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JOHN DOWNES CONSTRUCTION INC

License #
2278987
Licensed since
Aug 16, 2025 · 8 mo
Registered address
2004 S LINDEN AVE
Chicago, IL 60068
Ward
Ward 0
ContractorCheck Score
69
of 100
Moderate — review violations

JOHN DOWNES CONSTRUCTION INC is a Chicago general contractor currently licensed in Chicago (license 2278987, active since 2025). Based at 2004 S LINDEN AVE, the firm is a moderate-activity operator, with 10 permits in the last 24 months totaling roughly $6,095K. Across that window the Chicago Department of Buildings shows 2 building violations recorded, including 1 currently open. At 8 mo of continuous licensure, JOHN's ContractorCheck Score lands at 69/100 — Moderate — review violations.

Signals at a glance

LAST 24 MONTHS
Permits issued
10
city records
Permit value
$6.1M
avg $610K
Linked violations
2
1 open
Months licensed
8
2025

Permit & violation activity

12 MONTHS
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Permits issued Violations cited

Where they work

PERMIT LOCATIONS
CHICAGO · WARD 0
15 permit locations · 24 mo
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Specialties

INFERRED FROM PERMITS
General contractor6 permits
Home repair3 permits
Typical project value: $650K median(range $2K$680K, avg $610K)

Recent permits

DateAddressTypeValueStatus
2026-04-141811 W SUPERIOR STNEW CONSTRUCTION$650KIssued
2026-02-252127 W HURON STNEW CONSTRUCTION$665KIssued
2026-02-174026 N HERMITAGE AVENEW CONSTRUCTION$680KIssued
2026-02-174028 N HERMITAGE AVENEW CONSTRUCTION$650KIssued