Wondering what buildings are coming down or going up in Chicago? Local building permit data can shine a light on what's under construction near you.

In the past week, the city issued 978 building permits, according to data from the Chicago city government.

Thirty of those permits were for new building construction, 19 were for demolition projects and the remainder were for repairs and renovations.

Read on for a selection of the most noteworthy new permits.

Residential Permits

New Construction

• Contractor Kokalias Bill G. was issued a permit for new construction of a structure costing $667,800 at 2660 Armitage Ave.
  The work is described as: "Erect new four-story three-dwelling unit with basement, roof deck, new detached three-car masonry garage, new non-combustible metal stair system and site work as per plans."
• Applicant Midland Trim Inc. received a permit for new construction of a structure costing $495,900 at 6336 Kimbark Ave.
  The work is described as: "Erect a two-story, iva frame single-family residence with basement and detached two-car garage per plans."
• Contractor Kedzie Development LLC . received a permit for new construction of a structure costing $667,800 at 1938 Kedzie Ave.
  The work is described as: "Erect three-story four d.u. Building (3b construction), rooftop deck, trellis, rooftop stair enclosures, four exterior parking spaces on concrete pad."
• Contractor Mahakali Prashanth K received a permit for new construction of a structure costing $318,400 at 5150 Long Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Proposed two-story insulated concrete form — (icf) single family residence with basement. Front and rear open wood porch and two-car frame garage (conditional permit subject to field inspections)."
• Applicant Bryan Hunter received a permit for new construction of a structure costing $300,000 at 2631 Bosworth Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Erect new three-story, three-unit condo, type 3b construction, with detached garage, as per plans."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• Contractor Kohn Gary L received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure costing $340,000 at 625 Adams St.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Interior alterations in existing office building on the seventh floor to the existing base building fitness center amenity. New walls, plumbing, ventilation and electrical as per plans."
• Contractor Mcguire Anne C received a permit for repair/renovation of a structure costing $395,000 at 2400 Marshall Blvd.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Demolish chimneystack and provide new mechanical flues. Minor roofing and interior renovations and alterations."
• Contractor Longhi Thomas C was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure costing $290,828 at 123 Wacker Drive.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Interior alterations to 20th floor office space as per plans. To include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions, new millwork, flooring, ceiling, and wall finishes, and associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. No change to existing e-business office use."

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