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500 W MADISON ST — permits, violations, 311 & crime · chicago.fyi

500 W Madison St

Chicago, IL 60661

Ward 42Near West SideCensus tract 280100

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Data as of Oct 13, 2026 · sources: Chicago Data Portal, Cook County Assessor

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Elementary school: Skinner; Grades K–8 · 1260 W Adams St, Chicago, Il 60607
High school: Wells HS; Grades 9–12 · 936 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Il 60622
Zoning: PD 264; Planned development · PD 264
Voting precinct: Ward 42, precinct 14; Precinct 42-14 · 2025 precinct map
Police district: 1ST District; District 1
TIF district: LaSalle Central; T-147 · expires 2030

Sources:CPS Elementary Attendance Boundaries (2025–26)CPS Middle School Attendance Boundaries (2025–26)CPS High School Attendance Boundaries (2025–26)Street Sweeping Zones: 2026 Zoning Districts (current)Tax Increment Financing Districts Special Service Areas Enterprise Zones Ward Precincts (2025–)Police Districts

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October 2026
1. Oct 16 · todayBusiness Licenses
  Chicago StringingIssued
  Limited Business License
2. Oct 16 · todayBusiness Licenses
  American Institutes For Research In The Behavioral SciencesIssued
  Limited Business License
3. Oct 16 · todayBusiness Licenses
  Madelyn Chicago Nail SpaIssued
  Limited Business License
4. Oct 9 · 3d ago311 Service Requests
  Traffic Signal Out ComplaintCompleted
5. Oct 9 · 3d ago311 Service Requests
  Street Light Out ComplaintOpen
6. Oct 8 · 5d ago311 Service Requests
  Cab FeedbackOpen
7. Oct 8 · 5d ago311 Service Requests
  Cab FeedbackOpen
8. Oct 8 · 5d ago311 Service Requests
  Cab FeedbackCanceled
9. Oct 8 · 5d ago311 Service Requests
  Cab FeedbackCanceled
10. Oct 8 · 5d ago311 Service Requests
  Cab FeedbackCanceled
11. Oct 7 · 6d ago311 Service Requests
  Graffiti Removal RequestCompleted
12. Oct 7 · 6d agoBuilding Permits
  Permit – Express Permit Program
  Low Voltage/Communication Electrical Work. Alter Existing Other. Specific Location: 9th Floor, Elevator Lobby - 2 Doors/1 Freight Door. · $6,000

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Public EV charger540 W. MADISON SOUTH WALL 3500 ft · 2 min walk540 W Madison St · 24 hours daily
'L' stationClinton0.3 mi · 7 min walk
FirehouseEngine 50.4 mi · 10 min walk324 S Desplaines St
LibraryHarold Washtington Library Center Library0.7 mi · 17 min walk400 S. State St. · Mon. - Thurs., 9-8; Fri. & Sat., 9-5; Sun., 1-5
Cooling centerHarold Washington College0.7 mi · 17 min walk30 E. Lake St. · M-F 8am-8pm; Sat 8am-4pm; Closed Sun; Holiday Closures: 5/25/26, 6/19/26. 7/3/26, 7/4/26, 9/7/26
Police stationNear North (District 18)1.5 mi · 36 min walk1160 N Larrabee St

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Brendan Reilly

Alderperson · Ward 42

(312) 642-4242 Ward42@cityofchicago.org

Ward office: 121 North Lasalle Street, Room 200, Office 6, 60602
City hall: 121 North Lasalle Street, Room 200, Office 6 · (312) 642-4242

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The propertyPIN 17-09-342-002-0000 +3

Assessor record →Value history

Assessed value · 2026$85,132,201≈ $340,528,804 market value · Assessor certified · all 4 units

Last recorded sale$425,000Dec 1, 2013 · Other deed

20094 recorded sales2013

4 tax parcels

Property: Commercial; Class 591
Board of Review appeal · 2025: No Change; Filed by Madigan & Getzendanner
Also represented by: US House 7th · IL Senate 5th; IL House 9th · County Board 2nd
Flood risk: Flood factor 1 of 10; First Street flood model

Sources:Assessor: Parcel Addresses Assessor: Assessed Values Assessor: Characteristics Assessor: Parcel Universe Parcel Sales Appeals Board of Review Decisions

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Crimes 10311 Service Requests 10Building Permits 4

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