Magnificent Mile
Chicago, Illinois

A luxury condo renovation in a Magnificent Mile or Michigan Avenue-adjacent high-rise typically runs $150,000 to $600,000+ depending on unit size, scope, and finish level. A full gut renovation of a 1,500 to 2,000 SF luxury unit with custom millwork, premium stone, high-end appliances, and smart home systems runs $250,000 to $500,000. Penthouses and larger units with full custom finishes regularly exceed $600,000.

High-rise construction logistics require specific protocols: elevator use reservations, protective padding of building common areas, material staging within tight delivery windows, after-hours or weekend work where required, and coordination with building management on a daily basis. 32 Build has navigated these constraints in Chicago high-rise buildings across the Near North Side. We present a logistics plan to building management before any work begins and execute it without surprises.

A luxury condo renovation with electrical, plumbing, and mechanical modifications requires Chicago Department of Buildings permits with plan review. Work in high-rise buildings may require additional compliance with the Chicago Building Code's high-rise provisions, including fire suppression coordination. HOA or condo board approval is required in most buildings before permits are pulled. 32 Build manages the full permit and HOA documentation process.

Yes. Gold Coast, Streeterville, River North, and the broader Near North Side are all within our service area. The Magnificent Mile sits at the center of our Near North Side luxury construction territory.

A full gut renovation of a luxury condo on the Magnificent Mile typically takes 10 to 20 weeks from permit issuance to punch list, depending on unit size and finish complexity. Custom millwork, specialty stone, and premium fixtures often have 8 to 16 week lead times that must be factored into the schedule before construction begins. We build a complete material lead time schedule before any work starts.

Look for a contractor with an active City of Chicago General Contractor license, current general liability and workers' compensation insurance, and verifiable references from completed high-rise condo or commercial renovation projects in the Near North Side or downtown Chicago. Ask specifically about high-rise logistics experience. 32 Build is licensed and insured in Illinois with 18+ years of Chicago construction experience.

Yes. Restaurant and hospitality construction — including commercial kitchen buildouts, bar construction, and full dining room renovation — in the Magnificent Mile and Near North Side corridor is a project type we handle. Restaurant projects require Chicago Department of Public Health review in addition to standard DOB permitting. We manage both permit tracks.