# Building permits at 2115 W School St, Chicago, IL 2115 W School St: a new building permitted Dec 30, 2024, demolition Dec 31, 2024. Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 31, 2024: Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1. Six are for new buildings, the nearest 330 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 31, 2024 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $15,820 | [B101062223](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101062223/) | | Dec 30, 2024 | New building | Self/cert 2019 CBC: erect a 2 story VA frame single family residense with basement and detached 2 car garage with roof deck, pergolas, and rear wood fences, front ornamental iron fences, existing occupancy, R-5 proposed occupancy, R-5 type construction VA, per plans. Conditional approval per 14a-4-4 | $630,000 | [101062852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062852/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 35 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 24 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [3307 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3307-n-bell-ave/) | 800 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: bathroom. | $1,150 | [B200513829](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513829/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [3253 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3253-n-leavitt-st/) | 460 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2322 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house and detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01977. | $25,000 | [B200512780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512780/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [2117 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2117-w-melrose-st/) | 330 ft S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 3 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $22,950 | [101084749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084749/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [2117 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2117-w-melrose-st/) | 330 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,700) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, 30' ht., single-family residence with new (118) SQ. FT. Rear covered 1-story deck, new (400) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, detached 2-car garage with roof deck, new 2' concrete apron, and new concrete walk (occupancy group | $620,500 | [101084498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084498/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3340 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-damen-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: work on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000191. | $32,800 | [B200508180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508180/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3340 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-seeley-ave/) | 670 ft NE | New building | New two story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front open concrete landing with stairs. New detached frame two car garage with rooftop deck. 250 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $500,000 | [101085577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085577/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3214 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-n-damen-ave/) | 900 ft SE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 4 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, terrace at 1st/2nd story, detached 4 car garagre with rooftop deck, 5' high metal fence, entire building sprinklered (occupancy group R-2, type VA const | $954,240 | [101086157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086157/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [3340 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-seeley-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $12,000 | [B101085289](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085289/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3214 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-n-damen-ave/) | 900 ft SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101084640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084640/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [2212 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-belmont-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $22,000 | [B101085102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085102/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [2210 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2210-w-belmont-ave/) | 860 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a single story masonry commercial building and rear attached masonry garage | $23,000 | [B101085058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085058/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 880 ft NE | Sign | Install new permanent illuminated channel letters mounted onto east elevation of building facing N seeley ave | $3,000 | [101084092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084092/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 880 ft NE | Sign | Install new permanent illuminated channel letters mounted onto southeast corner of building | $5,000 | [101084091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084091/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [2043 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2043-w-belmont-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2095 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $27,140 | [B200478995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478995/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2000 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-belmont-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200478321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478321/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3250 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-n-damen-ave/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: west and south wall 3rd floor. | $13,800 | [B200477891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477891/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [2210 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2210-w-belmont-ave/) | 860 ft SW | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect 4 story IIIA masonry 6 dwelling unit building with basement, roof deck, pergolas, 2, roof access, first fl rear porche,second fl front deck, third fl rear porche,and detached 6 car garage with roof deck, existing occupancy R-2, proposed ocunpancy R-2, type construction IIIA | $1,800,600 | [101084103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084103/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2032 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-roscoe-st/) | 880 ft NE | Sign | Install new permanent non-illuminated panel with vinyl graphics mounted above entrance on south elevation of building facing W roscoe st | $1,000 | [101084093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084093/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2137 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2137-w-melrose-st/) | 410 ft SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,700) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, 30' ht., single-family residence with new (118) SQ. FT. Rear covered 1-story deck, new (400) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, detached 2-car garage with roof deck, new 2' concrete apron, and new concrete walk (occupancy group | $595,000 | [101080096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080096/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [2007 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2007-w-belmont-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Other | Permit expires on 08/29/2026 erection starts: 7/17/2026, erection ends: 7/19/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101021328 for the 2026 roscoe village burger fest on W belmont ave on july 17-19, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stages with wings. Csem | $4,000 | [101085332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085332/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3333 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3333-n-damen-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing A-2 assembly bar in 2-story eating & drinking establishment tavern type v-b mixed-use building in b3-2 zoning district. No change in use.mep's included. Scope of work 3,950 sf. | $300,000 | [101067272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067272/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2137 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2137-w-melrose-st/) | 410 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $15,450 | [B101080809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080809/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [2222 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2222-w-melrose-st/) | 790 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $6,450 | [B200473661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473661/) | | May 13, 2026 | [2115 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2115-w-melrose-st/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to the existing 2nd floor front and rear duplex units, in the existing 3-story, frame building with basement, to include deconversion of a 5-dwelling unit (3rd fl front unit) to a 4-dwelling unit. Scope to include removing and replacing gypsum board, doors, interio | $65,000 | [101073139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073139/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [3310 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3310-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $23,450 | [101086986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086986/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [2021 W Fletcher St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-fletcher-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to 1st floor of existing 2 story with basement frame construction single family residence - remodel kitchen and relocate back entry stair and landing (r-5 occ., type 5-a constr.) | $45,000 | [101088035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088035/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: garage. | $500 | [B200513741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513741/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [3310 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3310-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | New building | Sc 2019 CBRC erect a two-story type VA single-family residence with a basement, detached two car frame garage with a roof deck with pergola and metal access stair, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $650,000 | [101086415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086415/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [2301 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2301-w-melrose-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and north side of the building. | $4,500 | [B200513064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513064/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200511730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511730/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [2237 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $140,826 | [101088589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088589/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | For permit 101071894: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510493/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [2000 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2000-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | Permit expires on 11/04/2026 erection starts: 9/18/2026, erection ends: 9/20/2026. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073301 for the 2026 retro on roscoe street fest stages on sept 18-20, 2026. Setup is sept 18 and takedown is sept 20, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl100s W wings. Csem. | $5,000 | [101088163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088163/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [3436 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3436-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1947 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019764. | $9,979 | [B200473190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473190/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3120 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 126 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,500 | [B200470186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470186/) | ## 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 School St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2015 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2015-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [1940 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [1938 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1938-w-school-st/): newest permit Feb 12, 2025 - [1930 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1930-w-school-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [1927 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1927-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025 - [1925 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [1912 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1912-w-school-st/): newest permit Aug 8, 2025 - [1900 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-w-school-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2012 - [2335 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2335-w-school-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026 - [1844 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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