# Building permits at 1808 W School St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $15M new building at 3329 N Lincoln Ave, permitted May 18. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 3: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 860 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 3, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $3,500 | [B200481309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481309/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [3320 N Ravenswood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3320-n-ravenswood-ave/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing building renovation - alterations level 1-existing (2) two story building (2) two existing office spaces change occupancy from CBC business group 'b' to 2 dwelling units residential use group 'r-5' | Not listed | [101085915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085915/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1819 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-school-st/) | 130 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: renovations to existing rooftop deck for metal pergola on existing 2-car garage w/ (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction), per plans | $75,000 | [101080831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080831/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: garage. | $500 | [B200513741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513741/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [1823 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1823-w-roscoe-st/) | 600 ft N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: remove existing detached garage and erect new detached frame garage with a low slope roof. (OCC. GRP. R-5; Const. Type 5a) | $30,000 | [101087485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087485/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1659 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-melrose-st/) | 990 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other air handling equipment(trane rauc go ton condensing unit). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, ground level inside a gated/brick enclosure. | $223,000 | [B200511486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511486/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [1832 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-w-school-st/) | 250 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 35'-0' ' (length). Location: back fence. | $3,420 | [B200510895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510895/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 890 ft W | Other | For permit 101071894: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510493/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1713 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-school-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBC. Revision to permit # 101042955, proposed wood open porch instead of metal porch as per plan. | $15,000 | [101085274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085274/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1800 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-w-roscoe-st/) | 670 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 360 FT. Location: exterior building. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200480788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480788/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 860 ft SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masorny residence | $10,000 | [B101083188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083188/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 860 ft SE | New building | Sc CBRC 2019 erect a 4 story, 8 dwelling unit masonry building (first floor and basement duplex), with an elevator, balconies, bicycle parking in the basement, roof deck and stair enclosure. To include a 6-foot-high wood and 5 foot iron fence, masonry trash enclosure and two detached 4 car garages w | $2,200,000 | [101070510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070510/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1800 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-w-roscoe-st/) | 670 ft N | Other | For permit 101075361: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477014/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1846 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-melrose-st/) | 520 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,500 | [B200473990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473990/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [3149 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3149-n-wolcott-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $75,000 | [B200474249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474249/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [1843 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-w-henderson-st/) | 440 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: basement and garage. | $2,990 | [B200473976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473976/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1739 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1739-w-henderson-st/) | 520 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $5,000 | [B200470741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470741/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing two story building. Alterations include new kitchen and exhaust hood, restroom fixtures, interior partition walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural. All signage under separate permit. No change in us | $690,000 | [101085085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085085/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200511730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511730/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [3345 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: landlord shell improvements. Minor demolition of existing walls and finishes, new demising wall, new storefront doors, rear roll up door, minor MEP. (Occupancy group A-2; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101086298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086298/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Other | Permit expires on 11/04/2026 erection starts: 9/18/2026, erection ends: 9/20/2026. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073301 for the 2026 retro on roscoe street fest stages on sept 18-20, 2026. Setup is sept 18 and takedown is sept 20, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl100s W wings. Csem. | $5,000 | [101088163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088163/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3340 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-damen-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: work on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000191. | $32,800 | [B200508180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508180/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3214 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-n-damen-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 4 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, terrace at 1st/2nd story, detached 4 car garagre with rooftop deck, 5' high metal fence, entire building sprinklered (occupancy group R-2, type VA const | $954,240 | [101086157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086157/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1723 W Fletcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-fletcher-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $23,714 | [B200473777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473777/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3214 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-n-damen-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101084640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084640/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1732 W Fletcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-w-fletcher-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Rs-3 2-flat is to remain a 2-flat with a partition removed on the first floor and a new beam installed along with new outlets, lights and gypsum board. | $45,000 | [101081492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081492/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1756 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1756-w-newport-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, trellis, and cabinetry to existing rooftop deck on existing detached metal frame 3-car garage at existing SFR (occupancy type R-5, type 5a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. | $30,000 | [101084088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084088/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3250 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-n-damen-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: west and south wall 3rd floor. | $13,800 | [B200477891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477891/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3333 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3333-n-damen-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing A-2 assembly bar in 2-story eating & drinking establishment tavern type v-b mixed-use building in b3-2 zoning district. No change in use.mep's included. Scope of work 3,950 sf. | $300,000 | [101067272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067272/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1752 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1752-w-newport-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home, whereas customer shall have a caregiver or use of cellphone at all times during use, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $9,753 | [101084881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084881/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1929 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1929-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 3. Parapet rebuilding: 75 SQ. FT. Location: front facade and parapet. | $37,839 | [B200472733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472733/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1827 W Fletcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1827-w-fletcher-st/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Demolish existing detached 2 car frame garage and erect new 2 car detached frame garage as per plan. | $15,000 | [101082406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082406/) | | May 18, 2026 | [3329 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new construction of 7-story mixed-use development: 42 residential units with ground floor commercial space, ground floor 20-car garage, and occupiable roof deck. Existing historical facade to remain (occupancies R-2, m, & s-2, construction type 1-b) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of | $15,000,000 | [101057186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057186/) | ## 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 School St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1819 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [1832 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-w-school-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [1844 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024 - [1756 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1756-w-school-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [1754 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1754-w-school-st/): newest permit May 15, 2025 - [1900 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-school-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2012 - [1713 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [1912 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1912-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025 - [1925 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [1927 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1927-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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