# Building permits at 1629 S Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, May 12: Remove and replace front porch w/front deck/stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 360 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 12, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 13, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 18. Lighting outlets: 16. Specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $6,500 | [B200413674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200413674/) | | Jun 29, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior removal of non load bearing partitions in basement, interior alterations to 1st & 2nd floor apartments and repair enclosed porch, per plans | $30,000 | [100389810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100389810/) | | Jul 3, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace drywall, replace windows and doors. No electrical all work same as existing. | $500 | [100121941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100121941/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 7, 2026 | [1654 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-s-millard-ave/) | 940 ft 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 7, 2026 | [1641 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-lawndale-ave/) | 660 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/) | 650 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/) | 480 ft SW | 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/) | 850 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/) | 360 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/) | 440 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/) | 580 ft N | Alteration or repair | Addition of 3rd car bay to existing detached garage. | $12,000 | [101074217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074217/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 870 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/) | 730 ft SW | 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1526 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [3615 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-w-16th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 250; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior wall panel replacement same in kind. | $600,000 | [B200474533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474533/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1840 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-s-millard-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 35'-11' ' (length). Location: rear side. | $2,458 | [B200476404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476404/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1511 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1549 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1549-s-millard-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200469653](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469653/) | | May 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement electric room and meter location. | $15,000 | [B200466165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466165/) | ## 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 Hamlin Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1643 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1643-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025 - [1537 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1537-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [1533 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 - [1810 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1810-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026 - [1428 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1428-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [1856 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1856-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025 - [1858 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1858-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025 - [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [1923 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1923-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [1934 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1934-s-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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