# Building permits at 1237 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, permitted Jun 24. One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 13, 2025: Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (23 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 510 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 13, 2025 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $30,000 | [B101060752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101060752/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2026 | [1242 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 210 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace in 4-residential units and 2- commercial units all drywall existing kitchen cabinets all existing plumbing fixtures, building had water damage.all electrical, plumbing and mechanical is existing. All fixtures to be reinstalled after drywall and tile work is finished. | $25,000 | [101081427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081427/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1255 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation to convert two dwelling units with ground floor retail to seven dwelling units and ground floor retail within an existing mixed-use three-story building, new stair penthouse addition, removal of fire escape in type iii-a construction, group m-mercantile & R-2 reside | $500,000 | [101054809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101054809/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 350 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev004512). | $103,224 | [101089174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089174/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 350 ft SE | Elevator | Remove (3) stop hydraulic passenger elevator with new one being installed in a new hoistway under permit #101089174. | $5,000 | [101089173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089173/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [1707 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-division-st/) | 920 ft SW | Sign | 1707 W. Division st. Chicago IL 60622leona's lightbox | $4,600 | [101086718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086718/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1259 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 280 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e. P. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083940.Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, 2nd and 3rd floor. | $100 | [B200510303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510303/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1360 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1360-n-ashland-ave/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 3 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior entrance. | $5,000 | [B200476944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476944/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1360 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1360-n-ashland-ave/) | 860 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: christmas tree tent in parking lot. | $1,352 | [B200481731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481731/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1351 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1351-n-ashland-ave/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 650 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 4. Location: south, east and west elevations. | $18,285 | [B200509511](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509511/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1640 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-division-st/) | 610 ft SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 150 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200507856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507856/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1225 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-n-hermitage-ave/) | 980 ft W | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, roof access, roof deck, rear deck, front porch, driveway, attached garage with 2 parking spaces, & surrounding 5'-0" fence (92% open). (Occupancy R-5; type iii-a construction) | $245,000 | [101076899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076899/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 350 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing vacant 2nd and 3rd floor office space to 16 unit residential including alterations to ground level to create residential entrance and alterations to basement common areas, new opening on the northeast elevation for 1-parking space and access to interior | $2,500,000 | [101079603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079603/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-n-ashland-ave/) | 430 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior walls. | $5,000 | [B200474117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474117/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1248 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-n-paulina-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, trellis, and cabinetry to existing private rooftop on existing attached masonry garage at existing 3-unit frame building (occupancy type R-5, type 5a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. | $30,000 | [101083142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083142/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1281 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1281-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 490 ft NW | Other | For permit 101082339: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473065/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1125 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1125-n-ashland-ave/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 2-story with basement fire house to include structural repairs to basement and apparatus fire truck floor as per plans. (Occupancy group R-3 & s-2; type IIB construction) (structural peer review) | $900,000 | [101082940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082940/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1628 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-division-st/) | 510 ft SW | New building | Tower crane permit for foundation - freestanding operation of a potain md485 tower crane per plans. | $80,000 | [101081190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081190/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1281 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1281-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations in an existing 4,371 sf vacant ground level retail space in a 5-story commercial building (no residential dwelling units), for a hot yoga studio with 2 insulated studio spaces, 2 locker rooms, a small customer lounge, a retail / lobby space and support spaces, as per | $850,000 | [101082339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082339/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1449 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1449-w-blackhawk-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior alterations at second floor unitand first floor minor work at existing 2 story 2-residential units masonry building w/ basement(occupancy class R-5, construction type iii-a) | $25,000 | [101085294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085294/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1741 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-w-division-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200513192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513192/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1247 N Cleaver St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1247-n-cleaver-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 7 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical room. | $15,000 | [B200511334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511334/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1738 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-division-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Sign | Installation of sign | $1,000 | [101081651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081651/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1074 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1074-n-paulina-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1037 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $35,000 | [B200477129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477129/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1732 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement.. | $19,024 | [B200476464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476464/) | ## 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 Ashland Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1235 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1235-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025 - [1244 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1244-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [1251 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1251-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [1257 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025 - [1259 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 - [1261 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1261-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [1200 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [1300 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1300-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 - [1301 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025 - [1309 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1309-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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