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 293 building permits, according to data from BuildZoom, a platform that helps homeowners and businesses with new construction and remodels.

Of those permits, 17 were for new building construction, nine 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 All Masonry Const. Co. Inc. received a permit for new construction of a structure at 320 N. Sangamon St.
  The work is described as: "New construction. 12-story office building."
• Contractor Hirsch Howard M was issued a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 3604 N. Campbell Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "New construction of a four-story residential building with first floor retail component and residential parking."
• Applicant Rmp Development, LLC was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 1624 W. Blackhawk St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "100 amp temporary service for new construction building."
• Applicant Plus Electric, Inc. received a permit for new construction of a residential structure at 4222 N. Lawndale Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Erect two-story with basement frame single-family residence with rooftop deck stair enclosure new two-car detached frame garage and new wood and iron fences."
• Contractor Schmidt, Ralph was issued a permit for new construction of a structure at 631 N. La Salle Drive.
  The work is described as: "Replacement of existing steel gas station canopy with same size and type of canopy."

Demolitions, Renovations and Repairs

• Contractor Lombardi Electric, Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 233 S. Wacker Drive.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Interior alterations to 42nd and 43rd-floor office space as per plans. To include new floor openings for new communicating stairs."
• A permit was issued for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 369 W. Grand Ave.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Installation of new high rise forced air system in a residential dwelling."
• Contractor T.L.T. Electrical Enterprises was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a structure at 6141 S. Throop St.
  In the permit, the work scope is described as: "Install new 100-amp service only."
• Applicant Titan Electric Systems, Inc. was issued a permit for repair/renovation of a residential structure at 2521 N. Austin Ave.
  The permit defines the project's work scope as: "Install new 200a service with three meters two apartment one public."

This story was created automatically using local building data from BuildZoom, then reviewed and augmented by an editor. Click here for more about what we're doing.

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