VORNADO REALTY TRUST
VORNADO REALTY TRUST has filed 16 building permits in Chicago since 2024, closing 50% of 4 rated permits. 12 permits remain open. Primarily files electrical permits. 50.0 points below the city median of 100.0%. Busiest year: 2025 with 10 permits.
50%
15
Construction Permits
16 total
12
Currently Open
4
Rate-Eligible
permits > 1yr old
2024–2026
Years Active
Closure rate based on permits older than 1 year. "Issued" and "Stop Work" statuses are excluded.
Project Financials
$243K
Total Declared Value
$49K
Avg per Permit
$102K
Largest Project
Based on 5 of 15 construction permits with declared valuation data.
Performance by Permit Type
Electrical3 rated
66.7% closed vs 100% median, 33.3 points lower
Fire Alarm1 rated
0.0% closed vs 100% median, 100.0 points lower
Median based on all applicants with 20+ rated permits in each category. Only permits older than 1 year are rated.
Year-by-Year Summary
2026(YTD)
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Open4
Closed1
Too early to rate — permits need 1 year to mature
2025
50.0%
Open8
Closed2
2 closed / 4 rated
All Permits
16 permits
| Status | Permit # | Address | Issued▼ | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | B200468976 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | May 20, 2026<1yr | — | — |
| Closed | B200466373 | Electrical Work | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Apr 22, 2026<1yr | — | $28,000 |
| Open | B200449235 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Feb 26, 2026<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200449823 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jan 8, 2026<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200451452 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jan 5, 2026<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200448832 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Dec 3, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200447531 | Electrical Work | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Oct 23, 2025<1yr | — | $102,000 |
| Open | B200431740 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jul 8, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200431559 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jul 8, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200426574 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jul 8, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200431553 | Fire Alarm System | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jul 8, 2025<1yr | — | — |
| Open | B200430643 | Electrical Work | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Jun 24, 2025 | — | $90,000 |
| Closed | B200423686 | Electrical Work | 33 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago | Apr 30, 2025 | — | $15,000 |
| Closed | B200422682 | Electrical Work | 33 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago | Apr 23, 2025 | — | $8,000 |
| Open | B200419112 | Fire Alarm System | 33 N DEARBORN ST, Chicago | Apr 11, 2025 | — | — |
| Closed | B200004527 | Administrative Change | 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, Chicago | Mar 15, 2024 | — | — |