# Building permits at 1504 W 18th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $630,000 alteration or repair at 1645 W 18th Pl, permitted Jun 24. Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 31: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 31, 2026 | Other | For permit 101068221: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200464318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464318/) | | Dec 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration in existing retail sales of general merchandise (m) to coffee shop (b) 2-story brick building. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing. ( Occupancy: first floor (b) second floor (r-5); construction type: iii-a) | $6,900 | [101068221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068221/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [1625 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-s-ashland-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 25609 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016445. | $449,900 | [B200514813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514813/) | | Oct 13, 2026 | [1625 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-w-18th-st/) | 900 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3259 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017799. | $118,895 | [B200515660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515660/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1625 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-s-ashland-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Sign | Sign 1 of 5. West elevation - channel letters - illuminated on raceway :remove and dispose of the existing sign. For extra space storage on raceways, patch with colored caulk to match the facade, and install a new sign. | $4,500 | [101070559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070559/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1616 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1616-w-17th-st/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to install fire-rated drywall at front staircase between 3rd floor an attic, no other work.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, front staircase between 3rd floor and attic. | $2,000 | [B200510979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510979/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1820 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1820-s-ashland-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of lot. | $5,000 | [B200508285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508285/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1655 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-s-blue-island-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: second floor conversion of existing office spaces to private, shared and virtual office spaces in existing 2-story brick building, patch and paint only, no changes to electrical, plumbing and HVAC, no changes to occupancy (occupancy group B, type iii-a construction) | $3,000 | [101082604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082604/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1909 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1909-s-ashland-ave/) | 970 ft SW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 6-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000261) | Not listed | [101086779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086779/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1854 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1854-s-blue-island-ave/) | 670 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: basement 1st floor comercial space. | $2,500 | [B200474852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474852/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1606 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1606-s-ashland-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 5 residential units at 1st floor retail space in existing 4 story 23 d.u. (Total 28 d.u.)/retail building, 8 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad, entire building sprinklered as per plan (occupancy group R-2, s-2, type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $120,000 | [101082759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082759/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1626 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-s-ashland-ave/) | 690 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $3,400 | [B200472759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472759/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1710 S Loomis St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1710-s-loomis-st/) | 720 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101070523. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement through second floor. | Not listed | [B200458603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458603/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1901 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-s-ashland-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 60 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation inside the courtyard masonry infil. | $11,050 | [B200468267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468267/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1327 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1327-w-18th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 - legalize existing first floor commercial space and two 2nd floor dwelling units in an existing 2-story, 2-unit building. No work under this application. | Not listed | [101083562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083562/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1314 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-w-18th-pl/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4320 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side rear. | $7,500 | [B200508130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508130/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1314 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-w-18th-pl/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 28; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 5. Affects: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front, side and rear of building. | $5,000 | [B200507974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507974/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1537 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1537-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace 3-story existing rear wood porch for 3-story residential brick building with reconfigured new metal frame porch with a roof.(occupancy r5, construction type iiia) | $12,000 | [101086675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086675/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [2008 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2008-s-blue-island-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 7 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 53. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: hallways, apartments. | $8,500 | [B200480411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480411/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1814 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1814-s-paulina-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 3-floor, 35fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014170) | Not listed | [101086778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086778/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1317 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1317-w-18th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement and rear of building. | $15,000 | [B200478301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478301/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1639 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1639-s-blue-island-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 bathrooms remodeling in unit #1.. | $75,000 | [B200478808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478808/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1645 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-18th-pl/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: removal and replacement of existing playground and associated pavement replacement work. (OCC. GRP. E-1; const. Type n/a) as per plans. | $630,000 | [101079330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079330/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1646 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1646-w-18th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-certification 2019 CBC: rehabilitation of existing first-floor restaurant and interior renovation of four (4) dwelling units within an existing 3- and 4-story brick building. All work to be performed per approved plans. | $180,000 | [101081142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081142/) | ## 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 W 18th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1517 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-18th-st/): newest permit Apr 17, 2025 - [1519 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1519-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 31, 2024 - [1521 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1521-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [1524 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1524-w-18th-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [1443 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-w-18th-st/): newest permit May 13, 2025 - [1401 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [1620 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [1625 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026 - [1646 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1646-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [1649 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1649-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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