# Building permits at 1220 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M alteration or repair at 3918 W Roosevelt Rd, permitted Jul 20. Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 16, 2025: Convert from 2 to 3 dwelling units. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: convert from 2 to 3 dwelling units, interior & exterior rehab, and 1 new du to be added in the basement to an existing 2-story with basement brick building, as per architect's plans. The scope of work includes: architecture, plumbing, HVAC and electric.current use: 2 du's proposed use | $150,000 | [101066430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066430/) | | Mar 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywall and m.e.p. Systems with all other work to be perfomred on 101066430. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, duplex basement/first and second floor apartments. | $3,000 | [B200416847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416847/) | | Feb 24, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Convert from 2 existing units into 3 residential units and interior rehab. In existing 2 story with basement brick building as per plans. Includes: architecture, plumbing, electrical and heating & cooling.current use: 2 du / proposed use: 3 du | $150,000 | [100850983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100850983/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [3845 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3845-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 220 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6577 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof of main building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104014231. | $40,000 | [B200481499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481499/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2026 | [1308 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1308-s-independence-blvd/) | 660 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 8238 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: re roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018619. | $221,659 | [B200512143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512143/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [3846 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 310 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $200 | [B200512731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512731/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1318 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1318-s-independence-blvd/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to existing permit #101078439 replacement of existing enclosed rear porch & stair rebuild to open air porch w/ roof & stair. | $10,000 | [101085229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085229/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [1301 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-s-avers-ave/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 13, MAX. Length 5. Location: west & north elev replace brick, tuckp & lintels. | $26,525 | [B200512907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512907/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1248 S Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-s-harding-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Demolition | Demolition of a 2-story mixed occupancy building. 2 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Includes demolition of residential private garage. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $33,000 | [B200509964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509964/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 88 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 38 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and chimney. | $13,730 | [B200481367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481367/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3906 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3906-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 470 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $3,500 | [B200478735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478735/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 640 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: main roof and rear storage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $21,785 | [B200481076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481076/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1321 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1321-s-avers-ave/) | 660 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $39,031 | [B200480406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480406/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [3918 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC sc 2019 CBRC: interior build-out of existing 1-story building for a proposed food pantry (mercantile use) with addition of new private garage at rear as per plans (occupancy group m; type IIIB construction). | $1,600,000 | [101082705](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082705/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1213 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-s-springfield-ave/) | 270 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 156 square feet. Both brick and concrete work. | $9,500 | [B200472001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472001/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [3654 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3654-w-grenshaw-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1 story SFD w/basementrear open wood porch replacement same as existinginterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101086949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086949/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1258 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1258-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Other | For permit 101074189: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481642/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3918 W Fillmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-w-fillmore-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $50,033 | [B200473911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473911/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1258 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1258-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior build-out of existing commercial space for retail use. Scope includes non-structural interior alterations within the existing structure to remain. Work to include new partitions, floor/wall/ceiling finishes, installation of ada-compliant elements, new lighting and electrical | $400,000 | [101074189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074189/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1315 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1315-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling in an existing 1 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Certified plan corrections. | $80,000 | [101079723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079723/) | ## 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 S Avers Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1221 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [1253 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1253-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [1301 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [1321 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1321-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1407 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1407-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [1421 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1421-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [1423 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1423-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [1524 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1524-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026 - [1613 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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