# Building permits at 1725 W Wolfram 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 24, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood occupiable rooftop. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 340 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood occupiable rooftop (quantity: 1, location: rooftop). Material: porcelain tiles. Accessory building. | $50,000 | [B200446677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446677/) |
| Oct 12, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install decorative arbor to existing roof top deck | $10,000 | [100355694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100355694/) |
| Sep 9, 2010 | Electrical | Run and install a 20a branch circuit to the above garage patio. | $300 | [B100362390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100362390/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 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 12, 2026 | [2714 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-marshfield-ave/) | 970 ft 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/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1625 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1625-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 760 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 30, 2026 | [2843 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-n-wolcott-ave/) | 990 ft 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/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2928 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-wood-st/) | 720 ft N | 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 E | 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/) | 570 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 8, 2026 | [1723 W Surf St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-surf-st/) | 360 ft N | 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/) | 420 ft N | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [2907 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2907-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 8, 2026 | [1921 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman gr9s961005cn closet). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), closet. | $100 | [B200510088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510088/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2743 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2743-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 275 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 260 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation. | $18,225 | [B200509499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509499/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1738 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1910 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-w-george-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.19 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 12, 2026 | [2928 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2928-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1730 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [1659 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026
- [1642 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024
- [1640 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [1638 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1638-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026
- [1634 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1634-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024
- [1900 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025
- [1907 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1907-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025
- [1522 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1522-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025

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