# Building permits at 1855 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 13, 2025: Sc 2019 CBC: affordable - full building permit for the new construction of a two-story single-family home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 990 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 13, 2025 | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: affordable - full building permit for the new construction of a two-story single-family home without basement. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $300,000 | [101064011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064011/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 140 ft N | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 960 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/) | 510 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/) | 550 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/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | 990 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/) | 740 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/) | 760 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/) | 980 ft N | 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/) | 490 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/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/) | 270 ft N | 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/) | | May 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 920 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [4015 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4015-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.25 mi W | 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 W | 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1641 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2111 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 10/07/2026 erection starts: 8/23/2026, erection ends: 8/23/2026. Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101025797 for the 20264 firefest stage on aug 23, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 stage W wings. Patinos music LLC | $3,000 | [101087020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087020/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1840 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-s-millard-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | ## 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: - [1850 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1850-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [1849 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 - [1840 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1840-s-avers-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025 - [1829 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-avers-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [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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