# Building permits at 1744 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 24, 2025: New awning sign to read "coffee" and "1744 W estes". Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 24, 2025 | Sign | New awning sign to read "coffee" and "1744 W estes" | $5,000 | [101066344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066344/) | | Nov 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration / tenant improvement for a new cafe. Work into include new interior partitions & finishes along with modifications to electrical, plumbing, mechanical within tenant space. No structural or exterior work. No change in occupancy. Construction type - iii-boccupancy type - f mercanti | $40,000 | [101061250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061250/) | | Jun 11, 2007 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage alarm system | $120 | [B100182529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100182529/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1626 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-w-estes-ave/) | 790 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $20,000 | [B200514894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514894/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [7201 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7201-n-clark-st/) | 440 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert -legalize existing one-story frame addition to an existing retail building (for filling station) with shallow slab-on-grade foundation. (No mechanical work) new trash enclosure and new 4' high iron fence | $20,000 | [101086459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086459/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1771 W Greenleaf Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1771-w-greenleaf-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front. | $3,000 | [B200508760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508760/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1629 W Greenleaf Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1629-w-greenleaf-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apt 406. | $5,605 | [B200479559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479559/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1822 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-w-estes-ave/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior remodeling to deconvert 2-flat to single family dwelling, 2-story addition, new rear open deck,interior remodeling of existing coach house. (OCC. GRP. R-5; Const'n. Type iii-a) | $300,000 | [101084699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084699/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1716 W Greenleaf Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1716-w-greenleaf-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 72 SQ. FT. Location: west,east and north walls. | $53,400 | [B200476630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476630/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [7001 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7001-n-clark-st/) | 900 ft S | Sign | Installation of (1) 24'0"l x 3'4"ht x 0' 5"thk front lit plex face channel letter wall sign raceway mounted c/w black painted aluminium panel and translucent acrylic for LA michoacana at 7001 N clark st, chicago, IL 60626 | $5,850 | [101084131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084131/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1812 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1812-w-estes-ave/) | 650 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $19,500 | [B200471378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471378/) | | May 21, 2026 | [7010 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7010-n-clark-st/) | 800 ft S | Sign | Painted mural with business logo and identifier | $3,500 | [101082442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082442/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1707 W Chase Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-w-chase-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104012900. | $7,800 | [B200470068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470068/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1633 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-w-estes-ave/) | 730 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $41,000 | [B200464973](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464973/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | [6952 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6952-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: inside restaurant. | $2,000 | [B200481395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481395/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [7325 N Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7325-n-honore-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior alterations in an existing 3-story, 26 dwelling units building to add 4 new units in basement for a total of 30 units as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $120,000 | [101082448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082448/) | | May 23, 2026 | [1538 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-w-estes-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $2,300 | [B200471836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471836/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6952 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6952-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: front commercial windows. | $13,000 | [B200471315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471315/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6970 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6970-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace finishes (tile and trim) and counters with associated plumbing and electrical at dining room and service areas at existing dunkin'.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), interior dunkin' restaurant. | $52,000 | [B200469307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469307/) | ## 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 Estes Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1724 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1724-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [1719 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1719-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [1716 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1716-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Oct 11, 2025 - [1812 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1812-w-estes-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [1822 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 - [1847 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1847-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [1633 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-w-estes-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [1626 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [1928 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1928-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [1538 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-w-estes-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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