610 S. Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60607
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Constructed in 1932, the 12-story U.S. Customhouse in Chicago is currently used as office space primarily for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Located in the Near West Side community of Chicago, southwest of the central business district, the Customhouse is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Property Manager: Brian Butcher, Anthony Punda and Miguel Martinez
Public Hours: 7 a.m.– 6 p.m. Monday through Friday (except federal holidays)
For building service calls or more information, use contacts at top right. For other federal government information, call toll-free 1-844-USA-GOV1.
Building Projects
In early 2016, we began retro-commissioning heating and cooling system equipment in the Customhouse in an effort to improve occupant comfort. We installed controls to adjust mechanical equipment according to indoor heat loads and outdoor temperature and humidity. Other earlier efforts included replacing boiler controllers, updating the sequencing, and replacing all boiler tubes to dramatically improve the heating capabilities of the building. Finally, we installed GSALink, which provides computerized data from the building’s operating systems and shows opportunities for saving energy. In 2019, replacement of the building’s roof was completed.
Public Access
All visitors must undergo security screening and present a valid identity card (like a state driver’s license or federal ID) before gaining access to the building. See Real ID for more information.
Key Tenants
The building’s major tenants include DHS Customs and Border Protection, DHS OIG, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the FBI, Office of Personnel Management, and U.S. Marshals Service.
Art in Architecture
See the fine art collection at this building..
U.S. General Services Administration