# Building permits at 2008 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL

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

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6, 2025: Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 44 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(american standard, 2nd floor apt, furnace room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor apartment, apartment #2. | $13,000 | [B200432134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432134/) |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 6; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: south elevation. | $12,000 | [B200429618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429618/) |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, bathr | $5,000 | [B200430614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200430614/) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 22. Specific location: 2floor aparatment. | $4,000 | [B200429768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429768/) |
| Oct 21, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Complete flat roof tear-off and rebuild west & north parapet walls approx(420 SQ ft). No change to primary facades. | $49,650 | [100940126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100940126/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [2019 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-thomas-st/) | 130 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [1901 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-w-division-st/) | 960 ft NE | 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 29, 2026 | [1944 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1944-w-thomas-st/) | 290 ft E | 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 16, 2026 | [2014 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2014-w-walton-st/) | 1,000 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construct new roof deck on existing garage designed for 100 psf live load, including installation of exterior steel stair for access and a pergola above the deck.(occupancy group rt-4, type III b) | $10,000 | [101081108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081108/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [2033 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-w-division-st/) | 630 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1217 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-n-hoyne-ave/) | 980 ft NW | 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 9, 2026 | [956 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-n-winchester-ave/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $15,000 | [B200508104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508104/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [2045 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2045-w-thomas-st/) | 380 ft W | 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 11, 2026 | [1046 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1046-n-wolcott-ave/) | 770 ft E | 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/) | 330 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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 24, 2026 | [1051 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-n-wolcott-ave/) | 840 ft E | 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 23, 2026 | [1937 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-division-st/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2136 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2136-w-thomas-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 5. Location: west bottom wall, parapet wall. | $46,900 | [B200478173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478173/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2019 W Cortez St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-cortez-st/) | 420 ft S | 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/) | 640 ft 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 | [1920 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-w-division-st/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2101 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2101-w-division-st/) | 820 ft NW | 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/) | 820 ft NW | 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 9, 2026 | [944 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/944-n-damen-ave/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system i emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: middle hallway/stairway. | $1,200 | [B200477244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477244/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [949 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/949-n-winchester-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200475515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475515/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [2111 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-w-division-st/) | 900 ft NW | 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 25, 2026 | [1013 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1013-n-winchester-ave/) | 730 ft SE | 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 23, 2026 | [1049 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1049-n-wolcott-ave/) | 840 ft E | 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 | [1039 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1039-n-winchester-ave/) | 560 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [949 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/949-n-winchester-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100978214 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 100978214 | Not listed | [101085049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085049/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1133 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-damen-ave/) | 350 ft NE | 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/) | 350 ft NE | 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 6, 2026 | [2000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-division-st/) | 670 ft N | 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), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | [2042 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2042-w-walton-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101086028. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st, 2nd 3rd floors. | $30,000 | [B200510957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510957/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2133 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2133-w-division-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior buildout of vacant commercial space for a physical therapy clinic, alterations to rear facade with new windows and exterior wall infill, interior partitions, finishes and associated MEP work and installation of new windows (occupancy B classification, type IIIB construction) ad | $118,000 | [101083288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083288/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [938 N Wolcott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/938-n-wolcott-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 3-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $37,000 | [101087317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087317/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [918 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/918-n-damen-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpointing of front elevation, lintels restor.. | $14,850 | [B200508370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508370/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2146 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2146-w-haddon-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 11; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: apartment. | $36,969 | [B200471059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471059/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [2142 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-w-thomas-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit b200459839: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481059/) |
| Jul 25, 2026 | [937 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/937-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 43; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows. | $40,000 | [B200478296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478296/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1846 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1846-w-division-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 20, 2026 | [933 N Winchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/933-n-winchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement mechanicals. | $9,862 | [B200471413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471413/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1242 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1945 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1945-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 | [2125 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2125-w-division-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Other | Permit expires on 07/06/2026 erection starts: 5/29/2026, erection ends: 6/1/2026. Erection starts:, erection ends. Self cert. CBC 2019. Reinst of 2023 permit 101016442 for the 2026 do division street fest stages on may 29-31. Set-up may 29 and takedown may 31, 2026. Same 2-24x16 mobile stages w/ win | $3,000 | [101083033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083033/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [2019 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2019-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026
- [2024 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2024-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [2044 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2044-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [2045 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2045-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [1944 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1944-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [1937 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1937-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [2126 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2126-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [2136 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2136-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [2139 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2139-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [2142 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026

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