Open Books

Owners: Denise Schwartz, Stephanie Vasconcellos
Acct #331397
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10
Total Licenses
4
Active
4
Locations
2008
Operating Since

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Business Summary

Past revocationChainMulti-location operator

Open Books has been operating in Chicago since 2008 (~18 years). They currently hold 4 active licenses (10 total on file) across 4 locations in NORTH LAWNDALE and LOWER WEST SIDE.

Primary activity: Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office (Retail - Other).

Notable: Past revocation, Chain, and Multi-location operator.

Most recent activity: renewal on 2026-01-22.

Locations

7 addresses on file
  • 905-913 W 19TH ST 1STLower West Side · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-01-22
    • Limited Business License2024-02-01
    • Limited Business License2022-02-10
  • 3812 W 16TH STNorth Lawndale · 4 licensesActive
    Licenses (4)
    • Children's Services Facility LicenseActive2026-01-22
    • Children's Services Facility License2024-06-28
    • Pop-Up Retail User2024-03-28
    • Pop-Up Retail User2023-12-07
  • 651 W LAKE ST FIRST 100Near West Side · 3 licensesActive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-01-22
    • Limited Business License2024-02-01
    • Limited Business License2022-02-10
  • 3806 W 16TH STNorth Lawndale · 2 licensesActive
    Licenses (2)
    • Limited Business LicenseActive2026-01-22
    • Limited Business License2023-12-19
  • 2068 N MILWAUKEE AVELogan Square · 3 licenses · 2 permitsInactive
    Licenses (3)
    • Limited Business LicenseCancelled2026-01-22
    • Limited Business License2024-02-01
    • Limited Business License2022-10-07
    Permits (2)
    • Renovation/Alteration · Operating2022-10-04
    • Renovation/Alteration · Operating2022-08-02
  • 3812 W 16TH ST 1STNorth Lawndale · 1 licenseInactive
    Licenses (1)
    • Pop-Up Retail User2023-11-21
  • 2130 W CHICAGO AVE 1STWest Town · 2 licensesInactive
    Licenses (2)
    • Pop-Up Retail User2022-10-20
    • Pop-Up Retail User2021-10-20

Activities

Operation of an Administrative Commercial OfficeAfter School Program / Tutoring Children Under 18 Years of AgeRetail Sales of General MerchandiseOrganizer of Event with Retail Vendors (Multiple Shows within 31-90 Days)Organizer of Event with Retail Vendors (1-5 Day Show)61-90 Day Retail Pop Up Vendor (Sale of General Merchandise)

Licenses

18 records

One row per license event since 2020. Tap any row for the full record. A renewal with no issuance below it points to a license first issued before our 2020 coverage window.

Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-01-22 · Expires 2028-02-15
License number
2202448
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
905-913 W 19TH ST 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608
Business activity
Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-02-16
Payment date
2026-01-21
Date issued
2026-01-22
Expiration
2028-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
25
Precinct
23
Police district
12
Community area
Lower West Side
Neighborhood
LOWER WEST SIDE
SSA
Data not available
Children's Services Facility LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-01-22 · Expires 2028-02-15
License number
2971231
License code
1023
Site number
12
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3812 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
After School Program / Tutoring Children Under 18 Years of Age
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-02-16
Payment date
2026-01-21
Date issued
2026-01-22
Expiration
2028-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicensecancellationCancelledIssued 2026-01-22 · Expires 2028-02-15
License number
2873259
License code
1010
Site number
7
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
2068 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-02-16
Payment date
2026-01-21
Date issued
2026-01-22
Expiration
2028-02-15
Status change
2026-05-15
Ward
1
Precinct
13
Police district
14
Community area
Logan Square
Neighborhood
LOGAN SQUARE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-01-22 · Expires 2028-02-15
License number
2391089
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
651 W LAKE ST FIRST 100, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-02-16
Payment date
2026-01-21
Date issued
2026-01-22
Expiration
2028-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
21
Police district
1
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenserenewalActiveIssued 2026-01-22 · Expires 2028-02-15
License number
2944131
License code
1010
Site number
10
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3806 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2026-02-16
Payment date
2026-01-21
Date issued
2026-01-22
Expiration
2028-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Children's Services Facility LicenselapseIssued 2024-06-28 · Expires 2026-02-15
License number
2971231
License code
1023
Site number
12
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3812 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
After School Program / Tutoring Children Under 18 Years of Age
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-06-28
Payment date
2024-05-17
Date issued
2024-06-28
Expiration
2026-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Pop-Up Retail UserlapseIssued 2024-03-28 · Expires 2024-03-26
License number
2961805
License code
4409
Site number
11
DBA name
Open Books LTD
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3812 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
Organizer of Event with Retail Vendors (Multiple Shows within 31-90 Days)
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-03-28
Payment date
2024-03-28
Date issued
2024-03-28
Expiration
2024-03-26
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2024-02-01 · Expires 2026-02-15
License number
2391089
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
651 W LAKE ST FIRST 100, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-02-16
Payment date
2024-01-31
Date issued
2024-02-01
Expiration
2026-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
21
Police district
1
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2024-02-01 · Expires 2026-02-15
License number
2873259
License code
1010
Site number
7
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
2068 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-02-16
Payment date
2024-01-31
Date issued
2024-02-01
Expiration
2026-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
1
Precinct
13
Police district
14
Community area
Logan Square
Neighborhood
LOGAN SQUARE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2024-02-01 · Expires 2026-02-15
License number
2202448
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
905-913 W 19TH ST 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608
Business activity
Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2024-02-16
Payment date
2024-01-31
Date issued
2024-02-01
Expiration
2026-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
25
Precinct
23
Police district
12
Community area
Lower West Side
Neighborhood
LOWER WEST SIDE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2023-12-19 · Expires 2026-02-15
License number
2944131
License code
1010
Site number
10
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3806 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-12-19
Payment date
2023-12-18
Date issued
2023-12-19
Expiration
2026-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Pop-Up Retail UserlapseIssued 2023-12-07 · Expires 2024-03-03
License number
2943997
License code
4409
Site number
9
DBA name
Open Books LTD
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3812 W 16TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
Organizer of Event with Retail Vendors (Multiple Shows within 31-90 Days)
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-12-07
Payment date
2023-12-07
Date issued
2023-12-07
Expiration
2024-03-03
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Pop-Up Retail UserlapseIssued 2023-11-21 · Expires 2023-11-30
License number
2943526
License code
4409
Site number
8
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
3812 W 16TH ST 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60623
Business activity
Organizer of Event with Retail Vendors (1-5 Day Show)
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2023-11-21
Payment date
2023-11-21
Date issued
2023-11-21
Expiration
2023-11-30
Status change
Data not available
Ward
24
Precinct
34
Police district
10
Community area
North Lawndale
Neighborhood
NORTH LAWNDALE
SSA
Data not available
Pop-Up Retail UserlapseIssued 2022-10-20 · Expires 2023-01-18
License number
2876736
License code
4409
Site number
6
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
2130 W CHICAGO AVE 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Business activity
61-90 Day Retail Pop Up Vendor (Sale of General Merchandise)
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-10-20
Payment date
2022-10-20
Date issued
2022-10-20
Expiration
2023-01-18
Status change
Data not available
Ward
36
Precinct
17
Police district
12
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
SSA
29
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2022-10-07 · Expires 2024-02-15
License number
2873259
License code
1010
Site number
7
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
2068 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60647
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-10-07
Payment date
2022-10-07
Date issued
2022-10-07
Expiration
2024-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
1
Precinct
13
Police district
14
Community area
Logan Square
Neighborhood
LOGAN SQUARE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2022-02-10 · Expires 2024-02-15
License number
2202448
License code
1010
Site number
4
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
905-913 W 19TH ST 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60608
Business activity
Operation of an Administrative Commercial Office
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-02-16
Payment date
2022-02-10
Date issued
2022-02-10
Expiration
2024-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
25
Precinct
23
Police district
12
Community area
Lower West Side
Neighborhood
LOWER WEST SIDE
SSA
Data not available
Limited Business LicenselapseIssued 2022-02-10 · Expires 2024-02-15
License number
2391089
License code
1010
Site number
5
DBA name
Open Books
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
651 W LAKE ST FIRST 100, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Business activity
Retail Sales of General Merchandise
Application type
RENEW
Conditional approval
N
License start
2022-02-16
Payment date
2022-02-10
Date issued
2022-02-10
Expiration
2024-02-15
Status change
Data not available
Ward
34
Precinct
21
Police district
1
Community area
Near West Side
Neighborhood
WEST LOOP
SSA
Data not available
Pop-Up Retail UserlapseIssued 2021-10-20 · Expires 2022-01-25
License number
2814201
License code
4409
Site number
6
DBA name
Open Books LTD.
Legal name
Open Books LTD.
Address
2130 W CHICAGO AVE 1ST, CHICAGO, IL 60622
Business activity
61-90 Day Retail Pop Up Vendor (Sale of General Merchandise)
Application type
ISSUE
Conditional approval
N
License start
2021-10-20
Payment date
2021-10-20
Date issued
2021-10-20
Expiration
2022-01-25
Status change
Data not available
Ward
36
Precinct
17
Police district
12
Community area
West Town
Neighborhood
UKRAINIAN VILLAGE
SSA
29

Permits & Construction

Active permitRenovation/Alteration

Property & Census

Neighborhood

Median household income
$146,383
Owner-occupied housing
26.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
91.3%
People per sq mi
34,470
White-collar workforce
77.5%
Census tract 17031280100 · ACS 5-year 2024

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