# Building permits at 1946 N Howe St, Chicago, IL

1859 N Burling St: demolition permitted May 26, a new building Oct 14.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 8: New construction (1) story 2-car frame detached garage w/ rooftop deck & metal pergola. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 380 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new construction (1) story 2-car frame detached garage w/ rooftop deck & metal pergola; construction type iii-a, per plans | $75,000 | [101069892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069892/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 910 ft SW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit, for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story (with mechanical penthouse) with basement, front attached garage (revised driveway) and fencing all per plans and 2019 CBC, occupancy group R-5, construction type iii-b. | $2,000,000 | [101084680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084680/) |
| Oct 13, 2026 | [1941 N Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1941-n-mohawk-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC repair replace existing rear open metal deck and stair with 143 SQ foot third story greenhouse addition to existing four story four du residential building. | $75,000 | [101082821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082821/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1900 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-n-howe-st/) | 460 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front entry door. | $10,000 | [B200513137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513137/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1849 N Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-n-mohawk-st/) | 900 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, cabinetry, fire table & turf to exiting private rooftop deck for unit 3 at existing 4-story, 3-unit building of masonry construction (occupancy type R-5, type 3a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. Structural peer review. | $35,000 | [101084323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084323/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1917 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-n-orchard-st/) | 380 ft SW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC, full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story with basement, detached garage and roof decks, all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type v-a | $2,000,000 | [101087856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087856/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [715 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/715-w-armitage-ave/) | 530 ft NW | Sign | Bangin brows llcnew electrical id proj signlocation: north elevationsign facing: armitage ave.reads: bangin brows & skin | $2,000 | [101083053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083053/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1845 N Larrabee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1845-n-larrabee-st/) | 680 ft SE | Elevator | Replace hydraulic jack unit on passenger elevator car 1, 2500lbs capacity, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev003579). | $86,052 | [101087430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087430/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1915 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-n-orchard-st/) | 400 ft SW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC; full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story (with mechanical penthouse) with basement, attached garage, roof deck and fencing all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type iii-b. | $2,000,000 | [101083250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083250/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1906 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-n-burling-st/) | 760 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back of the building. | $16,500 | [B200479741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479741/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1941 N Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1941-n-mohawk-st/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC convert from 3 du to 4 du, interior renovations to existing basement for new du in an existing 4-story w/ basement residential building - basement unit is existing for more than 10 years | $100,000 | [101082067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082067/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 910 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $35,500 | [B101076084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076084/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2030 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2030-n-burling-st/) | 920 ft NW | Other | For permit 101073985: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469316/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1922 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1922-n-burling-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: install two new steel columns and concrete pads, sister three existing wood joists.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $18,200 | [B200468076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468076/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2007 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2007-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: exterior roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015740. | $26,500 | [B200513023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513023/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2024 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2024-n-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 810 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $14,540 | [B200509496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509496/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1843 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-n-burling-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.42 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,336 | [B200479393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479393/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1910 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-n-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), second-floor residential bathroom and shower. | $900 | [B200508934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508934/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2050 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2050-n-halsted-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, a5pg3036a, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, on the roof. | $19,850 | [B200479246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479246/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1924 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1924-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,578 | [B200481198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481198/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing porch and replace with new wood 3rd floor deck in 4-story masonry building with existing 8du (occupancy group R-2, construction type iiia) | $25,000 | [101083950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083950/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1918 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south & north elevation repair/paint 60' lft of masonry lintels. | $16,200 | [B200476960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476960/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing balcony with new wood balcony to existing 4-story masonry building with 8 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $32,632 | [101083778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083778/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1926 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1926-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 32' ht., building with 1st floor commercial unit and 1 2nd floor dwelling unit for deconversion to single-family residence with new 3rd floor addition roof access and new roof deck above the 2nd floor (occupancy group R-5; | $12,000 | [101081796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081796/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [2036 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Constriction of new 19'-5" x 9'-10.5" prefabricated pergola on existing private frame garage roof deck as per plans. (Existing/proposed construction: v; existing/proposed occupancy:r-5) | $8,000 | [101081290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081290/) |
| May 25, 2026 | [2020 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2020-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | D/f non-illum blade sign reads the bull moose on east elevation | $2,500 | [101082126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082126/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [2020 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2020-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Flat cut-out letters read beaumont's on east elevation elevation to the right of the doorway | $1,200 | [101082125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082125/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [2020 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2020-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Sign | Flat cut-out letters read beaumont's on east elevation elevation to the left of the doorway | $1,200 | [101082124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082124/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1925 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit # 101075545 to relocate door s2-1b (20-minute rated) and provide adjacent 45-minute rated window at adjacent opening to maintain separation between residence and attached garage (type IIIA construction). Door 006 to be 20-minute fire-rated. Revise accessory shed area | $5,000 | [101083187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083187/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1925 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | For permit 101075545: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469192/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [1960 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1960-n-howe-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2025
- [1930 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1930-n-howe-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [1903 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1903-n-howe-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025
- [1900 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-n-howe-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [2000 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-n-howe-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [2033 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-n-howe-st/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026
- [1854 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1854-n-howe-st/): newest permit May 14, 2025
- [1833 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1833-n-howe-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025
- [1829 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-n-howe-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024

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Map, the one permit at this address and 29 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1946-n-howe-st/
