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Novak Construction Company

General Building Contractor · Chicago, IL
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License1 record · Active license
Permits100 on file
Discipline / legalNo board discipline flag
BBBNot yet available
Phone(773) 278-1100
Address3423 North Drake Avenue

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Licensed & active (expires 2028-02-29) · No board discipline flag found in covered sources · 153 permits on file (Chicago)

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What this report checks

✓ License
Checked
1 board record(s) · Active license
✓ Discipline & legal
Checked
No board discipline flag found in covered sources.
✓ Permits
Checked
100 permit(s) on file from covered city sources.
◐ Reviews & complaints
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Score breakdown

FactorPointsWhy
License status35/35
Active license on file with a state board
Discipline & legal flags20/20
No disciplinary flag on board record
Permit history20/20
153 permits on file
Reviews (BBB + HomeProFax)13/25
No BBB rating on file and no approved HomeProFax reviews yet (neutral). External ratings are linked below, not stored

A simple, transparent sum of public-record factors. How the score works. Not a rating of workmanship.

Source data as of: Report rebuilt from source files on 2026-10-19 · CSLB bond/workers' comp as of 2026-10-14 · most recent permit on file: 2026-04-22.

What we checked

LicenseCheckedCA Corporation #811879 · active
BondChecked$25,000 with PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · as of 2026-10-14
Workers' compCheckedWorkers' Compensation Insurance (AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY) · as of 2026-10-14
Years licensedCheckedLicensed since 2002
Business registrationNot available in ILState business registry not loaded yet
PermitsChecked153 permits on record
DisciplineNot available in ILBoard discipline list not loaded yet
OSHAChecked4 OSHA inspection record(s) from the last 5 years matched by business name and street address (U.S. DOL)
Reviews & outside linksNot checked yetNo review lookup run yet
Contractor-providedNot checked yetNothing provided by the contractor yet

Public records as of their source dates. Board status is shown as reported by the board. Not a guarantee. Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report.

Licenses

Licensed since 2002 (earliest original issue date on these state license records; not a business start date)

License #TypeStatusIssuedExpiresSource
CA 811879Corporation (B)
Workers' comp: Workers' Compensation Insurance (AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY); Contractor bond: $25000 (PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY)		clear2002-08-262028-02-29State board

Bond & workers' comp

Contractor bond$25,000 · PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2023-01-01
Workers' compWorkers' Compensation Insurance · AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · effective 2026-06-01 · expires 2027-06-01

Source: CSLB Public Data Portal (License Master), as of 2026-10-14. Verify current bond and insurance with CSLB and the insurer before you hire.

