# Building permits at 1817 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9: Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Ground floor build one washroom and add 200a electrical service as per plans. Existing 4 story mixed use building. Type: ii-b construction. Occupancy type: A-2. | $105,000 | [101087534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087534/) | | Mar 19, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: retail spaces #3 and #4. | $50,000 | [B200416151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416151/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | [1831 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1831-w-lawrence-ave/) | 140 ft W | Sign | Install new permanent illuminated channel letters mounted onto existing canopy on north side of building facing W lawrence ave | $4,000 | [101080749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080749/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [4708 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4708-n-wolcott-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 28, MAX. Length 6. Location: north and east. | $65,000 | [B200514152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514152/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1900 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-ainslie-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 3 story 15 unit bldg wih plumbing improvements per violations as per plans | $55,000 | [101083309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083309/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1900 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-ainslie-st/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, rear and side. | $7,500 | [B200477280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477280/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [4856 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-n-winchester-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101048891 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101048891 | Not listed | [101085518](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085518/) | | May 21, 2026 | [4853 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-n-wolcott-ave/) | 640 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 14000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof surface. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01409. | $172,800 | [B200471638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471638/) | | May 20, 2026 | [1962 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1962-w-lawrence-ave/) | 880 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, basement and parking lot. | $35,057 | [B200470844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470844/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | For permit 100976211: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514741/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100976211 must begin work and or request inspection no later than february 2027 on permit no 100976211. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088888/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [4901 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4901-n-damen-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevations. | $30,000 | [B200511907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511907/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [4937 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-n-winchester-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 chicago construction code-remove existing enclosed rear wood porch and stairs. Construct a new enclosed two story addition per plans. Construction class v-a occupancy class R-5 | $125,000 | [101083393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083393/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4639 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4639-n-damen-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC interior alterations for del sur bakery, expanding into adjacent tenant space as per plans. Work includes framing, finishes, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical. No change in use b-business construction type 3a | $100,000 | [101083076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083076/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [4835 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-damen-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self cert: bubble tea interior build-out with associated architectural, electrical and plumbing work. No change to mechanical, zoning and structure | $150,000 | [101080918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080918/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 155'-0' ' (length). Location: our property and 4896 N hermitage-separate permit. | $14,240 | [B200476103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476103/) | | May 31, 2026 | [4896 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4896-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 101'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,000 | [B200471850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471850/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4824 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4824-n-damen-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Elevator | Installation of car top inspection station on only ewgt passenger elevator, 1500lbs capacity, 4 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001422). | $6,800 | [101083769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083769/) | | May 19, 2026 | [4817 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-n-paulina-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: attached to exterior of home. | $17,500 | [B200471331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471331/) | | May 19, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 30. Specific location: garage and ADU. Above. | $3,000 | [B200470105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470105/) | ## 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 Lawrence Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1825 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1825-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026 - [1831 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1831-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [1950 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1950-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [1956 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1956-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [1960 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1960-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [1962 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1962-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [1624 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1624-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [1620 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [2053 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2053-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025 - [2063 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2063-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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