# Building permits at 1616 W Cornelia Ave, 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 on record here. The newest, May 5, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 5, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $15,000 | [B200408975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408975/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [3527 N Bosworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3527-n-bosworth-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 4-floor, 40fpm, private residence elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $48,743 | [101089386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089386/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [3555 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3555-n-marshfield-ave/) | 560 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: construction of a new steel pergola and deck system over the private rooftop of unit#2. Includes installation of a new guardrail over the existing parapet wall. All work as per plans.existing 3 story brick building with basement (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction). | $42,400 | [101083553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083553/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 980 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [3633 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3633-n-marshfield-ave/) | 990 ft N | 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' '. | $38,300 | [B200512881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512881/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [3601 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-n-ashland-ave/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 5. Location: west side and south side. | $19,500 | [B200512616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512616/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [3420 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3420-n-marshfield-ave/) | 500 ft S | 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 16, 2026 | [3515 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-n-greenview-ave/) | 910 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1st floor. | $825 | [B200511975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511975/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 980 ft S | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [3534 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3534-n-hermitage-ave/) | 900 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior critical exam - 1 drop per elev. | $4,500 | [B200509205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509205/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [3430 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3430-n-ashland-ave/) | 400 ft SE | 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 14, 2026 | [3400 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-n-ashland-ave/) | 690 ft S | 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/) | 690 ft S | 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3544 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-n-paulina-st/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry walls. | $7,400 | [B200481652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481652/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1650 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-w-cornelia-ave/) | 360 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101078595. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement, attic. | Not listed | [B200477472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477472/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3417 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3417-n-marshfield-ave/) | 510 ft S | 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 17, 2026 | [3340 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-ashland-ave/) | 930 ft S | 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 15, 2026 | [3625 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-n-ashland-ave/) | 940 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $11,000 | [B200473846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473846/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3540 N Bosworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-n-bosworth-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: 2nd floor lintel, inside and out. | $9,000 | [B200474186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474186/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1650 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-w-cornelia-ave/) | 360 ft W | Sign | Installation of one (1) illuminated df pole sign 4'-0" h x 8'-0" W with message center | $3,200 | [101082577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082577/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1650 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-w-cornelia-ave/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf rm. | $46,500 | [B200467949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467949/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [3513 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3513-n-janssen-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations of existing single family residence. Exterior work to include replacement of existing front stairs, siding, windows and doors. (OCC. Grp: R-5; const. Type va) | $456,942 | [101086360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086360/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [3636 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2 story 2 unit bldg interior renovations to 1st and 2nd floor as per plans | $75,000 | [101081493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081493/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1520 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1520-w-henderson-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [3401 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 6, 2026 | [1448 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 3, 2026 | [1803 W Eddy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1803-w-eddy-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 120 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $35,000 | [B200474131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474131/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [3319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 16, 2026 | [1756 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1756-w-newport-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, trellis, and cabinetry to existing rooftop deck on existing detached metal frame 3-car garage at existing SFR (occupancy type R-5, type 5a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. | $30,000 | [101084088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084088/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [3319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 30, 2026 | [3625 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 80 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,000 | [B200476650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476650/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1752 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1752-w-newport-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home, whereas customer shall have a caregiver or use of cellphone at all times during use, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $9,753 | [101084881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084881/) | | May 18, 2026 | [3329 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | ## 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 Cornelia Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1650 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [1743 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025 - [1747 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1747-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 - [1751 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1751-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Feb 19, 2020 - [1753 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1753-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [1447 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1447-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [1826 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1826-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025 - [1831 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1831-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [1844 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [1325 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1325-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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