# Building permits at 1840 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 9, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement and rear of building outside service drop. | $4,500 | [B200444234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444234/) | | May 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, south and east elevations. | $1,000 | [B200423603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423603/) | | Apr 19, 2012 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $11,300 | [100436660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100436660/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 80 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $500 | [B200476155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476155/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/) | 150 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 95 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 6. Location: 3rd floor exterior west. | $9,500 | [B200467179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467179/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509054/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [3821 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3821-w-18th-st/) | 420 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: gut-rehab + interior alterations to existing 3-story tier of (6) d.u. In 3-story (14) d.u. Existing masonry building. All new HVAC, electrical & plumbing. (Rt-4 / R2 multi-unit residential apartments) + 1 new ADU (convert from 14 to 15) as per plans certified corrections subject to fi | $175,000 | [101079809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079809/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1949 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1949-s-springfield-ave/) | 840 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basment. | $10,000 | [B200474558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474558/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [1645 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-s-ridgeway-ave/) | 940 ft NE | New building | Proposed 2 story SFR w/basement, 5' front iron/6' side wood fences, rear 1st floor porch, south side patio, and 3 car garage w/roof deck, per plans. | $400,000 | [101082068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082068/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1955 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1955-s-avers-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and west elevation as stated on violations. | $8,000 | [B200472031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472031/) | | May 15, 2026 | [3737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-18th-st/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101054100. Addition of new rtu and ductwork to supply existing fellowship hall. Roof top equipment and roof openings relocated to allow for new additional rtu. No change in use from pervious permit. No change in footprint or volume from pervious permit. | $35,000 | [101081045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081045/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1629 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1629-s-hamlin-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace front porch w/front deck/stairs, remove rear 2 story enclosed porch and replace with 2 story deck/stairs, and 2 space parking pad serving an existing 2 story/2 unit residence w/basement, per plans. Variation #122-26-z to reduce the required front setback approved 04.17.2026. | $125,000 | [101073730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073730/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 330 ft NW | Other | For permit 101075843: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469465/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [4015 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4015-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1048 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02068. | $13,300 | [B200508998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508998/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [1917 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: alteration level 3 - interior alterations to existing single family residence per plans. Remove rear deck and construct 1-story open frame deck w/ stairs and repair front stairs/porch per plans. New 200 amp electric service whole house per plans. Existing use: single family residence, pro | $250,000 | [101086136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086136/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1641 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 6.08 kw. Array output: 7.04 kw. Location: pitched roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0082. | $26,400 | [B200473688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473688/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1840 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-s-millard-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 35'-11' ' (length). Location: rear side. | $2,458 | [B200476404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476404/) | | May 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement electric room and meter location. | $15,000 | [B200466165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466165/) | ## 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 S Avers Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 - [1849 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [1850 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1850-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [1855 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1855-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [1922 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1922-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026 - [1955 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1955-s-avers-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [1639 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1639-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jul 4, 2025 - [1617 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [1613 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1613-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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