# Building permits at 1253 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. One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 8: Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $40,000 | [101078222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078222/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1301 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-s-avers-ave/) | 110 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [3846 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 660 ft N | 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/) | 430 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 16, 2026 | [1248 S Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-s-harding-ave/) | 750 ft W | 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 6, 2026 | [3845 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3845-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 570 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 960 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/) | 780 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/) | 960 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/) | 320 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/) | 860 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/) | 540 ft NW | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 18 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 18. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 6 unit-kitchen area. | $12,000 | [B200514887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514887/) | | Sep 13, 2026 | [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $31,260 | [B200508570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508570/) | | 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1431 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1197 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: house flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01899. | $26,000 | [B200507732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507732/) | | 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/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 - [1220 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1220-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [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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