# Building permits at 127 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.7M alteration or repair at 132 N Pine Ave, permitted Sep 15. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 23, 2025: Installation of one(1) 400lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 400 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 23, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, curved indoor stairlift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $14,429 | [101070854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070854/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs, repairs to existing stairs and shingle roofing, removal and replacementof existing open wood porch, and construction of new open wood balcony above porch to correctexisting violations as per plans for existing 2-1/2 story, 2-dwelling-unit residential building.(occupa | $48,000 | [101080514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080514/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/) | 860 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 existing single family house interior rehab.new HVAC, electrical & plumbing fixtures.new 2 car frame garage. | $120,000 | [101083442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083442/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [210 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-lockwood-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations renovations, new open wood stairs and new frame garage to an existing 3 story frame building s.f.r. As per plans. (Type VA, occupancy r-5) | $80,000 | [101081534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081534/) | | May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 500 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 146'-11' ' (length). Location: both sides. | $7,974 | [B200470680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470680/) | | May 6, 2026 | [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/) | 400 ft N | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: new construction of two-story, 2,585 sf single-family home with new accessory two-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5; type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101071091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071091/) | | May 4, 2026 | [133 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/133-n-lockwood-ave/) | 340 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and side of building. | $2,800 | [B200469133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469133/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [132 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-n-pine-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations in an existing 2 story/8 unit building, per plans. Cha affordable housing project. | $1,680,531 | [101063291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063291/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5337 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-madison-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st loor. | $2,500 | [B200511036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511036/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [233 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 0 interior common areas, exterior work, shed / garage. | $3,000 | [B200477750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477750/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [152 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/152-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace (1) existing enclosed wood porch with new enclosed wood porch, same size and location, serving an existing 2 story single family (1 du) brick residence with basement. No change in occupancy. Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction. | $15,000 | [101086854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086854/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [150 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit only | $500 | [B200473079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473079/) | ## 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 Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [153 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/153-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [160 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/160-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [168 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/168-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [169 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/169-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 31, 2025 - [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [233 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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