# Building permits at 1920 W Division St, Chicago, IL

1945 W Potomac Ave: demolition permitted May 13, a new building Jul 7.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 13: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 630 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Other | For permit 101079758: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477717/) |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self cert: restaurant interior build-out from existing restaurant tenant space with architectural, electrical, plumbing and exterior facade work; no change to mechanical and zoning use | $200,000 | [101079758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079758/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1901 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-w-division-st/) | 230 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural replacement of the western section of the southern main building cmu wall in-kind. Replace 4th floor balcony. No interior modifications to room use or layout. (Construction classification iii-b, occupancy R-2, 6 du) | $35,000 | [101078983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078983/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 180 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of existing drywall and existing furnace (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3a only | $100 | [B200480083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480083/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 180 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3a. | $100 | [B200479522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479522/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 180 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: floor. | $100 | [B200479734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479734/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1242 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-marion-ct/) | 630 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $11,000 | [B200512026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512026/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1944 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1944-w-thomas-st/) | 710 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace occupiable roof. Roof covering: other. Location: rubber roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007722. | $15,000 | [B200512013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512013/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1757 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1757-w-crystal-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $27,000 | [B200511931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511931/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 690 ft E | Sign | Non-illum wall sign reads ann sather restaurant | $1,800 | [101085874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085874/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 690 ft E | Sign | Illum double-face blade sign with donut logo on north elevation | $1,000 | [101085746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085746/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 690 ft E | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner to the right when facing building | $3,000 | [101085745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085745/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1819 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-division-st/) | 690 ft E | Sign | Non-illum double faced banner reads logo ann sather restaurant & catering north elevation banner on the left when facing building | $3,000 | [101085744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085744/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1945 W Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-evergreen-ave/) | 950 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015203. | $14,640 | [B200509603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509603/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [2033 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-w-division-st/) | 800 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $4,000 | [B200510600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510600/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1046 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1046-n-wolcott-ave/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - new rear deck with access stair to existing detached 2 car garage with roof deck and new second story balcony for an existing 2-sty. Single family residence w/ basement (type 3a construction type, r5 occupancy) | $50,000 | [101080953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080953/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2016 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2016-w-haddon-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $26,200 | [101083115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083115/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [2019 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-thomas-st/) | 990 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1391 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $39,500 | [B200481003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481003/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1051 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-n-wolcott-ave/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: hall/stairwell window. | $3,005 | [B200478350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478350/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1237 N Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-n-honore-st/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to include renovation of 3rd floor condominum unit. Existing layout will be revised from a two bedroom / two bathroom to a four bedroom / three bathroom. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical distribution will be adjusted to accommodate new layout. No new equipment w | $100,000 | [101085566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085566/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1263 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1263-n-marion-ct/) | 830 ft NE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a two-story type VA frame single-family residence with a basement, a roof-top deck with an access stair and a pergola. A new at grade enclosed walkway to the new 2 car garage with a new 22 foot driveway, roof deck, access stair and pergola. Raised open deck and new 6 foot high pri | $720,000 | [101078625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078625/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1846 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-division-st/) | 380 ft E | Other | For permit 101077488: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477701/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1945 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-potomac-ave/) | 630 ft NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 2 d.u. Building with basement, rear terrace with stair at 1st/2nd story, rear stair to 3rd story, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosure, detached 2 car garage with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $567,468 | [101083317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083317/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1808 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1808-w-haddon-ave/) | 850 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $16,000 | [B200476075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476075/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1049 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1049-n-wolcott-ave/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 6. Affects: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, location: rear doors for apartments. | $1,500 | [B200473937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473937/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1213 N Marion Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-n-marion-ct/) | 560 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: reroofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018619. | $28,000 | [B200475538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475538/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1039 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1039-n-winchester-ave/) | 940 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1955 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: apartment 3 - flat rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020496. | $51,615 | [B200474984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474984/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/) | 530 ft SW | Other | For permit 100770526: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471437/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/) | 530 ft SW | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 100770526 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 if inspections are not request permit will close permanently. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083529/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1945 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-potomac-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached masonry garage | $20,000 | [B101078805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078805/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-division-st/) | 470 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104008589. | $42,332 | [B200469388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469388/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1741 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200513192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513192/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1217 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $8,000 | [B200510911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510911/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [2045 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2045-w-thomas-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,500 | [B200480448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480448/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1738 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Sign | Installation of sign | $1,000 | [101081651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081651/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1251 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1251-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - new masonry 2 car garage w/ a.d.u. On second floor (type 3a construction), open metal stair and 2nd floor balcony with m.e.p per plans landmark district certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $100,000 | [101076909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076909/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [1259 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1259-n-wood-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 160 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 450 SQ. FT. Location: south elev. Flash, rebuild parap wall reset coping. | $69,250 | [B200506858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506858/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2019 W Cortez St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-cortez-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 111'-6' ' (length). Wrought iron fence - 3'-0' ' (height) x 38'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 13'-6' ' (length). Location: west property line fence and fence along sidewalk. | $12,000 | [B200472039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472039/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [1122 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1122-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: exterior and interior renovations to an existing 3 storytwo unit residential building to remodel basement, 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors and construct new rear porch per plans. (Use group r5 construiction type iiia) | $500,000 | [101044181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101044181/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2101 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Fyzical therapy: internally illuminated face lit sign / channel letters mounted to backer panel (n hoyne ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 18'-0" W (72 SQ ft) | $8,000 | [101082985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082985/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2101 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Sign | Fyzical therapy: internally illuminated face lit sign / channel letters mounted to backer panel (w division st elevation) - 4'-0" h x 45'-0" W (180 SQ ft) | $18,000 | [101082984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082984/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [2111 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-w-division-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing dunkin (area of work 300 SQ ft)', replacement of millwork and finishes and electrical (no mechanical work, no plumbing work under this permit). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2111 W division st - interior storefront. | $25,000 | [B200475770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475770/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1732 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement.. | $19,024 | [B200476464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476464/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1013 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1013-n-winchester-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation. | $7,000 | [B200475610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475610/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1239 N Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-n-wood-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Other | For permit 101069829: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472751](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472751/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | For permit 101039780: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470757/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101039780 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101039780 | Not listed | [101083687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083687/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Division St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1917 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-w-division-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1925 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [1914 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1914-w-division-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2026
- [1911 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1911-w-division-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024
- [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [1901 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-w-division-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [1951 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1951-w-division-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [1959 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1959-w-division-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [1846 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026
- [2000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-division-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026

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