Building permits

DatePermitTypeAddressValue
2026-04-22101072291PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3661 W DIVISION ST$550,000
2024-06-06B200018182PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM2746 N CLYBOURN AVE—
2024-04-09101046026PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION168 N STATE ST$10,000
2024-04-02B200011910PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM3107 W 26TH ST—
2023-10-19101033119PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$6,000
2023-10-19101033125PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$8,000
2023-10-19101033123PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$6,000
2023-10-19101033118PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$9,000
2023-10-19101035785PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3059 W 26TH ST$1
2023-10-17101033115PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$3,000
2023-10-17101033133PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$4,000
2023-10-17101033112PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$2,700
2023-10-17101033135PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$4,500
2023-10-17101033136PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$4,500
2023-10-17101033130PERMIT - SIGNS4728 W IRVING PARK RD$4,000
2023-03-10100999580PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3045 W 26TH ST$6,000,000
2023-02-23101006452PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3105 W 26TH ST$1
2022-06-22100976789PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS2939 W ADDISON ST$20,000
2022-04-06100962899PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION16 W RANDOLPH ST$500,000
2022-01-24100944587PERMIT - SIGNS4035 N CICERO AVE$1,000
2022-01-24100949668PERMIT - SIGNS4035 N CICERO AVE$1,000
2021-11-02100946302PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS220 E CHICAGO AVE$741,368
2021-09-01B100938136PERMIT – EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAM2340 W BELMONT AVE—
2021-03-19100911248PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS640 N LA SALLE DR$1
2021-03-09100908232PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION4035 N CICERO AVE$200,000
2021-03-08100908235PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION4730 W IRVING PARK RD$600,000
2021-01-20100904247PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3056 W 26TH ST$327,000
2020-12-16100898320PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION2340 W BELMONT AVE$2,460,000
2020-12-08100900532PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION10 S RIVERSIDE PLZ$250,000
2020-12-07100898319PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3201 N WESTERN AVE$690,000
2020-06-29100878384PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION4801 N CENTRAL AVE$300,000
2020-05-27100875712PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3637 N DRAKE AVE$10,000
2020-02-21100863794PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS900 E GRAND AVE$1
2020-01-03100856881PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS333 W WACKER DR$75
2019-10-03100844216PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS43 E OHIO ST$30,000
2019-09-19100841720PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS8712 S STONY ISLAND AVE$15,000
2019-04-18100815196PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS4433 S PULASKI RD$1
2018-03-19100750822PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION171 N ABERDEEN ST$100,000
2017-12-15100737234PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1346 E 53RD ST$75,000
2017-10-16100708165PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3201 N ASHLAND AVE$50,000
2017-08-31100716782PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION171 N ABERDEEN ST$120,000
2017-05-12100699253PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION6020 N CICERO AVE$1,000,000
2017-04-20100686101PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION55 E PEARSON ST$230,000
2017-01-20100678490PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION171 N ABERDEEN ST$60,000
2016-11-04100678261PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1850 W ROOSEVELT RD$1
2016-09-29100672453PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION171 N ABERDEEN ST$10,000,000
2016-09-20100668257PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION171 N ABERDEEN ST$60,000
2016-06-22100656569PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3030 N BROADWAY$1
2016-06-14100655130PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3201 N ASHLAND AVE$50,000
2016-06-06100651161PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION171 N ABERDEEN ST$10,000,000
2016-05-10100635854PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION171 N ABERDEEN ST$60,000
2016-04-13100644810PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3030 N BROADWAY$1
2016-04-11100644317PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3201 N ASHLAND AVE$5,500,000
2016-03-16100637006PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION74 W ILLINOIS ST$332,000
2016-02-25100636753PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3201 N ASHLAND AVE$1
2015-09-03100612624PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS2656 N ELSTON AVE$11,000
2015-08-24100609571PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ$50,000
2015-07-28100606285PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS8444 S PULASKI RD$249,000
2015-04-27100592136PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS6009 N BROADWAY$1
2015-03-18100583075PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION6009 N BROADWAY$23,000
2015-02-05100580218PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS5224 N BROADWAY$1
2015-01-15100573229PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION350 N ORLEANS ST$1,500,000
2014-12-18100574986PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS6009 N BROADWAY$1
2014-12-17100568811PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION959 W FULLERTON AVE$400,000
2014-12-10100571162PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION55 E PEARSON ST$25,000
2014-11-29100566720PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION255 E GRAND AVE$15,000
2014-10-21100566627PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1 N HALSTED ST$1
2014-09-10100554782PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1 N HALSTED ST$4,900,000
2014-08-07100547230PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION959 W FULLERTON AVE$4,000,000
2014-07-21100546287PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION255 E GRAND AVE$5,500,000
2014-07-18100551000PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS3740 N HALSTED ST$1
2014-06-19100546572PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1347 W ERIE ST$1
2014-06-10100537276PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION6009 N BROADWAY$273,000
2014-06-09100537278PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1 N HALSTED ST$310,000
2014-05-30100543236PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS6214 S MASON AVE$3,500
2014-05-21100541836PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS959 W FULLERTON AVE$1
2014-05-21100541834PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS255 E GRAND AVE$1
2014-05-13100526724PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1347 W ERIE ST$300,000
2014-05-02100534935PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION5343 N BROADWAY$700,000
2014-03-25100527358PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION55 E PEARSON ST$1,100,000
2013-09-30100465335PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION243 E 32ND ST$9,200,000
2013-09-27100510927PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS2112 N ASHLAND AVE$1
2013-06-10100494769PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS159 W ERIE ST$657,031
2013-05-16100491055PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION1551 N SHEFFIELD AVE$8,900,000
2013-02-22100474002PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1101 S CANAL ST$1,000,000
2013-02-22100478097PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS600 W DIVISION ST$1
2012-12-27100471052PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION4600 W DIVERSEY AVE$50,000
2012-12-21100466910PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION350 N ORLEANS ST$500,000
2012-11-21100468138PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1234 N MARION CT$10,000
2012-11-16100467436PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS600 W DIVISION ST$1
2012-11-08100466315PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS415 N LARAMIE AVE$1
2012-08-31100455821PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1970 N BURLING ST$15,000
2012-08-08100452898PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS4600 W DIVERSEY AVE$1
2012-06-21100446220PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS7601 S CICERO AVE$10,000
2011-11-04100417747PERMIT - EASY PERMIT PROCESS1154 S CLARK ST$1
2011-10-21100412013PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION1763 W HOWARD ST$160,000
2011-10-21100411574PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION6312 N NAGLE AVE$160,000
2011-10-19100411559PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION3145 S ASHLAND AVE$160,000
2011-09-30100409578PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION2550 N CLYBOURN AVE$160,000
2011-09-30100409498PERMIT - RENOVATION/ALTERATION424 W DIVISION ST$160,000

Showing the 100 most recent of 153 permits on file. Source: City of Chicago open data (Building Permits)

Discipline, complaints & legal

No board discipline or complaints found in our current sources. Federal court search (CourtListener): no state-consistent possible match in our last sample run, or not yet run for this contractor.

OSHA & wage-and-hour records

U.S. Department of Labor inspection and case records matched to this business by name and street address. Records from the last 5 years (since 2021-10-30) are shown. An inspection is not by itself a finding of wrongdoing, and these records do not affect the HomeProFax Score.

OSHA inspections (4)

OpenedClosedJob-site cityResultCurrent penaltyRecord
2025-04-182025-07-01NapervilleInspected, no violations cited—OSHA inspection 1818990.015
2024-08-212024-08-27ChicagoInspected, no violations cited—OSHA inspection 1770293.015
2023-08-242023-09-07ChicagoInspected, no violations cited—OSHA inspection 1693629.015
2022-05-032022-06-08MorrisInspected, no violations cited—OSHA inspection 1594184.015

Current penalty is the amount after any settlement or adjustment. Open cases show no amounts because citations are not final.

9 older record(s) matched by name and address are not shown.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor: OSHA inspection and Wage and Hour Division enforcement data (dataportal.dol.gov), as of 2026-10-27. HomeProFax is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Labor. Verify details on the official record.

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