# Building permits at 1237 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL

1945 W Potomac Ave: demolition permitted May 13, a new building Jul 7.

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 27, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 260 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,500 | [B200446965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446965/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1242 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-marion-ct/) | 860 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $11,000 | [B200512026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512026/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1901 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-w-division-st/) | 750 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural replacement of the western section of the southern main building cmu wall in-kind. Replace 4th floor balcony. No interior modifications to room use or layout. (Construction classification iii-b, occupancy R-2, 6 du) | $35,000 | [101078983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078983/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [1320 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1320-n-hoyne-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 86 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,500 | [B200510133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510133/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1945 W Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-evergreen-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015203. | $14,640 | [B200509603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509603/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [2033 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-w-division-st/) | 600 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $4,000 | [B200510600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510600/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1217 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-n-hoyne-ave/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $8,000 | [B200510911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510911/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of existing drywall and existing furnace (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3a only | $100 | [B200480083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480083/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1251 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1251-n-hoyne-ave/) | 690 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - new masonry 2 car garage w/ a.d.u. On second floor (type 3a construction), open metal stair and 2nd floor balcony with m.e.p per plans landmark district certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $100,000 | [101076909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076909/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2016 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2016-w-haddon-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $26,200 | [101083115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083115/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 500 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3a. | $100 | [B200479522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479522/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 500 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: floor. | $100 | [B200479734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479734/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1263 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1263-n-marion-ct/) | 970 ft E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a two-story type VA frame single-family residence with a basement, a roof-top deck with an access stair and a pergola. A new at grade enclosed walkway to the new 2 car garage with a new 22 foot driveway, roof deck, access stair and pergola. Raised open deck and new 6 foot high pri | $720,000 | [101078625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078625/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1920 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-w-division-st/) | 540 ft SE | Other | For permit 101079758: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477717/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2101 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-w-division-st/) | 860 ft SW | Sign | Fyzical therapy: internally illuminated face lit sign / channel letters mounted to backer panel (n hoyne ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 18'-0" W (72 SQ ft) | $8,000 | [101082985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082985/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2101 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-w-division-st/) | 860 ft SW | Sign | Fyzical therapy: internally illuminated face lit sign / channel letters mounted to backer panel (w division st elevation) - 4'-0" h x 45'-0" W (180 SQ ft) | $18,000 | [101082984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082984/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1846 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-division-st/) | 850 ft SE | Other | For permit 101077488: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477701/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1945 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-potomac-ave/) | 260 ft NE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 2 d.u. Building with basement, rear terrace with stair at 1st/2nd story, rear stair to 3rd story, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosure, detached 2 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $567,468 | [101083317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083317/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [2111 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-w-division-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing dunkin (area of work 300 SQ ft)', replacement of millwork and finishes and electrical (no mechanical work, no plumbing work under this permit). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2111 W division st - interior storefront. | $25,000 | [B200475770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475770/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1213 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-n-marion-ct/) | 970 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: reroofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018619. | $28,000 | [B200475538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475538/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 750 ft W | Other | For permit 101039780: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470757/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/) | 710 ft S | Other | For permit 100770526: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471437/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 750 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101039780 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101039780 | Not listed | [101083687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083687/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/) | 710 ft S | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100770526 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 if inspections are not request permit will close permanently. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083529/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1945 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-potomac-ave/) | 260 ft NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached masonry garage | $20,000 | [B101078805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078805/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-division-st/) | 370 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104008589. | $42,332 | [B200469388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469388/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1944 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1944-w-thomas-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace occupiable roof. Roof covering: other. Location: rubber roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007722. | $15,000 | [B200512013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512013/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1356 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1356-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101068722 for changes to electrical service. Revision includes new screen wall on garage roof deck as well as size and location of electrical service. (Occupancy type R-5, const type v) | $7,000 | [101085605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085605/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Non-illum wall sign reads ann sather restaurant | $1,800 | [101085874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085874/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Illum double-face blade sign with donut logo on north elevation | $1,000 | [101085746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085746/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner to the right when facing building | $3,000 | [101085745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085745/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner on the left when facing building | $3,000 | [101085744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085744/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2133 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2133-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior buildout of vacant commercial space for a physical therapy clinic, alterations to rear facade with new windows and exterior wall infill, interior partitions, finishes and associated MEP work and installation of new windows (occupancy B classification, type IIIB construction) ad | $118,000 | [101083288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083288/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [2045 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2045-w-thomas-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,500 | [B200480448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480448/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [2019 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-thomas-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1391 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $39,500 | [B200481003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481003/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1122 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1122-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: exterior and interior renovations to an existing 3 storytwo unit residential building to remodel basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors and construct new rear porch per plans. (Use group r5 construiction type iiia) | $500,000 | [101044181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101044181/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1237 N Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-n-honore-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to include renovation of 3rd floor condominum unit. Existing layout will be revised from a two bedroom / two bathroom to a four bedroom / three bathroom. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical distribution will be adjusted to accommodate new layout. No new equipment w | $100,000 | [101085566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085566/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [1407 N Wicker Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1407-n-wicker-park-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200473222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473222/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1927 W Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1927-w-schiller-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 135 square feet. | $30,000 | [B200469673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469673/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1919 W Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1919-w-schiller-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200022392. Details: PV (solar) disconnect and enphase combiner located on the interior - addressing failed inspection comments and uploading revised plans to match installation (building permit b200022392). Administrative filing only. No substantiv | Not listed | [B200468818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468818/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2125 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2125-w-division-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | Permit expires on 07/06/2026 erection starts: 5/29/2026, erection ends: 6/1/2026. Erection starts:, erection ends. Self cert. CBC 2019. Reinst of 2023 permit 101016442 for the 2026 do division street fest stages on may 29-31. Set-up may 29 and takedown may 31, 2026. Same 2-24x16 mobile stages w/ win | $3,000 | [101083033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083033/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on N Damen Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1233 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1233-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025
- [1247 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1247-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Jan 7, 2025
- [1223 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1223-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025
- [1217 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [1129 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1129-n-damen-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [1040 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025
- [1035 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [1018 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1018-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026
- [1008 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1008-n-damen-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 40 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-n-damen-ave/