79 W Monroe St
This office-to-residential conversion project involves extensive alterations and a change of use across floors 7 through 14 of an existing mixed-use building. Major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) work includes layout reconfigurations, relocating the building's steam loop, updating exterior ventilation louvers, and upgrading the emergency power system by replacing a diesel generator with natural gas equipment.
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| Low | Major construction permits |
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All 1 permit on this record| Permit | Description | Status | Contractor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
101077355 Renovation | Revised permit for office-to-residential conversion (Floors 7–14) updating room and MEP layouts, replacing a diesel generator with natural gas, relocating the steam loop, and installing louvered panels. | DEC 16, 2025 | Complete | $950,000 | Leopardo Construction |
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Sources: City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings permit feed · Cook County Assessor parcel records
Source Chicago Building Permits · Last calculated Sep 9, 2026
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