# Building permits at 1601 W School St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $15M new building at 3329 N Lincoln Ave, permitted May 18.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 14: Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 480 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 32 FT., max. Height: 105 FT. Location: easternmost bay on the north façade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200478639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478639/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

44 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1443 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-w-melrose-st/) | 930 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200514637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514637/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1517 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-school-st/) | 480 ft E | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $30,000 | [B101086362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086362/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1517 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-school-st/) | 480 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $30,000 | [101086362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086362/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1659 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-melrose-st/) | 700 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(trane rauc go ton condensing unit). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, ground level inside a gated/brick enclosure. | $223,000 | [B200511486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511486/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing two story building. Alterations include new kitchen and exhaust hood, restroom fixtures, interior partition walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural. All signage under separate permit. No change in us | $690,000 | [101085085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085085/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 680 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: landlord shell improvements. Minor demolition of existing walls and finishes, new demising wall, new storefront doors, rear roll up door, minor MEP. (Occupancy group A-2; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101086298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086298/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1517 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-school-st/) | 480 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit no. 101084199 To show structural updates to match structural peer review report. (Construction type v-a, use group r-2) | $250 | [101088151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088151/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1517 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-school-st/) | 480 ft E | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect new 3 story with basement and roof decks 4 unit residential building with new 5 car detached garage with roof deck per plans. (Constructiontype v-a use group r-2) | $2,000,000 | [101084199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084199/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1520 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1520-w-henderson-st/) | 600 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement. | $3,525 | [B200479794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479794/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1713 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-school-st/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBC. Revision to permit # 101042955, proposed wood open porch instead of metal porch as per plan. | $15,000 | [101085274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085274/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3400 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-n-ashland-ave/) | 740 ft N | Sign | Cafe el tapatio, inc.existing id awninglocation: south elevationsign facing: roscoe st.reads: churro parlor | $2,000 | [101082291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082291/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3400 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-n-ashland-ave/) | 740 ft N | Sign | Cafe el tapatio, inc.existing electrical id projecting sign location: south elevationsign facing: roscoe st.reads: churro parlor | $2,000 | [101082290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082290/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [3319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-n-ashland-ave/) | 270 ft N | Sign | We seek a permit to install a set of halo lit channel letters on the east storefront elevation | $3,000 | [101084463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084463/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [3319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-n-ashland-ave/) | 270 ft N | Sign | We seek a permit to install a set of halo lit channel letters on the west storefront elevation | $3,000 | [101084461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084461/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [3417 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3417-n-marshfield-ave/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1690 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation. | $28,890 | [B200476291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476291/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1506 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1506-w-melrose-st/) | 630 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 507 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $14,680 | [B200476262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476262/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1453 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1453-w-melrose-st/) | 840 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 35'-2' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $1,500 | [B200476143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476143/) |
| Jun 21, 2026 | [1523 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1523-w-school-st/) | 420 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 195'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $22,941 | [B200475288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475288/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [3340 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-ashland-ave/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovations to convert an existing 1 story office building to 2 units residiential building w/roof deck/enclosure, trash enclosure, and 2 space parking pad, per plans. Special use #166-25-s to establish residential units on the ground floor approved 06.23.2025. Certified plan corrections. | $50,000 | [101082114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082114/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1613 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-w-belmont-ave/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: interior conversion of existing mercantile space to new business use for new hair salon, existing occupancy B, propose ocupancy B, type construction 3a per plans | $150,000 | [101076082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076082/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1455 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-melrose-st/) | 820 ft SE | Other | For permit 101069434: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472061/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [3329 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-n-lincoln-ave/) | 500 ft NW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new construction of 7-story mixed-use development: 42 residential units with ground floor commercial space, ground floor 20-car garage, and occupiable roof deck. Existing historical facade to remain (occupancies R-2, m, & s-2, construction type 1-b) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of | $15,000,000 | [101057186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057186/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [1502 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1502-w-school-st/) | 630 ft E | Other | For permit 101078075: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468737/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3166 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3166-n-lincoln-ave/) | 790 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier / 38axzm25a0a5-0a0a0 / roof) 1 other air handling equipment(carrier / 40rlaa25t2a5-ua0a0 / 3rd floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas | $79,982 | [B200464240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464240/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1438 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1438-w-henderson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101086663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086663/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1438 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1438-w-henderson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [101086663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086663/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [3308 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3308-n-southport-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $24,220 | [B200512824](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512824/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [3420 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3420-n-marshfield-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x25'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $51,605 | [B200512818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512818/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1438 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1438-w-henderson-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect a 3 story VA 2 dwelling unit building with basement, roof access and 300sqft roof deck, rear stairs, first floor rear porch, second fl rear porch, and detached 2 car garage with roof deck and pergolas, rear wood fences, existing occupancy R-5, propoused occunpancy R-5, type | $752,250 | [101086051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086051/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3430 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3430-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repair work. | $12,850 | [B200508662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508662/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3105 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3105-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | Fern thai massage & spa llcnew illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: parking lotreads: ferrn spa thai massage | $6,000 | [101085556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085556/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3105 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3105-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | Fern thai massage & spa llcnew illuminated id wall sign location: west elevationsign facing: ashland st.reads: ferrn spa thai massage | $6,000 | [101085553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085553/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [3401 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing masonry exterior walls and perapet. | $57,450 | [B200507111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507111/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1425 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor bath and kitchen. | $3,500 | [B200480374](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480374/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1442 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1442-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Sign | Installation of (1) 12'0"l x 3'0"ht x 0'1.5"thk non-illuminated wall sign panel with printed translucent vinyl for curis at 1442 W belmont ave, chicago, IL 60657. | $2,570 | [101084735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084735/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1427 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1427-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | New 2 story brick coach house with 2 parking spaces, roof top deck and new steel porch, as per architect's plans. The scope of work includes: architecture, plumbing, HVAC and electric, with 2 parking spaces. Removal of existing garage certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field  | $200,000 | [101081600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081600/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1448 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, bathroom. | $2,941 | [B200479067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479067/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [1425 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 9 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bath. | $5,000 | [B200480662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480662/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masorny residence | $10,000 | [B101083188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083188/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | New building | Sc CBRC 2019 erect a 4 story, 8 dwelling unit masonry building (first floor and basement duplex), with an elevator, balconies, bicycle parking in the basement, roof deck and stair enclosure. To include a 6-foot-high wood and 5 foot iron fence, masonry trash enclosure and two detached 4 car garages w | $2,200,000 | [101070510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070510/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1427 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1427-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Convert 2 dwelling units (d.u.) to 4 d.u. Add new d.u. In basement, new 3rd floor conversion unit to be duplexed with 4th floor, erect new rear 2 story with basement addition, new 3rd and 4th story additions to existing 2 story frame building with basement, new rear open metal porch, front porch rep | $350,000 | [101077652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077652/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [3125 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 190 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $8,240 | [B200476294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476294/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [3244 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3244-n-southport-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $27,000 | [101083836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083836/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1739 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1739-w-henderson-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $5,000 | [B200470741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470741/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W School St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1523 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1523-w-school-st/): newest permit Jun 21, 2026
- [1522 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1522-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026
- [1517 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1517-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [1515 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1515-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [1512 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1512-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [1509 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1509-w-school-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [1506 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1506-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [1502 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1502-w-school-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [1713 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [1459 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1459-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 44 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-w-school-st/