# Building permits at 1608 W Sherwin Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 19, 2024: Limited repair (25% or less) for iron fire escape. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 19, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for iron fire escape (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Brick work. | $7,500 | [B200404256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404256/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 12, 2026 | [1545 W Chase Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-w-chase-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: unit 305. | $9,750 | [B200466475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466475/) | | May 20, 2026 | [7319 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7319-n-greenview-ave/) | 770 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $17,138 | [B200471469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471469/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1707 W Chase Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-chase-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104012900. | $7,800 | [B200470068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470068/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1626 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-w-estes-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $20,000 | [B200514894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514894/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1753 W Jarvis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1753-w-jarvis-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and outside panel. | $7,300 | [B200477859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477859/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1425 W Chase Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1425-w-chase-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $45,000 | [B200472689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472689/) | | May 23, 2026 | [1538 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-w-estes-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $2,300 | [B200471836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471836/) | ## 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 Sherwin Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1622 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1622-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024 - [1542 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1542-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [1526 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [1521 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1521-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [1205 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1205-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [1200 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2025 - [1194 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1194-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [2734 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2734-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 - [2815 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [2843 W Sherwin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-w-sherwin-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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