# Building permits at 160 N Lorel 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.

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 18: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 45 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 14.355 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $16,380 | [B200461982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461982/) |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: walls. | $16,380 | [B200448611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448611/) |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 10.92 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $16,380 | [B200448607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448607/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/) | 45 ft N | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: new construction of two-story, 2,585 sf single-family home with new accessory two-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5; type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101071091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071091/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/) | 320 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs, repairs to existing stairs and shingle roofing, removal and replacementof existing open wood porch, and construction of new open wood balcony above porch to correctexisting violations as per plans for existing 2-1/2 story, 2-dwelling-unit residential building.(occupa | $48,000 | [101080514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080514/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [210 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-lockwood-ave/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations renovations, new open wood stairs and new frame garage to an existing 3 story frame building s.f.r. As per plans. (Type VA, occupancy r-5) | $80,000 | [101081534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081534/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 300 ft W | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [133 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/133-n-lockwood-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and side of building. | $2,800 | [B200469133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469133/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [132 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-n-pine-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 existing single family house interior rehab.new HVAC, electrical & plumbing fixtures.new 2 car frame garage. | $120,000 | [101083442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083442/) |
| Aug 29, 2026 | [233 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 0 interior common areas, exterior work, shed / garage. | $3,000 | [B200477750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477750/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [315 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [335 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/335-n-lockwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Concrete work. Roof: nonstructural repair. IL Roofing contractor license #104015273. | $22,000 | [B200480089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480089/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [237 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/237-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 360 SQ. FT. Location: building brick parapet. | $9,500 | [B200479682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479682/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [231 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-n-pine-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [5235 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-w-lake-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Other | For permit 100915732: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468889/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [153 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/153-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [168 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/168-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [169 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/169-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 31, 2025
- [127 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/127-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [233 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026

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