# Building permits at 1645 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 4: Proposed 2 story SFR w/basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2026 | 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/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 15, 2026 | [3737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-18th-st/) | 240 ft SW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1654 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-s-millard-ave/) | 600 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/) | 340 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/) | 400 ft NE | 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/) | 640 ft W | 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 26, 2026 | [3615 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-w-16th-st/) | 930 ft NE | 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/) | 860 ft 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 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 880 ft SW | 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1549 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1549-s-millard-ave/) | 920 ft 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 12, 2026 | [1537 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1537-s-hamlin-ave/) | 820 ft NW | 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/) | 360 ft NW | 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 5, 2026 | [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/) | 800 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509054/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1658 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1658-s-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101071644: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101071644. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200468926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468926/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1654 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-s-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101071649: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101071649. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200468925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468925/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1650 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1650-s-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101071648: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101071648. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200468924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468924/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1511 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 | [1526 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-s-central-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | For permit 101002525: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469161/) | | May 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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 Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1652 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1652-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [1540 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1540-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [1511 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [1811 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1811-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [1818 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [1822 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [1826 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1826-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026 - [1836 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1836-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [1448 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [1859 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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