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

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $710,000 alteration or repair at 2074 N Leavitt St, permitted Sep 11.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 14: Installation of new steel framed rooftop pergola in an existing 3-story masonry building (zoned rt-4. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits (37 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 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/) |
| Oct 28, 2010 | Demolition | Wreck and remove 1 1/2 story brick building & garage | Not listed | [B100365881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100365881/) |
| Oct 5, 2010 | New building | Erect 3 d.u. Masonry building with detached 3 car masonry garage. | $592,000 | [100359412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100359412/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2128 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2128-n-damen-ave/) | 220 ft SE | 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 1, 2026 | [2150 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2150-n-damen-ave/) | 120 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [2128 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2128-n-damen-ave/) | 220 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2056 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2056-n-damen-ave/) | 600 ft S | 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/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [2135 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2135-w-webster-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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 14, 2026 | [1938 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1938-w-dickens-ave/) | 600 ft SE | 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 8, 2026 | [2124 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-dickens-ave/) | 970 ft SW | 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/) | 890 ft SW | 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 11, 2026 | [2023 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2023-n-damen-ave/) | 910 ft S | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2117 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2117-w-dickens-ave/) | 950 ft SW | 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 11, 2026 | [2119 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-w-dickens-ave/) | 970 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [2212 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-n-seeley-ave/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2057 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2057-n-hoyne-ave/) | 730 ft SW | 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/) | 420 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [2012 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2012-w-dickens-ave/) | 550 ft S | 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 30, 2026 | [2119 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2119-n-damen-ave/) | 300 ft SE | 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 16, 2026 | [2040 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2040-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 280 ft W | 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/) | 490 ft W | 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 14, 2026 | [2022 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-w-dickens-ave/) | 560 ft S | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [2012 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2012-w-dickens-ave/) | 550 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2033 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2033-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2340 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2340-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Elevator | Installation (2) two roped hydraulic passenger elevators, cars 1 & 2, 2500lbs capacity @ 120fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inmspection. | $165,000 | [101089179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089179/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2142 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame residence and a detached frame garage | $16,550 | [B101086991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086991/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2142 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry/frame residence and a detached frame garage | $16,550 | [101086991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086991/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2074 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2074-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2011 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2011-n-damen-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2062 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2062-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 30, 2026 | [2036 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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 16, 2026 | [2038 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 14, 2026 | [2202 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2202-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Provide private occupiable non combustible roof deck with a steel pergola on top of the existing 3 story, 2 dwelling unit type VA frame building. To include a new steel pergola on top of the existing detached two car garage roof deck, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $55,000 | [101080093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080093/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1853 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1853-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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 9, 2026 | [2332 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2332-n-hamilton-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 95 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,000 | [B200477643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477643/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [2042 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2042-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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 11, 2026 | [2233 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2233-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $2,969 | [B200474413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474413/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [2226 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-n-hamilton-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking spot. | $3,800 | [B200469402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469402/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2036 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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 5, 2026 | [2038 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [2021 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025
- [2040 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2040-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit May 16, 2026
- [2212 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Jun 9, 2026
- [2220 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2220-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [2233 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2233-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [2247 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2247-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [2520 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2520-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [2838 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2838-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2025
- [2853 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2853-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [3528 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3528-w-shakespeare-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024

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