# Building permits at 169 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, May 31, 2025: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 95 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 31, 2025 | Other | For permit 100966170: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200428013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428013/) | | Mar 20, 2025 | Other | For permit 100966170: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200417763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417763/) | | Dec 26, 2024 | Other | For permit 100966170: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200407911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407911/) | | Sep 30, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior remodel. | $13,000 | [B200398286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398286/) | | Jan 19, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC remodeling to an existing 2 story frame singlr family residence with basement as per plans | $40,000 | [100966170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100966170/) | | Jan 24, 2022 | Electrical | Replace 200 amp service, fixtures outlets gfci's wiring conduit as needed | $2,500 | [B100956321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100956321/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs, repairs to existing stairs and shingle roofing, removal and replacementof existing open wood porch, and construction of new open wood balcony above porch to correctexisting violations as per plans for existing 2-1/2 story, 2-dwelling-unit residential building.(occupa | $48,000 | [101080514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080514/) | | May 6, 2026 | [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/) | 95 ft SW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: new construction of two-story, 2,585 sf single-family home with new accessory two-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5; type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101071091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071091/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [210 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-lockwood-ave/) | 280 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations renovations, new open wood stairs and new frame garage to an existing 3 story frame building s.f.r. As per plans. (Type VA, occupancy r-5) | $80,000 | [101081534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081534/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [335 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/335-n-lockwood-ave/) | 900 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Concrete work. Roof: nonstructural repair. IL Roofing contractor license #104015273. | $22,000 | [B200480089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480089/) | | May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 390 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 146'-11' ' (length). Location: both sides. | $7,974 | [B200470680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470680/) | | May 4, 2026 | [133 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/133-n-lockwood-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and side of building. | $2,800 | [B200469133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469133/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [206 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/206-n-pine-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building rear addition and 2 car garage replacementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type VA construction) | $225,000 | [101086947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086947/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 existing single family house interior rehab.new HVAC, electrical & plumbing fixtures.new 2 car frame garage. | $120,000 | [101083442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083442/) | | Aug 29, 2026 | [233 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 0 interior common areas, exterior work, shed / garage. | $3,000 | [B200477750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477750/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [315 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing multi-unit building to duplex basement and first floor unit, second floor unit remodeled duplex to attic space, new rear wood 6' fence and new (3) open parking spaces at existing 2-1/2 story 2 d.u. Stucco & frame building w/ basement (occupancy class | $35,000 | [101072070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072070/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [237 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/237-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 360 SQ. FT. Location: building brick parapet. | $9,500 | [B200479682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479682/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [231 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-n-pine-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: provision of new electrical power outlets and low voltage outlets, removal of sink and selective interior finish replacement. (Occ grp e-1; const type i-b) | $500,000 | [101085208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085208/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5235 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-w-lake-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | For permit 100915732: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468889/) | ## 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 N Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [168 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/168-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [160 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/160-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [153 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/153-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 - [127 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/127-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [233 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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