# Building permits at 1241 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: Interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2d.u. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (8 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2d.u. Building. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $150,000 | [101087724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087724/) | | May 10, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace 2 story open stair system at south elevation with doh prototype. | $4,500 | [100177240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100177240/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/) | 120 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement with gutters. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $28,000 | [B200473010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473010/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/) | 420 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features with basement of two d.u. Building,cap and remove bath and kitchen piping, remove applicances and cabinets, restore to open basment with storage room.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $10,000 | [B200506901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506901/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [1331 N Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-n-waller-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,500 | [B200510634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510634/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1331 N Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-n-waller-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $1,500 | [B200478955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478955/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1331 N Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-n-waller-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,115 | [B200478954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478954/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5440 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-division-st/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration of an existing single story religious assembly (a-3, type iii-a). Reconfigure platforms for accessibility, replace interior finishes, full roof replacement, HVAC equipment upgrades, install new water heater and plumbing fixtures, electrical lighting, power and fire alarm up | $418,000 | [101080031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080031/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing ground level mercantile retail space in 2-story building w/ 1 dwelling unit per plans. No work to be done in dwelling units (occupancy groups R-2, m & B; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101080613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080613/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1058 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1058-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovations in existing 1-story brick building.deconvert commercial space into 1-du. New frame 2nd fl adition.existing rear frame addition to be reduced in size. New rooftop deck at front. New covered wood deck and new rear wood stairs.mechanical, electrical, & plumbing per p | $152,100 | [101074533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074533/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC existing two story building interior and back porch renovation (occupancy B on 1st floor & r3 on 2nd floor, construction type va) | $150,000 | [101076540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076540/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [1310 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [1325 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1325-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025 - [1120 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1120-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026 - [1406 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1406-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026 - [1048 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1048-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [1023 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1023-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025 - [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [1514 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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