# Building permits at 117 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.7M alteration or repair at 132 N Pine Ave, permitted Sep 15.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 21, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 570 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence | $19,890 | [B101074195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101074195/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs, repairs to existing stairs and shingle roofing, removal and replacementof existing open wood porch, and construction of new open wood balcony above porch to correctexisting violations as per plans for existing 2-1/2 story, 2-dwelling-unit residential building.(occupa | $48,000 | [101080514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080514/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5501 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5501-w-washington-blvd/) | 930 ft W | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator(#2 rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007336) | $7,000 | [101088554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088554/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [132 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-n-pine-ave/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations in an existing 2 story/8 unit building, per plans. Cha affordable housing project. | $1,680,531 | [101063291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063291/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5337 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-madison-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st loor. | $2,500 | [B200511036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511036/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 existing single family house interior rehab.new HVAC, electrical & plumbing fixtures.new 2 car frame garage. | $120,000 | [101083442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083442/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [210 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-lockwood-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations renovations, new open wood stairs and new frame garage to an existing 3 story frame building s.f.r. As per plans. (Type VA, occupancy r-5) | $80,000 | [101081534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081534/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 430 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 146'-11' ' (length). Location: both sides. | $7,974 | [B200470680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470680/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/) | 570 ft NE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: new construction of two-story, 2,585 sf single-family home with new accessory two-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5; type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101071091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071091/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [133 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/133-n-lockwood-ave/) | 730 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and side of building. | $2,800 | [B200469133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469133/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [206 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/206-n-pine-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building rear addition and 2 car garage replacementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type VA construction) | $225,000 | [101086947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086947/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5435 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-madison-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: store front. | $3,000 | [B200507532](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507532/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [231 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-n-pine-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: provision of new electrical power outlets and low voltage outlets, removal of sink and selective interior finish replacement. (Occ grp e-1; const type i-b) | $500,000 | [101085208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085208/) |

## 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 Long Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [126 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/126-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [151 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/151-n-long-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [164 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-long-ave/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [43 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/43-n-long-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025
- [205 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-n-long-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [18 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/18-n-long-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026
- [15 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-n-long-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [219 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/219-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/117-n-long-ave/