# Building permits at 2012 W Dickens Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 new building at 1948 N Damen Ave, permitted Aug 14.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Installation of one(1) 1400lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 1400lb capacity, 3-floor, 30fpm, limited use, limited application(lula), pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $127,999 | [101084254](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084254/) |
| May 14, 2026 | Other | For permit 101066229: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468225/) |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC: Accessibility and restroom upgrades to existing religious assembly church and one-story addition to house elevator and interior stair (occupancy a-3, construction type iiib) as per plans. | $1,500,000 | [101066229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066229/) |
| May 12, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior mechanical equipment replacement for a c1 assembly 3b building as per plans.(existing church building) | $50,000 | [100643253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100643253/) |
| Dec 25, 2015 | Electrical | Install a 600 amp service to be utilized for HVAC equipment to be installed install circuits & feeders to HVAC equipment | $20,000 | [B100628650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100628650/) |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and caulking on east elevation. | $21,900 | [100499776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100499776/) |
| Oct 12, 2011 | Sign | Installing on E 4'-0" x 6'-0 single face electric sign ( on private) | $7,500 | [100403418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100403418/) |
| Apr 27, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair, tuckpointing (2600 SQ. Ft.) front of building. | $10,000 | [100340826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100340826/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2056 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2056-n-damen-ave/) | 120 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 220 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: southeast corner masonry repairs. | $12,170 | [B200512498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512498/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2022 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-w-dickens-ave/) | 100 ft W | Other | For permit 101066230: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468229/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2128 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2128-n-damen-ave/) | 380 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: new rear 4-story steel porch and stairs to existing 4-story masonry building with basement with 1 commercial and 5 du (occupancy group R-2, m; construction type iiia) | $20,000 | [101084122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084122/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2033 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-w-armitage-ave/) | 670 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 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), in the house. | $11,516 | [B200514340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514340/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2150 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2150-n-damen-ave/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 14, MAX. Length 5. Location: masonry repair work. | $44,000 | [B200512813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512813/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1938 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1938-w-dickens-ave/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: tuck pointed on side of the house. | $7,000 | [B200511617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511617/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2021 W Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-homer-st/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $8,680 | [B200508960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508960/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2124 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-dickens-ave/) | 800 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: back facade. | $8,280 | [B200510797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510797/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2114 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2114-w-dickens-ave/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBRC: interior renovation. Deconversion of an existing 2 flat into a single-family residence.interior first floor renovation of an existing kitchen and bathroom.no changes to building footprint, existing egress or occupancy. | $150,000 | [101085438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085438/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2011 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2011-n-damen-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Sign | Roma's kitchen llcnew awning id sign location: west elevationsign facing: damen ave.reads: roma 's kitchen | $2,500 | [101085305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085305/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [2012 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2012-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of new steel framed rooftop pergola in an existing 3-story masonry building (zoned rt-4 residential multi-unit). Any mechanical, electrical and plumbing works are not required. Occupancy group R-5 (3-units); type iii-b construction. | $15,000 | [101083637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083637/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1948 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1948-n-damen-ave/) | 770 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new 4 story/ 1 dwelling unit/ 1 office / 2 car parking pad in rear/ iii-a construction | $800,000 | [101082363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082363/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [2023 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2023-n-damen-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200481554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481554/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [2128 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2128-n-damen-ave/) | 380 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit 101084095. Locations: 5 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement, first, seco | $25,000 | [B200480501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480501/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2036 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-w-armitage-ave/) | 610 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: first floor back of the building. | $5,000 | [B200477754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477754/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2117 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2117-w-dickens-ave/) | 720 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: side of home. | $8,266 | [B200479746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479746/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2038 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-armitage-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Sign | Installation of one (1) illuminated flat wall sign on the front façade of the building at 2036 W armitage ave. Sign is fabricated metal with internal rope led accent lighting. Sign will be mounted flush to the exterior wall surface. Electrical connection to existing interior circuit by licensed elec | $2,000 | [101083354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083354/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [2119 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-w-dickens-ave/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $1,000 | [B200478288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478288/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1853 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1853-w-dickens-ave/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: right left and back tuckpointing. | $1,850 | [B200478069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478069/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2212 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-n-seeley-ave/) | 910 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 80'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $5,986 | [B200476933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476933/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [2042 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2042-w-armitage-ave/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 185 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front face of home. | $4,999 | [B200477549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477549/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2057 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2057-n-hoyne-ave/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front elevation-exterior work. | $20,500 | [B200470834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470834/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2035 W Charleston St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2035-w-charleston-st/) | 300 ft NW | Other | For permit b200453225: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472826/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [2119 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-n-damen-ave/) | 380 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: first floor commercial ceiling. | $3,000 | [B200472548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472548/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2036 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-w-armitage-ave/) | 610 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry above front window/door openings.. | $4,500 | [B200472178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472178/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [2040 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2040-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 620 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: basement. | $200 | [B200470944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470944/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2141 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2141-n-hoyne-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 149 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,000 | [B200470176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470176/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [2038 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-armitage-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc: change of occupancy and interior renovation from auto repairs (s-1) to for personal training business (b) including MEP scope per plans for three new bathrooms and staff area. No exterior work. No structural work. (Construction type iii-b \| occupancy b) | $250,000 | [101078324](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078324/) |
| May 3, 2026 | [2038 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-armitage-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 fan coil unit(haier nam60e1ta5s air handler hang from trusses). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), inside open area. | $40,000 | [B200465787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465787/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2135 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2135-w-webster-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert: 2019 crbc interior layout changes to the basement with MEP work for existing three-story single-family residence, as per plans. R5 occupancy | $90,000 | [101088585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088585/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2074 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2074-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of existing (5) dwelling units and (1) commercial space (existing dance studio into offices) in existing 3 story mixed use buildng w/ basement as per plans (occupancy group R-2, B; type IIIA construction) | $710,000 | [101087205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087205/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2062 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2062-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 949 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof of dwelling. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017822. | $26,770 | [B200479104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479104/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2114 W Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2114-w-homer-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: 2nd floor bathroom. | $6,500 | [B200477966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477966/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2022 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-w-cortland-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 13; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: existing elevations. | $7,000 | [B200475439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475439/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Dickens Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2022 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [1951 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1951-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [1947 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1947-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [1938 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1938-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [1920 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1920-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [2114 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2114-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [2117 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2117-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [2119 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2026
- [2124 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [2126 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2126-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2026

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