# Building permits at 1940 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $25M alteration or repair at 2731 N Leavitt St, permitted Jul 14. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 17, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 730 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 17, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement and exterior of dwelling. | $31,900 | [B200433572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433572/) | | May 14, 2024 | Electrical | Install 2 tesla powerwalls | $31,900 | [B101050918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101050918/) | | Apr 24, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild parapet wall, replace 800 bricks, and tuckpoint. | $28,300 | [100919318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100919318/) | | Dec 2, 2019 | Solar | Solar panel permit. Erect a photovoltaic array on the roof | $6,960 | [100852322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100852322/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [2907 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2907-n-wolcott-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1419 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02049. | $13,445 | [B200515143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515143/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [1929 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1929-w-george-st/) | 280 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood occupiable rooftop (quantity: 1, location: rooftop). Accessory building. | $10,000 | [B200512175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512175/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1921 W Oakdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-oakdale-ave/) | 620 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $33,700 | [B200512746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512746/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [2909 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2909-n-hoyne-ave/) | 940 ft NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,814) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, 30' ht., single-family residence with new (118) SQ. FT. Rear covered 1-story deck, and new (400) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, detached 2-car garage with roof deck (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). Conditional ap | $595,000 | [101085240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085240/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1921 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 540 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman gr9s961005cn closet). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), closet. | $100 | [B200510088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510088/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2780 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2780-n-clybourn-ave/) | 590 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $24,360 | [B200478852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478852/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [2935 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2935-n-seeley-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 18.9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $45,910 | [B200477700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477700/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [2910 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-seeley-ave/) | 730 ft NW | Other | For permit 101083922: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480924/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [2740 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2740-n-hoyne-ave/) | 800 ft SW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for 5 story, 59 dwelling unit mixed occupancy building and 10 outdoor parking spaces (occupancy groups R-2, s-2, a-3, and B, type 1-b const.) | $22,000,000 | [101055542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055542/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [2843 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-n-wolcott-ave/) | 490 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, kitchen, outside. | $16,314 | [B200480842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480842/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2750 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2750-n-hoyne-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: building s-02, 2750 - 2768 N hoyne ave and 2029-2035 W diversey parkway. Alterations to existing 3 story, 49 dwelling unit apartment building with basement. (Occ R-2, s-1, type IIIB const.) plans submitted under 1010455535. Consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $18,000,000 | [101055536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055536/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [2935 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2935-n-seeley-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $400 | [B200477709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477709/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [2910 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-seeley-ave/) | 730 ft NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,706) SQ FT., 2-story, type VA frame, 30' ht., single-family residence with new (400) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 14' ht., detached 2-car garage with roof deck (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). | $582,995 | [101083922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083922/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2910 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-seeley-ave/) | 730 ft NW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $14,740 | [B101081117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081117/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1910 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-w-george-st/) | 450 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/rear of residence. | $6,550 | [B200475642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475642/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [2903 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2903-n-wolcott-ave/) | 580 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1419 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house + attached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020496. | $15,265 | [B200474965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474965/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [2851 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2851-n-wolcott-ave/) | 510 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 77'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,110 | [B200473097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473097/) | | May 18, 2026 | [2919 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2919-n-seeley-ave/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story front open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $20,000 | [101082266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082266/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1920 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-w-george-st/) | 390 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $9,500 | [B200469041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469041/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [1911 W Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1911-w-nelson-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | For permit 101082446: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512251/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [2743 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2743-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 275 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 260 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation. | $18,225 | [B200509499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509499/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2664 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2664-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: building s-08 - 2664 - 2704 N hoyne ave. Alterations to existing 3 story, 40 dwelling unit apartment building with basement. (Occ R-2, type IIIB const.) plans submitted under 101055535. Consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering. | $14,000,000 | [101055541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055541/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2648 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2648-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: building s-07 - 2628 - 2662 N hoyne ave. Full building permit for a 2 story, 16 dwelling unit apartment building (incl. X efficiency units). (Occ r-x, type IIIB const.) plans submitted under 101055535. Consultant reviewer; globetrotters engineering. | $8,000,000 | [101055540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055540/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2731 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2731-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: building s-01, 2731 - 2759 N leavitt st and 2041 - 2049 W diversey parkway. Alterations to existing 3 story, 71 dwelling unit apartment building with basement. (Occ R-2, s-1, type IIIB const.) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $25,000,000 | [101055535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055535/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2731 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2731-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: residential. Project area: 6.85 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200410599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410599/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1911 W Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1911-w-nelson-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $18,000 | [B101081692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081692/) | ## 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 Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1932 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1932-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jan 3, 2025 - [1907 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1907-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025 - [1900 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [1730 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1730-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2024 - [1725 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1725-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [1659 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1659-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026 - [1642 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [1640 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [1638 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1638-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [1636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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