Updated: Sep 09, 2025
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William D Nelson Architect
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William D Nelson Chicago
Quality
98
84th percentile
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William D Nelson has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
Our building permit records indicate that William D Nelson has worked on at least
1.0 project over the past year.
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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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$100k-$250k |
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Spr 2019 cbc: existing floral shop remodeled into a one-car garage with coach house adu behind existing home to address violations #nc2022 and #nc2011 as per plans. occupancy r-5 construction type v-b.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
101066027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$7,543
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2019 cbc: self-cert: remodel of an existing finished basement in an existing 2 story single family residence. remodel includes replacing existing concrete floor as per plans. no change in use
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
100914075
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*** self cert project *** interior remodel and exterior improvements including new store front windows as per plans in an existing 3 story mixed use building
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100838348
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,197
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cbc 2019: self-cert: rebuild existing garage in its entirety in accordance to historic requirements
Valuation:
$115,000
Permit #:
100993753
Status:
expired
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: i-unit-signle family home two stories remodel existing kitchen remodel master bathroom addition new window at rear (south) elevation. no change in use
Valuation:
$143,000
Permit #:
100812728
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: interior renovations of 1 du to a kitchen bathroom and master bathroom as per plans in an existing 3-story building
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
100850607
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**self cert project** revision to permit# 100731173 for changes to interior layout and lighting changes adding exterior windows and stair and map revisions per plans
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
100747443
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,073
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior and exterior alterations to existing 2 story with basement and attic/4 dwelling units masonry building work includes: new dormers basement excavation new dwelling unit in basement relocation of one first floor unit to basement and one 2nd floor to attic new rear exterior stairs new front concrete steps new window and new parking pad per plans
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
100800646
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,232
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**self cert project** interior building out of existing one story building with mezzanine and new windows. scope of work includes splitting existing tenant space into 2 tenant spaces both spaces to be used as office with light manufacturing/distribution per plans. (existing use: office/manufacturing/distribution proposed:office/manuf/distribution)
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100731173
Status:
complete
Fee:
$8,042
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-cert: remove portion of the exterior wall and addition a three panel patio door. building new stair to the yard with 3 landing. building a new trellis over the existing concrete patio
Valuation:
$19,500
Permit #:
100892691
Status:
complete
Fee:
$550
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Self-certification permit: interior office buildout of suite 1900 occupancy class e in an existing 30-story construction ia building as per plans.** conditional approval** subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$127,000
Permit #:
100641729
Status:
complete
Fee:
$903
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*****self cert***** interior demising walls new mechanical shaft and canopy extension in an existing 4 story building occupancy class e and i-c construction. all work as per plans
Valuation:
$350,000
Permit #:
100650584
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,189
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation and improvement of an existing street level parking lot. work to include new paving concrete curbs landscaping and fencing as well as storm water retention as per plans
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
100641294
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,575
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations for rosin eyecare per plans. work to be performed on 2nd floor suite 210. (existing/proposed use: class e business are of work aprox 2500sqft)
Valuation:
$175,000
Permit #:
100624695
Status:
complete
Fee:
$838
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**self-cert** tenant office build-out on 22nd floor suite 2250 per plans (area of work aprox. 1 700sqft) conditional approval subject to field inspection and audit. 1 e wacker
Valuation:
$55,000
Permit #:
100569888
Status:
complete
Fee:
$594
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
One story interior buildout. single tenant occupant for social services center. work as per plans
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
100677258
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,629
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Base building core and shell renovation and site improvements to existing 4 story office building with retail use on 1st floor as per plans
Valuation:
$1,700,000
Permit #:
100528496
Status:
phased permitting
Fee:
$4,330
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a roof deck for use by tenants on top of an existing 4 story 1c building as per plans
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
100623069
Status:
complete
Fee:
$813
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New roof-top stair/elevator penthouses for existing 4 story office building per plans. no rooftop deck under this permit
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
100557933
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,250
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations of 1271 sf of 1st floor commercial space for use as rosin eye care per plans **self cert conditional permit: subject to field inspections **
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
100527907
Status:
complete
Fee:
$375
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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License Not Verified
| License # | 001015431 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Licensed Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2024. Check the current license status of William D Nelson with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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License Not Verified
| License # | 001015431 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
| Type | Architect |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of November, 2016. Check the current license status of William D Nelson with the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
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98
BuildZoom Score
28
Permits
- Building permit records show that William D Nelson has worked on 28 permitted projects.