# Building permits at 1535 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30, 2025: Self-cert 2019 CBRC fire repairs - new second floor residential masonry addition to exisiting commercial. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC fire repairs - new second floor residential masonry addition to exisiting commercial brick building"lunchbox" restaurant. New stair and metal deck. Remove shed. (Occupancy R-2 & A-2; iva type construction) | $295,000 | [101072039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072039/) | | Apr 25, 2023 | Sign | Installation of projecting sign facing east-west. | $1,000 | [101012766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101012766/) | | Apr 25, 2023 | Sign | Installation of wall sign facing north. | $1,500 | [101012763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101012763/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 1, 2026 | [1511 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-w-devon-ave/) | 220 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: fill in existing door opening between units to separate a limited restaurant and a mercantile unit to separate tenat spaces in a b1-2 in an existing commercical 2-story brick building (iiia) with second floor residential unit. (Iii-a const. Type, occ. A-2, M and r-3) | $6,000 | [101084676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084676/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1518 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1518-w-devon-ave/) | 120 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: behind the building for service drop and interior. | $3,000 | [B200470341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470341/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [1423 W Highland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1423-w-highland-ave/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101070292 replace additional plumbing piping found to be in poor condition within building interior. No exterior work. (Occupancy group r5; type v-a construction) | $500 | [101086783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086783/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1614 W Thome Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1614-w-thome-ave/) | 940 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $32,000 | [B200510766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510766/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6414 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6414-n-paulina-st/) | 930 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 400 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing exterior masonry walls. | $56,550 | [B200507305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507305/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [6436 N Bosworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6436-n-bosworth-ave/) | 430 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $32,350 | [B200481644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481644/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1506 W Thome Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1506-w-thome-ave/) | 930 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 980 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018441. | $13,000 | [B200481316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481316/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [6418 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6418-n-greenview-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101076846. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement through first floor. | Not listed | [B200475084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475084/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1526 W Rosemont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-w-rosemont-ave/) | 540 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $4,500 | [B200479822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479822/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1448 W Arthur Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-w-arthur-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 9900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000238. | $164,097 | [B200479396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479396/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6434 N Newgard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6434-n-newgard-ave/) | 740 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 75 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $14,000 | [B200475463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475463/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1524 W Rosemont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1524-w-rosemont-ave/) | 540 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 exhaust fan(panosonic, bathroom). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $900 | [B200474970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474970/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [6532 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6532-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. Change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $23,500 | [101088161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088161/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1417 W Arthur Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1417-w-arthur-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 20, MAX. Length 11. Location: masonry repairs. | $44,500 | [B200481646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481646/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1358 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1358-w-devon-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: store on 1st floor. | $2,500 | [B200481922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481922/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1355 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1355-w-devon-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial tenant buildout of new liquor store in existing vacant retail space on ground floor in existing 4 story, 6du apartment building as per plans (occupancy group m, type iii-a construction) | $156,000 | [101083383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083383/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1334 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1334-w-devon-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Installation of one (1) new internally illuminated wall-mounted business identification sign measuring approximately 2' x 2' (4 SQ. Ft.) on the exterior of the existing commercial building for ta'da laundry. Electrical connection to be provided by licensed electrical contractor. No structural modifi | $3,000 | [101084989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084989/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1335 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1335-w-devon-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self cert interior alterations of former beauty salon at 1337 W devon and former insurance office at 1335 W devon within first floor of 1-story masonry building with basement. Combine units for new coffee shop. Work includes new coffee service area, storage room, sitting room and update 2 | $75,000 | [101083730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083730/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [6522 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6522-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing back wood porch & stairs | $30,700 | [101083777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083777/) | | May 29, 2026 | [6540 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6540-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $9,430 | [B200472469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472469/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1720 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-w-devon-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: interior residential unit work. | $20,000 | [B200466003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466003/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on W Devon Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1539 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1539-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [1518 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1518-w-devon-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [1514 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025 - [1511 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Aug 1, 2026 - [1443 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 - [1358 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1358-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [1355 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1355-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [1720 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-w-devon-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [1338 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1338-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 - [1335 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1335-w-devon-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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