# Building permits at 1404 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $350,000 new building at 1500 N Lockwood Ave, permitted Aug 19. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 30: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 700 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | 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/) | | Jan 13, 2026 | 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 | [B200454949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454949/) | | Dec 29, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: northwest side of home. | $1,000 | [B200454953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454953/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [1353 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-n-long-ave/) | 350 ft SW | 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/) | 900 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/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 15, 2026 | [1429 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1429-n-linder-ave/) | 970 ft W | 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/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1515 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1515-n-lorel-ave/) | 770 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/) | 900 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), 6 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 E | 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/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [1533 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-n-latrobe-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: ug and OH service: upgrade the meter can to 200a. | $2,000 | [B200514391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514391/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 0.25 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/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5265 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5265-w-north-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: store. | $8,500 | [B200476762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476762/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5261 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5261-w-north-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement, store front. | $1,000 | [B200476479](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476479/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5213 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.23 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 - [1351 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1351-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [1329 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1329-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [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 - [1604 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1604-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [1628 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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