# Building permits at 1844 W School St, Chicago, IL 3214 N Damen Ave: demolition permitted Jul 28, a new building Aug 14. Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 6, 2024: Level II alteration, prescriptive compliance:3 unit conversion to single family home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 930 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Level II alteration, prescriptive compliance:3 unit conversion to single family home, 1 unit. No change in square footage no change in lot coverage (other than rear exterior deck). Maintain existing fire protection finishes, new insulation, 1 window replacement as shown, new front exterior door wher | $15,000 | [101058366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058366/) | | May 13, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 12'-6' ' (length). Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 53'-0' ' (length). Location: fence in front, back, side. | $5,000 | [B200017090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200017090/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 35 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [1832 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-w-school-st/) | 130 ft E | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 510 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/) | 640 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 23, 2026 | [3320 N Ravenswood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3320-n-ravenswood-ave/) | 490 ft NE | 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/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 1,000 ft 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 8, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 510 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/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 1,000 ft 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/) | 870 ft NW | 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/) | 930 ft 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 10, 2026 | [1819 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-school-st/) | 280 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1808 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-w-school-st/) | 380 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1800 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-w-roscoe-st/) | 810 ft NE | 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 28, 2026 | [3214 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-n-damen-ave/) | 930 ft 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 10, 2026 | [3250 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-n-damen-ave/) | 780 ft 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/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1800 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-w-roscoe-st/) | 810 ft NE | 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/) | 330 ft S | 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 29, 2026 | [3333 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3333-n-damen-ave/) | 760 ft NW | 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 25, 2026 | [3149 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3149-n-wolcott-ave/) | 840 ft S | 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/) | 250 ft N | 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 3, 2026 | [1929 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1929-w-belmont-ave/) | 840 ft 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1739 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1739-w-henderson-st/) | 870 ft E | 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), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | [3340 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | New two story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front open concrete landing with stairs. New detached frame two car garage with rooftop deck. 250 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $500,000 | [101085577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085577/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1713 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-school-st/) | 0.21 mi 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 11, 2026 | [3340 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $12,000 | [B101085289](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085289/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masorny residence | $10,000 | [B101083188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083188/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Install new permanent illuminated channel letters mounted onto east elevation of building facing N seeley ave | $3,000 | [101084092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084092/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Install new permanent illuminated channel letters mounted onto southeast corner of building | $5,000 | [101084091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084091/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1756 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1756-w-newport-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [2000 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 | [B200478321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478321/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1730 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Install new permanent non-illuminated panel with vinyl graphics mounted above entrance on south elevation of building facing W roscoe st | $1,000 | [101084093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084093/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [2007 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2007-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | Permit expires on 08/29/2026 erection starts: 7/17/2026, erection ends: 7/19/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101021328 for the 2026 roscoe village burger fest on W belmont ave on july 17-19, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stages with wings. Csem | $4,000 | [101085332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085332/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1752 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1752-w-newport-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | | 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 8, 2026 | [1940 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-newport-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 800 SQ. FT. Location: rebuild part of parapet walls and chimneys. | $21,475 | [B200469524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469524/) | ## 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: - [1832 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-w-school-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [1819 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [1808 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [1900 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-school-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2012 - [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 - [1930 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1930-w-school-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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