# Building permits at 1144 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, May 20, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 20, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 6.3 kw. Array output: 8.505 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,561 | [B200425786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425786/) | | May 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement and rear of home. | $1,450 | [B200425794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425794/) | | Aug 17, 2010 | Roofing | Complete roof tear off replace with new shingles sheating gutters downspouts | $16,012 | [100358930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100358930/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 100 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,260 | [B200509541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509541/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 100 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,130 | [B200509538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509538/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 100 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200509543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509543/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/) | 220 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: monopole tower next to the building. | $35,000 | [B200477657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477657/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing ground level mercantile retail space in 2-story building w/ 1 dwelling unit per plans. No work to be done in dwelling units (occupancy groups R-2, m & B; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101080613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080613/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 850 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200507986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507986/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1059 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-long-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC interior alterations for the single-family residence 1 & 1/2 story frame type VA residence with a basement, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $70,000 | [101081690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081690/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC existing two story building interior and back porch renovation (occupancy B on 1st floor & r3 on 2nd floor, construction type va) | $150,000 | [101076540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076540/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5440 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-division-st/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration of an existing single story religious assembly (a-3, type iii-a). Reconfigure platforms for accessibility, replace interior finishes, full roof replacement, HVAC equipment upgrades, install new water heater and plumbing fixtures, electrical lighting, power and fire alarm up | $418,000 | [101080031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080031/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1108 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-n-lockwood-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $8,527 | [B200468983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468983/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $3,000 | [B200508621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508621/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1001 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-long-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $10,088 | [B200479170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479170/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 17. Lighting outlets: 17. Specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $2,500 | [B200471898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471898/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5415 W Augusta Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5415-w-augusta-blvd/) | 0.25 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 255'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $11,202 | [B200469557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469557/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5213 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $52,591 | [101083186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083186/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on N Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [1135 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2025 - [1155 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1155-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [1111 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [1040 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [1020 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025 - [1329 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1329-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [948 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [1351 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1351-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [1352 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1352-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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