# Building permits at 1640 W Division St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 750 ft since May 1, the largest $1.2M.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 19: Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (36 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 130 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 150 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200507856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507856/) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 16-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100735355) | $55,000 | [101070391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070391/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

38 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 2, 2026 | [1628 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-division-st/) | 130 ft E | New building | Tower crane permit for foundation - freestanding operation of a potain md485 tower crane per plans. | $80,000 | [101081190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081190/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 660 ft E | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev004512). | $103,224 | [101089174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089174/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 660 ft E | Elevator | Remove (3) stop hydraulic passenger elevator with new one being installed in a new hoistway under permit #101089174. | $5,000 | [101089173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089173/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1707 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-division-st/) | 330 ft W | Sign | 1707 W. Division st. Chicago IL 60622leona's lightbox | $4,600 | [101086718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086718/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1741 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-w-division-st/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200513192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513192/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1079 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1079-n-hermitage-ave/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 650 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $8,500 | [B200513154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513154/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1259 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e. P. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083940.Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, 2nd and 3rd floor. | $100 | [B200510303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510303/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1757 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1757-w-crystal-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $27,000 | [B200511931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511931/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1040 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-marshfield-ave/) | 930 ft S | Other | For permit 101069211: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511400](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511400/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1040 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-marshfield-ave/) | 930 ft S | Other | For permit 101070615: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511399/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1083 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1083-n-hermitage-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Other | For permit 101082032: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508446/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1738 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-division-st/) | 670 ft W | Sign | Installation of sign | $1,000 | [101081651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081651/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1242 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace in 4-residential units and 2- commercial units all drywall existing kitchen cabinets all existing plumbing fixtures, building had water damage.all electrical, plumbing and mechanical is existing. All fixtures to be reinstalled after drywall and tile work is finished. | $25,000 | [101081427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081427/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1255 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 500 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation to convert two dwelling units with ground floor retail to seven dwelling units and ground floor retail within an existing mixed-use three-story building, new stair penthouse addition, removal of fire escape in type iii-a construction, group m-mercantile & R-2 reside | $500,000 | [101054809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101054809/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1225 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-n-hermitage-ave/) | 560 ft NW | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, roof access, roof deck, rear deck, front porch, driveway, attached garage with 2 parking spaces, & surrounding 5'-0" fence (92% open). (Occupancy R-5; type iii-a construction) | $245,000 | [101076899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076899/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1074 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1074-n-paulina-st/) | 650 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1037 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $35,000 | [B200477129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477129/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1732 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-w-division-st/) | 610 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement.. | $19,024 | [B200476464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476464/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing vacant 2nd and 3rd floor office space to 16 unit residential including alterations to ground level to create residential entrance and alterations to basement common areas, new opening on the northeast elevation for 1-parking space and access to interior  | $2,500,000 | [101079603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079603/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-n-ashland-ave/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior walls. | $5,000 | [B200474117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474117/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1248 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-n-paulina-st/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, trellis, and cabinetry to existing private rooftop on existing attached masonry garage at existing 3-unit frame building (occupancy type R-5, type 5a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. | $30,000 | [101083142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083142/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1281 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1281-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 610 ft N | Other | For permit 101082339: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473065/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1125 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1125-n-ashland-ave/) | 640 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 2-story with basement fire house to include structural repairs to basement and apparatus fire truck floor as per plans. (Occupancy group R-3 & s-2; type IIB construction) (structural peer review) | $900,000 | [101082940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082940/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1239 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-n-wood-st/) | 930 ft NW | Other | For permit 101069829: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472751](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472751/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1083 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1083-n-hermitage-ave/) | 730 ft SW | New building | Proposed 3 story/4 unit residence w/basement and roof decks/enclosures, rear 3 story stairs, rear 1st/2nd floor porches, front 5' iron/side 6' wood fences, roof deck/enclosure, and 6 car garage w/roof deck and pergola, per plans. | $1,200,000 | [101082032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082032/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1281 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1281-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 610 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations in an existing 4,371 sf vacant ground level retail space in a 5-story commercial building (no residential dwelling units), for a hot yoga studio with 2 insulated studio spaces, 2 locker rooms, a small customer lounge, a retail / lobby space and support spaces, as per | $850,000 | [101082339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082339/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1026 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1026-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $11,292 | [B200512480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512480/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Non-illum wall sign reads ann sather restaurant | $1,800 | [101085874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085874/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Illum double-face blade sign with donut logo on north elevation | $1,000 | [101085746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085746/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner to the right when facing building | $3,000 | [101085745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085745/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner on the left when facing building | $3,000 | [101085744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085744/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1360 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1360-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 3 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior entrance. | $5,000 | [B200476944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476944/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1360 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1360-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: christmas tree tent in parking lot. | $1,352 | [B200481731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481731/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1351 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1351-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 650 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 4. Location: south, east and west elevations. | $18,285 | [B200509511](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509511/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1259 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-wood-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 160 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 450 SQ. FT. Location: south elev. Flash, rebuild parap wall reset coping. | $69,250 | [B200506858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506858/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1237 N Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-n-honore-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to include renovation of 3rd floor condominum unit. Existing layout will be revised from a two bedroom / two bathroom to a four bedroom / three bathroom. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical distribution will be adjusted to accommodate new layout. No new equipment w | $100,000 | [101085566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085566/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1024 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1024-n-paulina-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural work only for foundation underpinning in an existing 3-story residential building as per plans.(occupancy group R-2; type IIIB construction) | $64,800 | [101073724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073724/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1808 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-w-haddon-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $16,000 | [B200476075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476075/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1213 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-n-marion-ct/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: reroofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018619. | $28,000 | [B200475538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475538/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Division St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1628 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [1655 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-w-division-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [1623 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1623-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [1700 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-w-division-st/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026
- [1707 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [1725 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1725-w-division-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [1728 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1728-w-division-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [1732 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [1738 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [1741 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026

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