# Building permits at 1663 N Richmond St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4M new building at 1817 N California Ave, permitted Sep 15.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 18, 2025: Structural work only for foundation underpinning in an existing 2-story single family residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural work only for foundation underpinning in an existing 2-story single family residence as per plans. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) | $48,920 | [101070528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070528/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1743 N Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-n-whipple-st/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 19; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows. | $35,000 | [B200513398](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513398/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1743 N Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-n-whipple-st/) | 960 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1150 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace occupiable roof. Roof covering: other. Location: rubber roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104125127. | $25,000 | [B200513397](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513397/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1704 N Humboldt Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1704-n-humboldt-blvd/) | 530 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repairs. | $12,194 | [B200507274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507274/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1808 N Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-n-mozart-st/) | 950 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building). Landing: 12 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Landing: 16 square fee | $25,000 | [B200506632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506632/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1711 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1711-n-california-ave/) | 900 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Spr 2019 CBRC: cps bernhard moos es - playground replacement, new turf field, new sport fields, new ornamental fence and pedestrian gates, and plant material. Electrical work: adding security cameras, and conduit&wire to the existign mdf room. No change in existing occupancy (e-1, elementary school) | $2,500,000 | [101082377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082377/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1622 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1622-n-california-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: renovation of a 4-story, 39-unit sro building with 2 ground floor commercial units into a 41-unit non-congregate transitional shelter with ground floor support spaces. The ground floor will be fully renovated and reconfigured to accommodate community areas, support spaces, common use  | $1,475,790 | [101075005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075005/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [1714 N Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1714-n-whipple-st/) | 950 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $2,000 | [B200462468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462468/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1711 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1711-n-california-ave/) | 900 ft E | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: school (k-12). Project area: 2.07 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200465353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465353/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1711 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1711-n-california-ave/) | 900 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $29,000 | [B200469822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469822/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1817 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1817-n-california-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for 5 story 24 d.u. Building, 24 car garage at 1st story, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, front deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rear balcony at 3rd thru 5th story, front patio at 1st story, rooftop stair enclosure, elevator over-run, 1 exterior loading berth, | $4,042,595 | [101076474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076474/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1626 N Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-n-fairfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 48'-0' ' (length). Location: rear/side yards; legalize 6ft fence; cn194029. | $100 | [B200510592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510592/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1839 N Richmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1839-n-richmond-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101082435. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: ground floor. | Not listed | [B200507803](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507803/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1832 N Humboldt Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-n-humboldt-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 10165300 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2027*** on permit no 101065300 | Not listed | [101087513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087513/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1651 N Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1651-n-albany-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $44,161 | [B200478567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478567/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1811 N Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1811-n-whipple-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC construct a 2 story rear two car evse installed attached private garage accessory building with second floor living space addition (no plumbing fixtures allowed) for the existing 2 story 2 unit building with open 2nd flr. Access stairs, existing rasied patio, as per plans zoning admin.  | Not listed | [101075202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075202/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [2750 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2750-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $139,000 | [B200475879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475879/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1800 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-california-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Revision to 101081301 - self cert. RES. - 2019 CBC - Apartment 3 west - install composite deck on top of existing roof per attached plans. Existing and planned occupancy type R-2; construction type: iii-a. No zoning review required - no change in scope from previous permit. | Not listed | [101084796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084796/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2750 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2750-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076317. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200473468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473468/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1839 N Richmond St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1839-n-richmond-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations at the yates elementary school., ground floor thru 2nd floor. New partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, millwork, finishes and associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing work. (Occupancy e1; type ii-a construction) | $1,116,000 | [101082435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082435/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2750 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2750-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: structural concrete beam and joist repairs at second flr. All work per structural engineer report. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $125,000 | [B200469332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469332/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1800 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-california-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert res. - 2019 CBC: Unit 3w: install fire retardant composite deck on top of existing rooftop per attached plans. Occupancy type R-2; construction type: iii-a; czo 17-17-0102-b household. | $30,000 | [101081301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081301/) |

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