# Building permits at 1351 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 15, 2025: Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 860 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. | $15,000 | [101066381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066381/) | | Jan 13, 2011 | Electrical | Provide weather proof boxes for porch lights and install light and switch at garage | $1,500 | [B100376469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100376469/) | | Jan 13, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | Erect 6.0' FT wrought fence/gate (3' long) | $700 | [100378733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100378733/) | | May 4, 2009 | Electrical | 200 Amp 3 meter service + 6 circuits | $9,000 | [B100289926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100289926/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | [1404 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1404-n-lorel-ave/) | 190 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.00528 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $3,696 | [B200478996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478996/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [1353 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-n-long-ave/) | 360 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $6,000 | [B200481127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481127/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $3,000 | [B200508621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508621/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1500 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1500-n-lockwood-ave/) | 860 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for a 2-story, 2 dwelling unit building w/ basement, 3 on-site parking spaces and front & rear 1-story stairs, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $350,000 | [101084664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084664/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1515 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1515-n-lorel-ave/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 9 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,228 | [B200480694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480694/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 17. Lighting outlets: 17. Specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $2,500 | [B200471898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471898/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1426 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.925 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,258 | [B200514855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514855/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200507986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507986/) | | Aug 15, 2026 | [1429 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1429-n-linder-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 48 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior walls of second story building. | $14,000 | [B200478738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478738/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: monopole tower next to the building. | $35,000 | [B200477657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477657/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5213 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $52,591 | [101083186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083186/) | ## 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: - [1352 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1352-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [1329 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1329-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [1404 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1404-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1505 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 - [1515 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1515-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1539 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1539-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026 - [1155 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1155-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [1144 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [1135 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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