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Connor O'Brien
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Where to find existing building drawings

Connor O'Brien
  • Chicago, IL
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I am under contract for a 1994 SFH which was built by a developer. Where can I find the original architectural drawings? Building is in cook county Illinois. I've tried accessors office and recorders office

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Mitch VanDeveer
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Mitch VanDeveer
  • Contractor
  • Phoenix, AZ
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Unfortunately you probably won't find anything on a 1994 structure.  two other places to look are the city development services (who ever would have approved for permit) or the original developer.

I assume you are looking for the plans to either make structural changes and/or an addition?  If so find an inexpensive draftsman or an architecture student want to make a few bucks for the practice.

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