# Building permits at 1640 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 3020 N Ashland Ave: a new building permitted Jul 13, demolition Aug 3. One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 23, 2024: Full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 200 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 23, 2024 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story single family residence with basement, detached 2 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $739,079 | [101061056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061056/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 34 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 2, 2026 | [1659 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/) | 200 ft SW | New building | Self certification- 2019 CBC. New 2 story single family residence with full basement and private 3 car garage w/ roof deck & open walkway connection between principal building & the garage. New fencing. All work as per plans. | $752,000 | [101070491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070491/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/) | 40 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $19,548 | [B200469354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469354/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 12, 2026 | [2714 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-marshfield-ave/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: meter location and panel location 1st, 2nd, and 3r. | $12,000 | [B200509975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509975/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1625 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 440 ft S | Sign | Immanuel anglican church: non-illuminated wall sign (w diversey pkwy elevation) - 4'-11" h x 3'-1" W (15 SQ ft) | $1,000 | [101085910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085910/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [2719 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-paulina-st/) | 870 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: existing flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016892. | $19,500 | [B200479903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479903/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2928 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-wood-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,158 | [B200479821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479821/) | | May 12, 2026 | [2928 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-ashland-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Install security. Specific location: interior of retail store. | $50,000 | [B200470013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470013/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1723 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-surf-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $750 | [B200469607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469607/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1724 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1724-w-surf-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New open steel/ wood pergola over private rooftop deck to unit #1724 (townhome). All work as per plans.existing 4 story brick & stone block building w/ basement. | $94,350 | [101081499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081499/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 25 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | For permit 101084544: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514167/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread drive thru: internally illuminated single double sided ground sign (southeast property line) - 4'-9 h x 9'-3" W (44 SQ ft) | $18,000 | [101088313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088313/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Drive thru: clearance bar single sided ground sign (north property line) - 8'-6" h x 6'-9" w" (58 SQ ft) | $12,000 | [101088312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088312/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread: internally illuminated single sided ground sign / static menu board (north property line) - 4'-9" h x 7'-5" W (35 SQ ft) | $6,000 | [101088311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088311/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Drive thru: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (north elevation facing parking lot) - 1'-6" h x 7'-0" W (11 SQ ft) | $2,500 | [101088310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088310/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread: internally illuminated face lit channel letter wall sign on bacler panel (north elevation facing parking lot) - 4'-5" h x 10'-0" W (44 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101088309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088309/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Drive thru: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (west elevation facing drive thru) - 1'-6" h x 7'-0" W (11 SQ ft) | $2,500 | [101088308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088308/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread: internally illuminated face lit channel letter wall sign on bacler panel (west elevation facing drive thru) - 4'-5" h x 10'-0" W (44 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101088307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088307/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Drive thru: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (south elevation facing drive thru / side entrance) - 1'-6" h x 7'-0" W (11 SQ ft) | $2,500 | [101088306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088306/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread: internally illuminated face lit channel letter wall sign (south elevation facing drive thru / side entrance) - 2'-11" h x 7'-9" W (23 SQ ft) | $4,500 | [101088305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088305/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Panera bread: internally illuminated face lit channel letter wall sign (east elevation facing over front entrance) - 2'-11" h x 7'-9" W (23 SQ ft) | $4,500 | [101088304](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088304/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Drive thru: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (east elevation facing over front entrance) - 1'-6" h x 7'-0" W (11 SQ ft) | $2,500 | [101088303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088303/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1448 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Construction of new ADU over existing 2 car frame garage including mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans.principle building: existing 2 story frame with 2 residential units. | $150,000 | [101082163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082163/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | South elevation: 17'-11" x 3'-11" led front lit channel letters "logo tooth buds pediatric dentistry" | $4,500 | [101087325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087325/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | East - existing multi-tenant sign - installing (2) replacement tenant panels into tenant sign for "tooth buds" | $1,000 | [101087163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087163/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | North elevation: 17'-11" x 3'-11" led front lit channel letters "logo tooth buds pediatric dentistry" | $4,500 | [101086676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086676/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1738 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: 3rd floor level walk out from penthouse space. IL Roofing contractor license: 104005422. | $24,000 | [B200507280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507280/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: initial interior buildout to existing shell restaurant building. Permit to include new kitchen with exhaust hood, restroom fixtures, interior partition walls, mechanical, plumbing and electrical disciplines. All signage under separate permit. (Construction type IIB, non-sprinkler | $945,000 | [101084544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084544/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [3013 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3013-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 12 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior of unit 3n through-wall flashing install. | $5,700 | [B200481883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481883/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:b200478620. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200479926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479926/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $40,000 | [B101080643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080643/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | Change of owner for permit 101080509. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200478620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478620/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [3020 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3020-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: new freestanding ground up building for a quick serve restaurant. Permit to include civil, landscaping, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical disciplines. (Construction type IIB, non-sprinklered, a2 occupancy)i | $1,224,415 | [101080509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080509/) | | May 28, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior remodel of 1-story former retail space w/ basement to medical services/ dental office - non-ambulatory care facility. Work includes (9) treatment rooms, (1) office, (1) consult, reception, waiting, sterilization, break room, and (2) toilet rooms.(construction type ii-a, | $285,000 | [101083226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083226/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1456 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1456-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | Install a total of six new steel columns and concrete pads; install new steel beam connect to new steel column and separate connected new steel beam. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $27,300 | [B200468417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468417/) | ## 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 Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1638 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1638-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [1642 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026 - [1634 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1634-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024 - [1659 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026 - [1725 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1725-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [1730 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024 - [1522 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1522-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025 - [1520 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1520-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 20, 2024 - [1508 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1508-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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