# Building permits at 1908 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 alteration or repair at 4510 N Ravenswood Ave, permitted Aug 24. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 8: Replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $85,500 | [101077637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077637/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [4419 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-n-wolcott-ave/) | 230 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $8,000 | [B200515901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515901/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4240 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-n-wolcott-ave/) | 940 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $25,000 | [B200511171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511171/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [4510 N Ravenswood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-n-ravenswood-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to subdivide tenant spaces within an existing one-story type ii-b building. Scope includes construction of new interior partitions, accessible restrooms, laundry room, and wellness area with plunge pool and saunas. Associated MEP work throughout as per plans. Cert | $800,000 | [101083356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083356/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [4400 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4400-n-winchester-ave/) | 330 ft W | Other | For permit b200459008: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481174/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [4434 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4434-n-damen-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repair the underground storm drain - apartment 1n. | $13,500 | [B200478802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478802/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [4510 N Ravenswood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-n-ravenswood-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083356. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), north unit. | $25,000 | [B200474401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474401/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2000 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-montrose-ave/) | 720 ft W | Sign | Jb cleaners: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w montrose ave elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-7" h x 13'-8"w (35 SQ ft) - 2004 W montrose ave (not in hansen) | $5,300 | [101081502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081502/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4439 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4439-n-wolcott-ave/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: exterior masonry wall/parapet. | $4,000 | [B200472117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472117/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1818 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-w-montrose-ave/) | 290 ft E | Sign | Pasta finew electrical id wall signlocation: south elevationsign facing: montrose ave.reads: pasta fi | $4,500 | [101074671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074671/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [4244 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4244-n-damen-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 400 SQ. FT. Location: parapet rebuild; masonry repairs; tuckpointing. | $51,350 | [B200515828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515828/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [4210 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4210-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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, outside, garage. | $3,000 | [B200508738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508738/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4331 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4331-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect new detached two car framed garage with storage room above. No work to existing two and a half story brick single family residence building with basement (occupancy r5; construction type vb) | $50,000 | [101084621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084621/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [2027 W Cullom Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2027-w-cullom-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 400 SQ. FT. Location: masonry walls. | $25,200 | [B200479605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479605/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [4406 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 188'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard and side yard. | $14,300 | [B200476749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476749/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2022 W Pensacola Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-w-pensacola-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for concrete porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Concrete work. | $3,200 | [B200475947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475947/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4247 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4247-n-damen-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | For permit 101076531: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474416/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4206 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4206-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 24, MAX. Length 4. Location: masonry repairs, interior under # 101080662. | $20,000 | [B200462668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462668/) | | May 18, 2026 | [2047 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2047-w-montrose-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $36,675 | [B200471069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471069/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4206 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4206-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior rehabilitation of existing 3 story with basement 4 dweling units building as per plan. No HVAC work - existing HVAC to remain. R-2 Occ. | $100,000 | [101080662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080662/) | ## 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 Montrose Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [1923 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1923-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [1942 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1942-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025 - [1944 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1944-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 - [1824 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1824-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [1818 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [2000 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026 - [2010 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2010-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025 - [2015 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2015-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [2017 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2017-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [2047 W Montrose Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2047-w-montrose-ave/): newest permit May 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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