# Building permits at 1908 N Clark St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4.7M alteration or repair at 1734 N Orleans St, permitted May 14.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14, 2022: Revision to permit # 100972298 change of plumbing contractor to father & son's plumbing and sewer corp. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2022 | Plumbing | Revision to permit # 100972298 change of plumbing contractor to father & son's plumbing and sewer corp. | Not listed | [100988605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100988605/) |
| Aug 17, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: deconvert existing 3-story masonry townhome from 3-units to SFR, add new 1-story rear addition, add new rooftop deck with new roof access stair, and install new automatic fire sprinkler system. 2019 Chicago rehab code. | $460,000 | [100972298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100972298/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1920 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-n-clark-st/) | 140 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 4b. | $1,800 | [B200479128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479128/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1834 N Lincoln Park West](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1834-n-lincoln-park-west/) | 500 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 3; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front 2nd floor windows. | $16,300 | [B200512176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512176/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [218 W Menomonee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/218-w-menomonee-st/) | 720 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 28'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $4,473 | [B200510162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510162/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1928 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1928-n-lincoln-ave/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert CBRC: interior renovations, adding a rear addition to the historic 2 story 2 du masonry rowhouse, and a new 2 car masonry garage with a roofdeck. (Iiia, r-5) | $100,000 | [101085453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085453/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [346 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-w-armitage-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: expansion and renovation revision to permit # 101071996 permit revision includes changes in water heaters from electrical to gas and electrical service reductions as per plans (occupancy: A-2; const type: iiia) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $10,000 | [101085455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085455/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [1817 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1817-n-orleans-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north & south elevations - exterior - bottom (3'). | $16,000 | [B200508134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508134/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1832 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-n-orleans-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 4. Location: east and north elevation. | $25,900 | [B200479296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479296/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2021 N Stockton Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-n-stockton-dr/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Lincoln park zoo - cafe brauer - repairs @ exterior walls / roof and concrete walls, same as existing and as per plans. No MEP work. Work only @ cafe brauer - south breezeway & south dumpster coral | $610,995 | [101074576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074576/) |
| Aug 23, 2026 | [1800 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-clark-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $13,680 | [B200506621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506621/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1841 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-n-orleans-st/) | 660 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert: partial demolition and addition to existing rear masonry garage as per plans. (Existing/proposed occupancy: r-5;existing/proposed construction: iii-b) | $100,000 | [101084072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084072/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [346 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-w-armitage-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: commercial unit. | $2,000 | [B200481578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481578/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [317 W Wisconsin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/317-w-wisconsin-st/) | 480 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1299 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $49,800 | [B200478256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478256/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1920 N Sedgwick St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-n-sedgwick-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC : existing 3 story de -conversion from 3 unit to single family residence IIIA fully sprinkled 13d system with basement,rear raised deck and new rear IIIA addition with rear roof deck and new detached 2 car garage with roof deck and pergolas, existing occupancy R-5, proposed occupa | $453,420 | [101083413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083413/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [346 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-w-armitage-ave/) | 1,000 ft NW | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $35,412 | [101085496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085496/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2001 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2001-n-clark-st/) | 640 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 08/30/2026 erection starts: 7/13/2026, erection ends: 7/20/2026. Self cert cbc2019 peer review - reinstatement of 2025 lp zoo ball tent for the 2026 lp zoo ball on july 18. Set-up is july 13 and takedown is july 20, 2026. Same 1-66 x 131 dance tent. Partytime-hdo operations LLC. | $15,000 | [101085309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085309/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [2001 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2001-n-clark-st/) | 640 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 08/29/2026 erection starts: 7/13/2026, erection ends: 7/20/2026. Self cert cbc2019 - 2026 lp zoo ball rain marquee on july 18. Set-up is july 13 and takedown is july 20, 2026. 1-10Ft x 190ft rain marquee. Partytime-hdo operations LLC. | $3,000 | [101085314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085314/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1750 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-n-clark-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 2nd floor locker rooms and wet areas.. | $72,000 | [B200513186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513186/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1849 N Hudson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-n-hudson-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: bathroom. | $1,200 | [B200513786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513786/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [220 W St Paul Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-w-st-paul-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101088377. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors. | $30,000 | [B200511591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511591/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2018 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2018-n-orleans-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 cbrc.renovation of existing garage roof deck with new non-combustible steel pergola. All work as per plans. | $125,000 | [101084808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084808/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2045 N Lincoln Park W](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2045-n-lincoln-park-w/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | Permit expires on 11/23/2026 erection starts: 10/2/2026, erection ends: 10/3/2026. CBC2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101074410 for the 2026 walk to end alzheimers stage in lincoln park grove 2 on oct 3, 2026. Setup oct 2 and takedown oct 3, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Csem | $3,000 | [101088546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088546/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1750 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-n-clark-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 41 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $1,000 | [B200509482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509482/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [2047 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2047-n-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101080381. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200480688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480688/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2100 N Lincoln Park West](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-n-lincoln-park-west/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: re-roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000096. | $1,073,100 | [B200510145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510145/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [403 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/403-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Intial interior tenant build-out of first floor commercial space for new retail (occupancy gruop m, construction type iiia) in new 4-story masonry building fully sprinklered per NFPA 13 (permit # 101057543). | $250,000 | [101086495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086495/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1746 N Stockton Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1746-n-stockton-dr/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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. Re | $1,000 | [B200506822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506822/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [2052 N Lincoln Park West](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2052-n-lincoln-park-west/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101080381. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200476707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476707/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [419 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/419-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence | $32,950 | [B101085652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085652/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [1734 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-wells-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: courtyard. | $8,150 | [B200473478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473478/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [2047 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2047-n-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Minor exterior alterations and interior buildout and renovations to convert ground floor bank and dry cleaner zoning use to children's day care in an existing 16 story mixed use building, e-2, type IA construction per plans. (Sprinkler system under a separate permit) certified plans corrections: con | $950,000 | [101080381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080381/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1734 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-orleans-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st & 2nd floors. | Not listed | [B200472540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472540/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1740 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1740-n-clark-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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: garage. | $3,273 | [B200471139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471139/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1734 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-orleans-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: replacement of HVAC system and steam boilers, patching of walls, floors, ceiling affected by MEP work | $4,654,000 | [101079062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079062/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1734 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-orleans-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $40,000 | [B200468914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468914/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1730 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-n-clark-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 44 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev010158). | Not listed | [101083174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083174/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Clark St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1920 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-n-clark-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [1936 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1936-n-clark-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025
- [1850 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1850-n-clark-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1816 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1816-n-clark-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [2001 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2001-n-clark-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [1800 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-clark-st/): newest permit Aug 23, 2026
- [2047 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2047-n-clark-st/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [1750 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-n-clark-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [1740 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1740-n-clark-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [1733 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1733-n-clark-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025

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