restrooms mechanical plumbing & electrical work as per plans (occupancy a-2 type iib construction
Valuation:
$1,140,000
Permit #:
101064538
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,569
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: interior renovations to a ground floor suite 100a for a proposed gelato shop and bar as per plans. work to include demolition new partitions doors hardware lighting finishes mechanical electrical and plumbing. no structural work. (construction type: ii-a; occupancy: a-2 assembly)
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101064119
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert--- 2019 cbrc---interior building out - same tenant - same lease space- interior improvements only to existing demised space
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
101063722
Status:
complete
Fee:
$975
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: self-cert: interior build-out of a new coffee shop (starbucks) to replace existing coffee shop. scope to include: new interior partitions equipment fixtures & finishes. all signage under separate permit
Valuation:
$1,036,700
Permit #:
101038742
Status:
suspended
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self cert 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing single story restaurant space for a new cava restaurant to include new partitions finishes fixtures lighting kitchen equipment rtus mep upgrades and structural work as per plans (occupancy b type iiib construction)
Valuation:
$810,000
Permit #:
101034078
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,091
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Sc 2019 cbrc: interior buildout of a new restaurant starbucks coffee drive thru. scope to include: new interior partitions equipment fixtures finishes drive thru equipment & exterior patio furniture. all signage under separate permit as per plans. a-2 occ type i-b const
Valuation:
$390,000
Permit #:
100965498
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,000
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: core and shell only. new construction of 1-story convenience store building. site work to include parking landscaping and trash enclosure. fuel canopy undergraound storage tanks and interior build-out under separate permit. (occupancy m- mercantile; construction type iib)
Valuation:
$1,500,000
Permit #:
100899348
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$4,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: self-cert: alterations to exisiting ground floor restaurant building shell for starbucks coffee tenant build-out. demolition of existing interior partition walls ceilings finishes hvac plumbing and electrical. limited new interior partitions hvac plumbing and electrical for future interior build-out as per plans
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
101012679
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbrc: revision to building permit #101034109 to remove the mezzanine and associated stair and relocate two electrical panels as per plans. (construction type: 1a; occupancy type: b - business )
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101043765
Status:
complete
Fee:
$925
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior alterations to ground floor commercial space for a new medical office as per plans. no change in use. b- business occupancy; ii-b construction
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101039170
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,068
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: interior build-out to an existing ground floor space for a new gelato shop as per plans in an existing mixed use building. work to include new mezzanine new partitions doors hardware millwork shelving cabinetry ceilings lighting mechanical plumbing and electrical work. (construction type: 1a; occupancy type: group b - business )
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
101034109
Status:
complete
Fee:
$875
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc. construction of stand alone canopy structure for proposed gas station. tanks to be permitted separately. main building and site work permitted under 100913191. (m-mercantile iib construction)
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100957006
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$3,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior alterations to ground floor medical office space unit b no change in use. b- business occupancy; ii-b construction
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
101039759
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,186
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: 2019 cbc: core and shell only. new construction of 1-story convenience store building at a gas station. site work to include parking landscaping and trash enclosure. fuel canopy underground storage tanks and interior build-out under separate permit. (occupancy m- mercantile; construction type v)
Valuation:
$625,000
Permit #:
100913191
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$4,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert 2019 cbc: core and shell only. new construction of 1-story building for proposed restaurant. interior to be build-out under separate permit. scope under this permit to include site work landscaping and trash enclosure. (occupancy a-2 restaurant construction type iib)
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
100913180
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: first time building out of 1-story convenience store. shell and site work permitted under 100899348 (occupancy m- mercantile; construction type iib)
Valuation:
$455,000
Permit #:
100963096
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1101 - 1105 - 1109- 1113- 1117 ogden - (vequity) new construction multi-tenant retail shell building cut #21-cut-0010 #21-dem-0005
Valuation:
$1,100,000
Permit #:
20-NCM-0006
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Building new quiktrip store & 2 fuel canopies for fuel
Valuation:
$9,292,375
Permit #:
200631
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial alteration/repair (no new sq ftg)
Valuation:
$575,000
Permit #:
24-00000055|CCAD00
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial - cad
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: first-time build-out of floors 2 5 and 6. floors 2 and 5 include build-out for office use. 6th floor scope includes restroom and roof deck.no structural work
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
100868179
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,315
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Vequity Construction LLC License info
Verified License
| License # | TGC085602 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class B) |
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General |
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Inactive License
| License # | 25855 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 30892 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | 18373 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General No Trades |
- According to the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 16068 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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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
| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | B $10,000,000 Project Ceiling |
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103
BuildZoom Score
47
Permits
- Building permit records show that Vequity Construction LLC has worked on 47 permitted projects.
Vequity Construction LLC Employees
CI
Chris Ilekis
Owner