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LUNCHBOX

1535 W DEVON AVE

Chicago · Public permit record

Name supported by the permit source. Current operation is unverified.

Illustrative restaurant interior, not this venue
Illustrative interior · AI-generated, not venue photography
A signal of activity. Not a confirmed opening.

01 / THE SIGNAL

What’s taking shape.

The description proposes physical work, fit-out, repairs or demolition. This does not establish the business lifecycle.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC FIRE REPAIRS - NEW SECOND FLOOR RESIDENTIAL MASONRY ADDITION TO EXISITING COMMERCIAL BRICK BUILDING"LUNCHBOX" RESTAURANT. NEW STAIR AND METAL DECK. REMOVE SHED. (OCCUPANCY R-2 & A-2; IVA TYPE CONSTRUCTION)

Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed

02 / THE TIMELINE

The record so far.

  1. August 6, 2025

    Application review began

    Recorded by the city’s permitting system.

  2. September 30, 2025

    Ready-to-issue / issue date

    May indicate readiness to issue subject to fees.

  3. Still unknown

    Opening date

    A permit alone does not confirm when a business opens.

03 / STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE

The original permit.

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC FIRE REPAIRS - NEW SECOND FLOOR RESIDENTIAL MASONRY ADDITION TO EXISITING COMMERCIAL BRICK BUILDING"LUNCHBOX" RESTAURANT. NEW STAIR AND METAL DECK. REMOVE SHED. (OCCUPANCY R-2 & A-2; IVA TYPE CONSTRUCTION)

Name evidence

SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC FIRE REPAIRS - NEW SECOND FLOOR RESIDENTIAL MASONRY ADDITION TO EXISITING COMMERCIAL BRICK BUILDING"LUNCHBOX" RESTAURANT. NEW STAIR AND METAL DECK. REMOVE SHED. (OCCUPANCY R-2 & A-2; IVA TYPE CONSTRUCTION)

Read the official permit

Source record 3421620 · Retrieved September 30, 2026

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