# Building permits at 1844 W Grace St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 13: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 390 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $30,000 | [B200464932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464932/) |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 36 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, floor 1,2,3. | $25,000 | [B200412245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412245/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3908 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3908-n-lincoln-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: replacement of entire roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020303. | $125,000 | [B200514798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514798/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1805 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1805-w-grace-st/) | 390 ft E | New building | Direct developer services 2019 CBC revision to permit 101058570 to change floor layout in 4 units to make the type a compliant. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $10,000 | [101085799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085799/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [3751 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3751-n-damen-ave/) | 760 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $2,383 | [B200510867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510867/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1942 W Bradley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1942-w-bradley-pl/) | 670 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 62'-0' ' (length). Location: side, rear. | $14,452 | [B200508803](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508803/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [3868 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3868-n-lincoln-ave/) | 760 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(carrier). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, building roof. | $30,000 | [B200481202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481202/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [1919 W Bradley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1919-w-bradley-pl/) | 530 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 6'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $200 | [B200507594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507594/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1855 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1855-w-berenice-ave/) | 280 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200478864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478864/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1851 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1851-w-byron-st/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Renovation/rear addition to a single-family residence with a level 2 alteration (r5 occupancy & construction type va). Project scope includes electrical, plumbing, mechanical & architectural changes (including rear exterior exit stair). The third floor addition (raising roof) re | $600,000 | [101081462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081462/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3818 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3818-n-damen-ave/) | 840 ft W | Other | For permit 101068885: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481296/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3820 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-n-damen-ave/) | 840 ft W | Other | For permit 101073033: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481292/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [3750 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3750-n-hermitage-ave/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert permit for the conversion of a (2) flat residential building into a single family residence. Work at first floor, second floor and basement. Rebuild garage with roof deck. | $150,000 | [101084524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084524/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1846 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-byron-st/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: erect new 2 car detached frame garage with roof deck, as per architect's plans to an existing 2 story frame building w/basement. The scope of work includes: architectural and electrical. Current & proposed use: single-family residence. | $25,000 | [101079697](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079697/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [3851 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-damen-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New open steel/ wood pergola over existing private rooftop deck to unit #3. All work as per plans.existing 3-story w/ basement, 4 dwelling units building (occupancy group R-2, type VA construction). | $50,000 | [101080816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080816/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3820 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-n-damen-ave/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC; exist. 3 Story masonry/frame building. Add decking on exist.new private rooftop deck is for the use of top floor dwelling unit only. All work per approved plans. Occup. Type R-5 (3 du); const. Type 5-a. | $5,000 | [101078337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078337/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1848 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1848-w-berenice-ave/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC; full building pemit for interior renovation of a single-unit residential building. New plumbing and electrical distribution. No exterior or site work. (Occupancy group R-5; type VB construction) | $400,000 | [101082029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082029/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [3654 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3654-n-lincoln-ave/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and west elevation. | $22,800 | [B200470646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470646/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1828 W Larchmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1828-w-larchmont-ave/) | 1,000 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpointing around the house. | $2,350 | [B200468792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468792/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [3807 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3807-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,000 | [B200514730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514730/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [3940 N Ravenswood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3940-n-ravenswood-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: corner and back of the building 1800 W larchmont. | $6,400 | [B200481162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481162/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2020 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2020-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: side of the building and basement back. | $5,500 | [B200475243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475243/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2021 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $26,000 | [B200473046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473046/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [3815 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $19,850 | [101079476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079476/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3913 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3913-n-damen-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert. Comm. 2019 CBRC - Level 2, partial first floor: alterations to existing g tenant suite for new coffeeshop per attached plans. Occupancy type B: business; construction type IIIA; czo 17-17-0104-k-1a, limited restaurant. No exterior work. | $75,000 | [101077029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077029/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [1811 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1811-w-grace-st/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [1805 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1805-w-grace-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [1801 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1801-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [1800 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024
- [1909 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1909-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [1921 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [1939 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1939-w-grace-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [2108 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2108-w-grace-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [2121 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2121-w-grace-st/): newest permit Feb 21, 2025
- [2216 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2216-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026

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