# Building permits at 1859 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 12: Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for new construction of a 3-story 3 D.U. building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for new construction of a 3-story 3 d.u. Building. Proposed R-5 occupancy; type VA construction. | $250,000 | [101078770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078770/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [4015 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4015-w-cullerton-st/) | 970 ft 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/) | 750 ft 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/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/) | 750 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/) | 690 ft NE | 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 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1949 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1949-s-springfield-ave/) | 620 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/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1955 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1955-s-avers-ave/) | 780 ft SE | 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 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 390 ft N | Plumbing | 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/) | 460 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4026 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4026-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 320 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: walls on each side of the building (east and west). | $7,000 | [B200511750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511750/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2100 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | For permit 101052889: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509668/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1645 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-s-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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 15, 2026 | [3737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-18th-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi 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 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 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/) |

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-springfield-ave/