# Building permits at 1659 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 2: Self certification- 2019 CBC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 19, 2026 | [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/) | 240 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/) | 800 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/) | 470 ft SE | 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/) | 770 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/) | 880 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/) | 900 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/) | 540 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/) | 550 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1738 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |

## 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:

- [1642 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [1640 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [1638 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1638-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 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
- [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

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-13 11:04 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 9 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/