# Building permits at 1630 W 18th Pl, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $650,000 new building at 1750 W 19th St, permitted May 4. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 8: Remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 930 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $25,000 | [101081630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081630/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | [1645 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-18th-pl/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: removal and replacement of existing playground and associated pavement replacement work. (OCC. GRP. E-1; const. Type n/a) as per plans. | $630,000 | [101079330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079330/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [1750 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-w-19th-st/) | 930 ft W | Other | For permit 101080925: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513237/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1625 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-s-ashland-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Sign | Sign 1 of 5. West elevation - channel letters - illuminated on raceway :remove and dispose of the existing sign. For extra space storage on raceways, patch with colored caulk to match the facade, and install a new sign. | $4,500 | [101070559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070559/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1616 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1616-w-17th-st/) | 680 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to install fire-rated drywall at front staircase between 3rd floor an attic, no other work.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, front staircase between 3rd floor and attic. | $2,000 | [B200510979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510979/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1721 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-w-18th-st/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation of an existing two-story mixed use building with ground floor retail and two existing dwelling units to construct a new rear ground floor conversion unit (type iii-a construction, r-3/m occupancy). | $150,000 | [101081426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081426/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1820 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1820-s-ashland-ave/) | 340 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of lot. | $5,000 | [B200508285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508285/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1714 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1714-w-17th-st/) | 850 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 2 story w/garden level & attic frame residential bldg. (2 D.u.) - legalize/ bring to code existing 2nd fl. Overhead enclosed addition (see 1998 / 2003 permits/ plans). Repair existing rear open wood stair (s.a.e.). Replace front open wood porch w/ new (s.a.e.). All work per | $38,000 | [101069032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069032/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1537 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1537-w-cullerton-st/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace 3-story existing rear wood porch for 3-story residential brick building with reconfigured new metal frame porch with a roof.(occupancy r5, construction type iiia) | $12,000 | [101086675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086675/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1909 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1909-s-ashland-ave/) | 630 ft SE | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 6-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000261) | Not listed | [101086779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086779/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1814 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1814-s-paulina-st/) | 390 ft NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 3-floor, 35fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014170) | Not listed | [101086778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086778/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1745 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1745-w-18th-pl/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation / above roof. | $12,000 | [B200479555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479555/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1733 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1733-w-19th-st/) | 800 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for concrete exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 18 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Concrete work. | $5,500 | [B200477606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477606/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1606 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1606-s-ashland-ave/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 5 residential units at 1st floor retail space in existing 4 story 23 d.u. (Total 28 d.u.)/retail building, 8 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad, entire building sprinklered as per plan (occupancy group R-2, s-2, type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $120,000 | [101082759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082759/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1626 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-s-ashland-ave/) | 720 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 2nd floor. | $3,400 | [B200472759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472759/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1646 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1646-w-18th-st/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-certification 2019 CBC: rehabilitation of existing first-floor restaurant and interior renovation of four (4) dwelling units within an existing 3- and 4-story brick building. All work to be performed per approved plans. | $180,000 | [101081142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081142/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1721 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-w-19th-st/) | 710 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBRC 2019: remodel existing 3-story + basement multi family residence (occupancy R-2, type iii-a construction) remove rear frame addition and stair. Remove rear garage roof structure. Remove east porch stair. New wood east porch stair. New wood south porch stair. Convert garage into carpor | $50,000 | [101078817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078817/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1901 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-s-ashland-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 60 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation inside the courtyard masonry infil. | $11,050 | [B200468267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468267/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1734 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-w-17th-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101038981 - alteration to 1 dwelling unit in basement of existing 2 story 3 unit residential building; (occupancy: R-5; construction type: existing = iiia). No change of occupancy and no change to number of du. | $50,000 | [101076068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076068/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1750 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-w-19th-st/) | 930 ft W | New building | Erect new (3) story residential building w/ basement and (3) car concrete pad at rear. Type VA construction - (3) dwelling unit total | $650,000 | [101080925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080925/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [1721 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1721-w-21st-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | For permit 101042871: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507938/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [2008 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2008-s-blue-island-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 7 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 53. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: hallways, apartments. | $8,500 | [B200480411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480411/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [1744 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1744-w-17th-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 central furnace(allied air enterprises, 92g1uh070be12k-01, 1st & 2nd floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st & 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200472822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472822/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2119 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front of building. | $400 | [B200469360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469360/) | ## 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 18th Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [1638 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1638-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [1645 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [1654 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [1530 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1530-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026 - [1743 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [1745 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1745-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [1328 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1328-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [1315 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1315-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [1314 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [2026 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2026-w-18th-pl/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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