# Building permits at 1500 N Hooker St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.7M alteration or repair at 1131 W Blackhawk St, permitted Oct 8. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101029201 to relocate 2nd floor toilet rooms. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101029201 to relocate 2nd floor toilet rooms as per plans (b- business, III B construction) consultant reviewer: primera engineering | $5,000,000 | [101055932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055932/) | ## 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), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [1131 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-w-blackhawk-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019: structural peer review included. Interior alterations to 2nd floor office space. Work to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions, light fixtures, millwork, office work areas, and associated MEP updates. Structural work to include reinforcement for new roof t | $3,700,000 | [101086395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086395/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1030 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-north-ave/) | 810 ft N | Sign | Panel replacement in existing projecting illuminated blade sign; south elevation; e/w facing text; 35 sq/ft; mini mall | $4,000 | [101087798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087798/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1030 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-north-ave/) | 810 ft N | Sign | Panel replacement in existing projecting illuminated blade sign; east elevation; n/s facing text; 39 sq/ft; mini mall | $4,000 | [101087793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087793/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1030 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-north-ave/) | 810 ft N | Sign | Panel replacement in existing projecting illuminated blade sign; east elevation; n/s facing text; 60 sq/ft entire sign; 33 sq/ft panel size mini mall | $4,000 | [101087792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087792/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1030 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-north-ave/) | 810 ft N | Sign | Panel replacement in existing flat illuminated wall sign; south elevation; 227 sq/ft entire sign; 152 sq/ft panel; mini mall | $5,000 | [101087797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087797/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1030 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-north-ave/) | 810 ft N | Sign | Panel replacement in existing flat illuminated wall sign; east elevation; 227 sq/ft entire sign; 152 sq/ft panel; mini mall | $5,000 | [101087794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087794/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [940 W Weed St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/940-w-weed-st/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: structural peer review included. Interior structural repairs only to existing bar restaurant & event space as per plans (occupancy A-2, type VB construction) | $100,000 | [101080478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080478/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1132 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1132-w-blackhawk-st/) | 780 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101083845. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor & 2nd floor. | Not listed | [B200479062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479062/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101083091. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200478128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478128/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior build out of a new tj maxx retail store in an existing vacant space. New mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical scope. No work is proposed within the retail units above. (Occupancy group m; type IA construction) | $550,000 | [101083091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083091/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to remove the existing aluminum and glass curtain wall façade and install a new aluminum and glass curtain wall and composite metal panel system. Work includes limited interior demolition associated with the façade replacement. No work is proposed within the commerci | $1,200,000 | [101080552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080552/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [1131 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-w-blackhawk-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of office existing office space, install new partitions, electrical for light fixtures, and floors. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. | $155,000 | [B200473069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473069/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1132 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1132-w-blackhawk-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to 1st floor and 2nd floor office space. Work to include demolition and construction of non-load bearing partitions, furniture, finishes and electrical. No change in existing office use. No plumbing work. B-business & a-3 assembly. IA Construction | $767,606 | [101083845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083845/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1132 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1132-w-blackhawk-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to second flr for new open office floor plan, includes new partitions, finishes, mechanical and electrical for light fixtures.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 3rd floor - zone 3c open office area. | $107,086 | [B200467622](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467622/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1132 W Blackhawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1132-w-blackhawk-st/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to second flr for new open office floor plan includes new partitions, finishes, mechanical and electrical for light fixtures.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor - zone 2b open office area. | $107,086 | [B200467164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467164/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1049 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1049-w-north-ave/) | 730 ft N | Sign | Illuminated, pylon, business id sign, existing done by others | $1,500 | [101079668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079668/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1561 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1561-n-fremont-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Sign | Downtown chicago: non-illuminated dimensional letter wall sign (n fremont st elevation) - 1'-2" h x 15'-3" W (18 SQ ft) | $1,000 | [101087997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087997/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1232 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1232-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: interior alteration for 1 story home depot building includes reconfiguration of the self-checkout payment kiosks. Closing of egress doors on the left entry vestibule,& a double door near the right entry vestibule & add an egress door at the garden center (occ: m,b,s-1; type IIB constru | $75,000 | [101081985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081985/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [865 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/865-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade NW corner. | $7,980 | [B200472925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472925/) | ## 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 Hooker St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1010 N Hooker St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-n-hooker-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 05:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, the one permit at this address and 19 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1500-n-hooker-st/