# Building permits at 1406 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Jan 23: Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing 2 1/2 story brick and frame 2-flat residence w/ basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing 2 1/2 story brick and frame 2-flat residence w/ basement (occupancy class R-5, construction type va)(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $65,000 | [101076311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076311/) | | Feb 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of existing 2 1/2 story brick and frame residence with basement to convert from SFR to 2-unit dwelling unit building. New unit 3rd floor per zoning ordinance and duplex 1st floor unit with basement as per plans (occpancy class R-5, construction type va) certified | $31,000 | [101000234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101000234/) | | Oct 5, 2018 | Other | 2Nd reinstatement of permit #100563133 | Not listed | [100786790](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100786790/) | | Aug 30, 2017 | Other | Reinstatement, change of vent contractor to mcw heating & cooling and change of plumbing contractor to brandon jewett for permit #100563133 | Not listed | [100723687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100723687/) | | Dec 16, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations of existing 2-1/2 story brick and frame residential building with basement,existing detached garage to remain | $85,000 | [100563133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100563133/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/) | 580 ft S | 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/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [1434 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1434-n-parkside-ave/) | 440 ft NW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 6 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $7,500 | [B200480935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480935/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [1241 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-n-central-ave/) | 1,000 ft S | 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/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [1331 N Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-n-waller-ave/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | | Aug 15, 2026 | [1429 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1429-n-linder-ave/) | 790 ft E | 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 28, 2026 | [1331 N Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-n-waller-ave/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1436 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1436-n-luna-ave/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 2-story brick with full basement (4044 sf). De-convert entire building from two dwelling units into one dwelling unit (detached house). Work includes electrical, plumbing, heating, and cooling. (Change occupancy from group R-5 to r-1; constructio | $200,000 | [101081423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081423/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/) | 900 ft S | 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/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 710 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only | $100 | [B200469565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469565/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: house. | $100 | [B200469583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469583/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [1426 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-n-massasoit-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement panel location and meter location. | $5,000 | [B200508867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508867/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior,basement. | $2,500 | [B200471169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471169/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior rear,basement. | $7,500 | [B200471166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471166/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,232 | [B200468974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468974/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.1 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $12,790 | [B200468968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468968/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5640 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-w-north-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC replace exist. Wood stair in same location of an exist. 2-Story 4 units multi-dwelling brick building w/. Basement. (Occupancy group R-5 type VA construction) | $5,000 | [101081646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081646/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1417 N Menard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1417-n-menard-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement due to multiple layers per code. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016500. | $30,000 | [B200469591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469591/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1504 N Massasoit Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1504-n-massasoit-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,260 | [B200468975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468975/) | ## 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: - [1325 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1325-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025 - [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [1310 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 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 - [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [1241 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [1630 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1630-n-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024 - [1120 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1120-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026 - [1706 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1706-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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