# Building permits at 1617 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 276 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (18 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 276 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 11, MAX. Length 9. Parapet rebuilding: 110 SQ. FT. Location: 1617 south avers avenue. | $88,000 | [B200447414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447414/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [1526 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-s-springfield-ave/) | 710 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100859717 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 100859717. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088031/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1641 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-lawndale-ave/) | 990 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 6.08 kw. Array output: 7.04 kw. Location: pitched roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0082. | $26,400 | [B200473688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473688/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1623 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1623-s-lawndale-ave/) | 960 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $26,400 | [B200473681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473681/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [3821 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3821-w-18th-st/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: gut-rehab + interior alterations to existing 3-story tier of (6) d.u. In 3-story (14) d.u. Existing masonry building. All new HVAC, electrical & plumbing. (Rt-4 / R2 multi-unit residential apartments) + 1 new ADU (convert from 14 to 15) as per plans certified corrections subject to fi | $175,000 | [101079809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079809/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 910 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $500 | [B200476155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476155/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [1645 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-s-ridgeway-ave/) | 690 ft SE | New building | Proposed 2 story SFR w/basement, 5' front iron/6' side wood fences, rear 1st floor porch, south side patio, and 3 car garage w/roof deck, per plans. | $400,000 | [101082068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082068/) | | May 15, 2026 | [3737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-18th-st/) | 730 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101054100. Addition of new rtu and ductwork to supply existing fellowship hall. Roof top equipment and roof openings relocated to allow for new additional rtu. No change in use from pervious permit. No change in footprint or volume from pervious permit. | $35,000 | [101081045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081045/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1537 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1537-s-hamlin-ave/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Addition of 3rd car bay to existing detached garage. | $12,000 | [101074217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074217/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1629 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1629-s-hamlin-ave/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace front porch w/front deck/stairs, remove rear 2 story enclosed porch and replace with 2 story deck/stairs, and 2 space parking pad serving an existing 2 story/2 unit residence w/basement, per plans. Variation #122-26-z to reduce the required front setback approved 04.17.2026. | $125,000 | [101073730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073730/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 790 ft SW | Other | For permit 101075843: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469465/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 95 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 6. Location: 3rd floor exterior west. | $9,500 | [B200467179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467179/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 18 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 18. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 6 unit-kitchen area. | $12,000 | [B200514887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514887/) | | Sep 13, 2026 | [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $31,260 | [B200508570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508570/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1431 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1197 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: house flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01899. | $26,000 | [B200507732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507732/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1654 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-s-millard-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $28,500 | [B200481993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481993/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1616 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1616-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 43'-0' ' (length). Location: vacant lot enclosure. | $3,771 | [B200480890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480890/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1614 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1614-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 165'-0' ' (length). Location: vacant lot enclosure. | $11,822 | [B200480887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480887/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1511 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing wood posts and beams and install new concrete footings in the basement of an existing 6 unit two story masonry residential unit | $8,000 | [101078467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078467/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1453 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1453-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 70 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 5. Location: parapert walls rebuild and lintels replacement. | $60,150 | [B200470546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470546/) | ## 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 S Avers Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1613 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [1639 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1639-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jul 4, 2025 - [1524 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1524-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026 - [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [1423 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1423-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [1421 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1421-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [1407 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1407-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [1840 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025 - [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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