# Building permits at 1706 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 20: New 2nd floor frame addition with new rear covered balcony at existing 1-1/2 story brick single family. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: new 2nd floor frame addition with new rear covered balcony at existing 1-1/2 story brick single family residence with basement. | $67,250 | [101072801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072801/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1617 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-n-linder-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom, basement. | $13,578 | [B200512358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512358/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1617 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-n-linder-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,753 | [B200511173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511173/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1759 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1759-n-central-ave/) | 570 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,794 | [B200510151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510151/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1804 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1804-n-luna-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $4,800 | [B200478289](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478289/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5534 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5534-w-north-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: roof top. | $1,000 | [B200472831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472831/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [1628 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-n-luna-ave/) | 560 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 11, MAX. Length 8. Location: front facade and north lintels. | $35,000 | [B200470735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470735/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1758 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1758-n-linder-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200472453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472453/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5640 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-w-north-ave/) | 820 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC replace exist. Wood stair in same location of an exist. 2-Story 4 units multi-dwelling brick building w/. Basement. (Occupancy group R-5 type VA construction) | $5,000 | [101081646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081646/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5511 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5511-w-north-ave/) | 980 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: partially rebuild front facade in an existing mixed-use, brick building to address building violations. Existing B and R-2 occupancy, no change in occupancy. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $40,000 | [101072292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072292/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1817 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1817-n-linder-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 119 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200511701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511701/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1817 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1817-n-linder-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $52,312 | [B200464438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464438/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and plumbing in kitchen and bathroom only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor only | $100 | [B200469565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469565/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior,basement. | $2,500 | [B200471169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471169/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1538 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior rear,basement. | $7,500 | [B200471166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471166/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: house. | $100 | [B200469583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469583/) |

## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1759 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1759-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [1630 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1630-n-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024
- [1514 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [1511 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1511-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [1406 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1406-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2026
- [1325 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1325-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025
- [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [1310 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [1241 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-11 13:23 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 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1706-n-central-ave/