# Building permits at 149 N Central 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.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Dec 4, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement. | $1,500 | [B200404381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404381/) |
| Aug 2, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), one unit number b1 to repair busted pipes.. | $1,250 | [B200024626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200024626/) |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Electrical | Correct violations, replace emergency lights, provide load calculations for service and diagram for em lighting, replace switches, replace painted outlets. Replace lb cover | Not listed | [B101056498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101056498/) |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to existing (3) open, wood porches | $25,000 | [100577195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100577195/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | [130 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/130-n-central-ave/) | 200 ft S | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $11,819 | [101084883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084883/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5501 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5501-w-washington-blvd/) | 690 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator(#2 rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007336) | $7,000 | [101088554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088554/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [132 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-n-pine-ave/) | 410 ft SE | 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 11, 2026 | [206 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/206-n-pine-ave/) | 470 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building rear addition and 2 car garage replacementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type VA construction) | $225,000 | [101086947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086947/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [231 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-n-pine-ave/) | 710 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: provision of new electrical power outlets and low voltage outlets, removal of sink and selective interior finish replacement. (Occ grp e-1; const type i-b) | $500,000 | [101085208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085208/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [5608 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-w-washington-blvd/) | 510 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $125,000 | [B200475172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475172/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 750 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: in stairwell, boiler room, units 106, 111, 206.. | $2,222 | [B200474224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474224/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 7; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, location: addressing door & window violations. | $4,444 | [B200473996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473996/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 750 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: entrance 5533 W & 63 N; and throughout.. | $21,111 | [B200473988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473988/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [240 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/240-n-parkside-ave/) | 840 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement electrical room. | $30,000 | [B200459469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459469/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [315 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing multi-unit building to duplex basement and first floor unit, second floor unit remodeled duplex to attic space, new rear wood 6' fence and new (3) open parking spaces at existing 2-1/2 story 2 d.u. Stucco & frame building w/ basement (occupancy class  | $35,000 | [101072070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072070/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) |

## 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:

- [146 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/146-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [164 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-central-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [130 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/130-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [227 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2024
- [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026
- [300 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [301 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/301-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [310 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/310-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [312 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [331 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/331-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025

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