# Building permits at 1655 W Division St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M alteration or repair at 1209 N Milwaukee Ave, permitted Jun 24.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 30: 2019 CBRC Spr. Convert 1st floor commercial space from smoke shop. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits (38 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 280 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Spr. Convert 1st floor commercial space from smoke shop (retail for czo, occupancy use group m) to new cafe (occupany use group b), for existing 3 story brick building with basement (construction type iiia). Existing residential 4du (use r-2) n.i.c as per plans (no verification of resident | $50,000 | [101076444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076444/) |
| Apr 4, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace exist wood porch same size and same location w/new steel porch and stair, per plans. New porch set on existing masonry & concrete walls/footings. (No new concrete work). Provide steel checker plate decking at landings & within 3'-0" to lot line, per plans. | $11,000 | [100135362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100135362/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1707 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-division-st/) | 180 ft W | Sign | 1707 W. Division st. Chicago IL 60622leona's lightbox | $4,600 | [101086718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086718/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1640 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-division-st/) | 160 ft NE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 810 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/) | 810 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 29, 2026 | [1741 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-w-division-st/) | 500 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/) | 610 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/) | 650 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/) | 790 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 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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/) | 960 ft 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 15, 2026 | [1040 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-marshfield-ave/) | 870 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/) | 870 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/) | 580 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/) | 540 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/) | 560 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/) | 640 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 11, 2026 | [1259 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-wood-st/) | 970 ft 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1225 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-n-hermitage-ave/) | 490 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/) | 530 ft S | 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/) | 480 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 | [1808 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-w-haddon-ave/) | 900 ft 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 24, 2026 | [1209 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 810 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 | [1248 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-n-paulina-st/) | 580 ft N | 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/) | 720 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/) | 710 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/) | 850 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 2, 2026 | [1628 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-division-st/) | 280 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1083 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1083-n-hermitage-ave/) | 580 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/) | 720 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1242 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-marion-ct/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $11,000 | [B200512026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512026/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1026 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1026-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.21 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/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1237 N Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-n-honore-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.19 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/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1263 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1263-n-marion-ct/) | 0.25 mi NW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a two-story type VA frame single-family residence with a basement, a roof-top deck with an access stair and a pergola. A new at grade enclosed walkway to the new 2 car garage with a new 22 foot driveway, roof deck, access stair and pergola. Raised open deck and new 6 foot high pri | $720,000 | [101078625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078625/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1846 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-division-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | For permit 101077488: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477701/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1319 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 22, 2026 | [1213 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-n-marion-ct/) | 0.21 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:

- [1640 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [1628 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 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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