# Building permits at 1940 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 16, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service riser. Adding public meter and panel. | $500 | [B200429271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429271/) |
| May 6, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: throughout units. Electrical violation corrections. | $3,000 | [B200424139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424139/) |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: side lots. | $1,600 | [B200422738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200422738/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2143 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2143-s-millard-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing multi family residential building. Use and occupancy to remain. Front and rear porch demo required. Exterior wall repair at grade level required. All 3 floors to be gutted, temporary support as required. New interior layout including mechanical, electrical and plumbing as sh | $100,000 | [101070797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070797/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 690 ft NE | 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/) | 310 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [2111 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-s-hamlin-ave/) | 650 ft 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/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1841 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1841-s-avers-ave/) | 930 ft NW | 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/) | 890 ft W | 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/) | 570 ft W | 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 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 480 ft NE | 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), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [3611 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3611-w-cermak-rd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Sign | We will be hanging a large banner over the jackson storage and van sign on the second story of our building that reads "theatre y". | $150 | [101079667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079667/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [3635 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-cermak-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side of bldg. Included court yard. | $12,400 | [B200508936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508936/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1921 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,700 | [B200479150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479150/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [2145 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2145-s-central-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $200,000 | [101078459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078459/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [3635 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-cermak-rd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: west side of building). | $2,000 | [B200480596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480596/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [3821 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3821-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [3737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3737-w-18th-st/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 6, 2026 | [1821 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1821-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1912 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1912-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025
- [1859 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [1836 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1836-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1826 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1826-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [1822 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1818 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1811 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1811-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [1652 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1652-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [1645 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [2300 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024

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