# Building permits at 1205 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL

18 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Elevator | Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators, 2000lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 8 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inpection (ev006214). | $481,660 | [101083992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083992/) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire pump controller replacement | Not listed | [B101032067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101032067/) |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Masonary repairs: replace/reset stone pieces & face bricks, shelf angle reinstall 6 lintels under 6ft, tuckpointing at various location, all work s.a.e. To match materials. | $89,000 | [101008894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101008894/) |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one (1) scaffold dates 10/20/2021 through 10/20/2022 | $111 | [100945049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100945049/) |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (1) scaffold from 7-6-2020 to 7-6-2021 | Not listed | [100881938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100881938/) |
| Jul 8, 2020 | Alteration or repair | All elevations, replair/replace caulking 2500 linear FT., tuckpoint 5000 SQ. FT. Only | $10,000 | [100880766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100880766/) |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Fire systems | Adding el.recall to an existing fire alarm system on b,1-8,mech+ph fls. CK#143809;$1,500.00. | Not listed | [B100847335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100847335/) |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 9-floor, service erlevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006214) | $200,000 | [100837135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100837135/) |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Electrical | Replacing existing 400 amp disconnect with 250v 400a 3 wire power panel. Install (1) 100 amp motor feed and replace existing elevator lighting. | $8,000 | [B100814070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100814070/) |
| Apr 11, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repair exist. 16 Lintels up to 5' in length & install new vrope & flashing,tuck pointing roughly 800 SQ. & Replace 50 SQ. Of brick all work (s.a.e.) | $56,640 | [100756326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100756326/) |
| May 6, 2016 | Other | Revision to permit #100639774 to change the mason of record to mfw enterprises, inc. | Not listed | [100648711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100648711/) |
| Mar 16, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Masonry restoration on north elevation including tuckpointing, lintel and brick replacement as needed. | Not listed | [100639774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100639774/) |
| Jun 30, 2014 | Electrical | Low voltage electrical - 1 way / 2 way voice evacuation system | $36,750 | [B100547711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100547711/) |
| Sep 22, 2010 | Alteration or repair | East elevation, remove one stone as belt course only for investigation. No structural work. | $12,895 | [100364442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100364442/) |
| Oct 23, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Lintel replacement, flashing replacement, grinding and tuckpointing at the south elevation of an 8 story residential building with 106 dwelling units. | $70,000 | [100263912](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100263912/) |
| Oct 16, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one scaffold. Lintel and flashing replacement and grinding and tuckpointing at the south elevation from 10/20/08 to 10/20/09 | Not listed | [100262814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100262814/) |
| Oct 1, 2007 | Other | Conducting exterior wall critical all elevations, remove / replace bricks as needed due to ten lintel replacement. No structual work on this permit. | $56,100 | [100203253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100203253/) |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Genral masonry repairs rear top parapet walls (ok to issued per jose aparicio on 06/26/2006) | $35,000 | [100121506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100121506/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1241 W Jarvis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-w-jarvis-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel exterior balcony (quantity: 6, location: west side of building). Brick work. | $50,000 | [B200475371](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475371/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1211 W Jarvis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1211-w-jarvis-ave/) | 450 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101048203 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101048203 | Not listed | [101086515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086515/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1211 W Jarvis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1211-w-jarvis-ave/) | 450 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 50 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 9. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement, exterior wall up to unit #2, unit #2 kit. | $4,000 | [B200473832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473832/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1304 W Birchwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1304-w-birchwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation of residential common area in basement from storage rooms to a multi-purpose room for tenants at existing 3 story residential building with garden level. (Occupancy R-2, construction class iiia) per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field insp | $15,000 | [101085406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085406/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1332 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1332-w-estes-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 25, MAX. Length 6. Location: all elevations. | $35,000 | [B200514156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514156/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7445 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7445-n-sheridan-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200477514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477514/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1329 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1329-w-estes-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101025006. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: building stairwells. | Not listed | [B200471242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471242/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1333 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1333-w-estes-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101025006. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: starwells / common areas. | Not listed | [B200471246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471246/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1425 W Chase Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-w-chase-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $45,000 | [B200472689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472689/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [7445 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7445-n-sheridan-rd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Elevator | Modernization (upgrade controller & fixtures) on (2) two hydraulic passenger elevators; car 1 (front): 2000lbs capacity, 4 floors & car 2 (rear): 4000lbs capacity, 4 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev006180). | $167,000 | [101082826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082826/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Sherwin Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1200 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2025
- [1194 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1194-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [1521 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1521-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [1526 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [1542 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1542-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [1608 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1608-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024
- [1622 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1622-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [2734 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2734-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [2815 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [2843 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025

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