Chicago / ON OUR RADAR
renovation1622 N CALIFORNIA AVE
Commercial kitchen space
Chicago · Public permit record
Business name not established. This general label describes the space in the permit, not a verified business.

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.
DDS 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF A 4-STORY, 39-UNIT SRO BUILDING WITH 2 GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNITS INTO A 41-UNIT NON-CONGREGATE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER WITH GROUND FLOOR SUPPORT SPACES. THE GROUND FLOOR WILL BE FULLY RENOVATED AND RECONFIGURED TO ACCOMMODATE COMMUNITY AREAS, SUPPORT SPACES, COMMON USE BATHROOMS, ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES, AND A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. (OCCUPANCY GROUPS A-2, A-3, R-2; TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION TYPE) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: V3 COMPANIES OF IL
Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed
02 / THE TIMELINE
The record so far.
- October 3, 2025
Application review began
Recorded by the city’s permitting system.
- July 9, 2026
Ready-to-issue / issue date
May indicate readiness to issue subject to fees.
- Still unknown
Opening date
A permit alone does not confirm when a business opens.
03 / STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE
The original permit.
DDS 2019 CBRC: RENOVATION OF A 4-STORY, 39-UNIT SRO BUILDING WITH 2 GROUND FLOOR COMMERCIAL UNITS INTO A 41-UNIT NON-CONGREGATE TRANSITIONAL SHELTER WITH GROUND FLOOR SUPPORT SPACES. THE GROUND FLOOR WILL BE FULLY RENOVATED AND RECONFIGURED TO ACCOMMODATE COMMUNITY AREAS, SUPPORT SPACES, COMMON USE BATHROOMS, ADMINISTRATIVE SPACES, AND A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. (OCCUPANCY GROUPS A-2, A-3, R-2; TYPE IIIA CONSTRUCTION TYPE) CONSULTANT REVIEWER: V3 COMPANIES OF ILRead the official permit
Source record 3428562 · Retrieved September 30, 2026
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