# Building permits at 1707 W Surf St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $752,000 new building at 1659 W Wolfram St, permitted Jul 2. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 7, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 340 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 7, 2025 | 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. | $1,870 | [B200419593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200419593/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 8, 2026 | [1723 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-surf-st/) | 210 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/) | 220 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2026 | [1738 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-wellington-ave/) | 870 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1625 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 810 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 23, 2026 | [2928 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-wood-st/) | 550 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/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1659 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/) | 340 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/) | 490 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $19,548 | [B200469354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469354/) | | May 12, 2026 | [2928 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-ashland-ave/) | 930 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [3013 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3013-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Sign | Installation of awning mounted over the public way. | $900 | [101086597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086597/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [2907 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2907-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1419 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02049. | $13,445 | [B200515143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515143/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | South elevation: 17'-11" x 3'-11" led front lit channel letters "logo tooth buds pediatric dentistry" | $4,500 | [101087325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087325/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | East - existing multi-tenant sign - installing (2) replacement tenant panels into tenant sign for "tooth buds" | $1,000 | [101087163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087163/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | North elevation: 17'-11" x 3'-11" led front lit channel letters "logo tooth buds pediatric dentistry" | $4,500 | [101086676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086676/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [2714 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-marshfield-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [1743 W Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1743-w-nelson-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $30,000 | [B200510070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510070/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [3013 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3013-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 12 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior of unit 3n through-wall flashing install. | $5,700 | [B200481883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481883/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [2843 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, kitchen, outside. | $16,314 | [B200480842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480842/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [2719 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-paulina-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1910 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-w-george-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/rear of residence. | $6,550 | [B200475642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475642/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [2903 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2903-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1419 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house + attached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020496. | $15,265 | [B200474965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474965/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [2851 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2851-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 77'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,110 | [B200473097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473097/) | | May 28, 2026 | [3014 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior remodel of 1-story former retail space w/ basement to medical services/ dental office - non-ambulatory care facility. Work includes (9) treatment rooms, (1) office, (1) consult, reception, waiting, sterilization, break room, and (2) toilet rooms.(construction type ii-a, | $285,000 | [101083226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083226/) | ## 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 Surf St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1723 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-surf-st/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [1724 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1724-w-surf-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [610 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-surf-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [559 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/559-w-surf-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026 - [550 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-surf-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [530 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/530-w-surf-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [426 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/426-w-surf-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [331 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/331-w-surf-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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