# Building permits at 1663 W Carmen Ave, Chicago, IL

1736 W Farragut Ave: demolition permitted Aug 25, a new building Aug 26.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. Four are new buildings, the nearest 640 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence replacement. | $5,000 | [B200508852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508852/) |
| Jan 14, 2011 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm system | $650 | [B100378776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100378776/) |
| Oct 12, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation and deconvert 2 dwelling units to single family residence of residential building, and new rear open deck and balcony as per plans | $25,000 | [100362717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100362717/) |
| Sep 7, 2010 | Electrical | Patch/repair drywall as needed (bsmt & 1st flr). Replace cabinets, doors & trim. (No electrical work)- all work same as existing | $21,000 | [100362044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100362044/) |
| Mar 27, 2009 | Electrical | Relocation electric service raiser. Meters and panels remain same | $1,000 | [B100284343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100284343/) |
| Jan 23, 2009 | New building | Replace two car masonry garage with same to include a roof deck, as per plans | $15,000 | [100272311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100272311/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4907 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4907-n-paulina-st/) | 820 ft S | Solar | Spr 2019 CBC: installation of 10.0 kwac/14.96 kwdc grid-tied, ballasted PV system on flat roof of existing 4-story apartment building | $60,480 | [101083327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083327/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [1720 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-w-winnemac-ave/) | 250 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 9'-4' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $1,393 | [B200479177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479177/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [1643 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1643-w-foster-ave/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $8,000 | [B200477233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477233/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1755 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1755-w-winnemac-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101054643 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 101054643 | Not listed | [101084292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084292/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [4896 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4896-n-hermitage-ave/) | 980 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 101'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,000 | [B200471850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471850/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5001 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-n-hermitage-ave/) | 640 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial interior renovations to an existing two story plus basement single family residence. No change to bulk or density. Occupancy: R-5, construction type iii-b. | $150,000 | [101082624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082624/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 100976211 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***february 2027*** on permit no 100976211. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088888/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [5107 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5107-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1770 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $21,655 | [B200509967](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509967/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1736 W Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1736-w-farragut-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 2 story frame single family residence with basement, front 1 story open wood porch and rear 1 story open wood deck and stairs as per plans (proposed 2 car garage with 2nd floor coach house under separate building permit application 101080998). | $650,000 | [101080997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080997/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1736 W Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1736-w-farragut-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101083367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083367/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5135 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5135-n-clark-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Sign | Installation of an awning fabric 13'10"l x 4'0"ht x 3'0"thk c/w (1) 4'3"l x 2'8"ht text copy for an nail studio at 5135 N clark st, chicago, IL 60640. | $3,165 | [101085726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085726/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1465 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1465-w-carmen-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $4,500 | [B200480126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480126/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1464 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1464-w-carmen-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 275 SQ. FT. Location: east,west parapet walls plus front wall. | $52,200 | [B200479368](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479368/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1516 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1516-w-ainslie-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 150 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing wireless communication site. | $5,000 | [B200477983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477983/) |
| Jul 4, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 155'-0' ' (length). Location: our property and 4896 N hermitage-separate permit. | $14,240 | [B200476103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476103/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [4870 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4870-n-paulina-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $33,500 | [B200475027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475027/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5203 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | New building | Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/15/2026.self cert CBC 2019. 2026 Andersonville midsommarfest extra sl100 on june 12-14, 2026. Set-up is june 11 and takedown is june 15, 2026. 1-24X20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Andersonville chamber of commerce with csem | $2,500 | [101084056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084056/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5073 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5073-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: interior renovation of an existing 4 story masonry building (occupancy group R-2, construction type iiib) | $100,000 | [101082561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082561/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 30. Specific location: garage and ADU. Above. | $3,000 | [B200470105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470105/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5203 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | New building | Permit expires on 07/18/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/15/2026.cbc 2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101069689 for the 2026 andersonville midsommarfest mobile stages on N clark st on june 12-14, 2026. Set-up is june 11 and takedown is june 15, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile sta | $5,000 | [101083594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083594/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5061 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5061-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 2 apartment units rehab work. | $4,000 | [B200469660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469660/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5017 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5017-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Elevator | Replacement of controller ("like for like") to meet 2017 chicago mandate on ewgt passenger elevator, 1000lbs capacity @ 75fpm, 4 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007682). | $98,420 | [101083164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083164/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 14:02 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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