# Building permits at 1218 W 33rd St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 19, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement, detached garage. | $3,500 | [B200425841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425841/) |
| Dec 30, 2011 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 1\2 story brick building and garage. | $7,500 | [B100416685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100416685/) |
| Nov 23, 2011 | New building | Erect a new masonry 2 story single family residence and 2 car detached private frame garage | $140,000 | [100416431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100416431/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1217 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-33rd-st/) | 85 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $13,000 | [B200514673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514673/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1301 W 32nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-w-32nd-pl/) | 470 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 15.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,070 | [B200480544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480544/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3236 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3236-s-aberdeen-st/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101079313 to change new basement structure from wood to steel and for new basement dig down for the interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry and type VA frame, 30' ht, 2-unit residence with basement including new (59) SQ. FT. Rear 3-story wood  | $415,000 | [101083817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083817/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [3301 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-s-may-st/) | 650 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC w/ 2022 suppements: remodel existing 2-flat. Build addition to existing 2-flat. Install new structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout building per plans. (Occupancy R-5; construction typ va) certified plan corrections. | $500,000 | [101083669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083669/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1326 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1326-w-32nd-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $35,000 | [B200476819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476819/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3203 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3203-s-may-st/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 260 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and elevations. | $12,000 | [B200471266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471266/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3329 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-s-racine-ave/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 7. Parapet rebuilding: 100 SQ. FT. Location: exterior building. | $20,000 | [B200470226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470226/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [1242 W 31st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-31st-pl/) | 0.19 mi N | Demolition | Demolition of a 1-story mixed occupancy building. 1 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Includes demolition of residential private garage. Location on lot: front. (Complex demolition.) | $20,000 | [B200507965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507965/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1122 W 34th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1122-w-34th-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101085737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085737/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 floor furnace(heil. Model# n96msn1202422a1, unit located in a basement) 1 split system(heil. Model# r4a4s48akana, unit located backyard). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common  | $10,000 | [B200507161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507161/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 130 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: most rear building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019292. | $1,000 | [B200507471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507471/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: door an window replacement. | $5,795 | [B200506823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506823/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1341 W 31st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1341-w-31st-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior tuckpointing of building. | $4,800 | [B200475857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475857/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3125 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-may-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 123'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,176 | [B200474261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474261/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3212 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3212-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Exploratory scope only: removal of defective exterior masonry wall section to assess structural integrity - no other work included other than for exploratory purposes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work | $10,000 | [B200471807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471807/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [3240 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 49'-0' ' (length). Location: outdoors. | $5,000 | [B200473111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473111/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3125 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-racine-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: alteration to existing detached masonry 3-car one story garage accessory to two flat residence (occupancy group r5; type IIIB construction) | $80,000 | [101081997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081997/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint east elev of garage interior. | $7,400 | [B200470213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470213/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 33rd St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1217 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [1514 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026
- [833 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/833-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [821 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/821-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [817 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/817-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [1817 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1817-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [1940 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-33rd-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026

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