Chicago / ON OUR RADAR
renovation2444 N ELSTON AVE
Café / coffee 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.
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION OF 500 SF OF LEVEL 1 SALES OFFICE TO A SMOOTHIE AND COFFEE SALES COUNTER WITH PREPARED FOOD IN REFRGERATED CASES. SPACE IS WITHIN A 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONTAINING A HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL. (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-3, TYPE 1-B CONSTRUCTION)
Supporting source text · Chicago description rules v1 · Review: unreviewed
02 / THE TIMELINE
The record so far.
- July 24, 2026
Application review began
Recorded by the city’s permitting system.
- August 28, 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.
SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION OF 500 SF OF LEVEL 1 SALES OFFICE TO A SMOOTHIE AND COFFEE SALES COUNTER WITH PREPARED FOOD IN REFRGERATED CASES. SPACE IS WITHIN A 5 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING CONTAINING A HEALTH CLUB AND HOTEL. (OCCUPANCY GROUP A-3, TYPE 1-B CONSTRUCTION)Read the official permit
Source record 3455063 · Retrieved September 30, 2026
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