# Building permits at 2121 W Grace St, Chicago, IL

3836 N Bell Ave: a new building permitted May 13, demolition Jul 16.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 21, 2025: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 39 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 840 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | Other | For permit 101047573: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200414599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200414599/) |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self certification project 2019 CBRC: renovation of an existing masonry single family residence with a basement. Scope includes the following: removing the 2nd story of the existing rear wood-frame deck, new electrical work & modifying existing HVAC & plumbing systems. | $670,000 | [101047573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047573/) |
| Apr 18, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior antelnation existing single family house, front and rear porches as per plans. | $35,000 | [100162889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100162889/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3826 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3826-n-hoyne-ave/) | 390 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc.kitchen and bath remodel for the second floor unit in an existing tw0 flat building. Additional works include lighting and controls updates, new kitchen window with raised sill, plaster repair. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101083918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083918/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [3807 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3807-n-seeley-ave/) | 610 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,000 | [B200514730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514730/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [3849 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3849-n-leavitt-st/) | 690 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 70 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $9,700 | [B200512679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512679/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [3751 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3751-n-damen-ave/) | 930 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $2,383 | [B200510867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510867/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3829 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3829-n-hoyne-ave/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: side masonry walls; bricks at base; masonry repair. | $45,320 | [B200511770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511770/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3818 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3818-n-damen-ave/) | 880 ft E | Other | For permit 101068885: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481296/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3820 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-n-damen-ave/) | 890 ft E | Other | For permit 101073033: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481292/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3836 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3836-n-bell-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $24,000 | [B101082949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082949/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3725 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3725-n-bell-ave/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior gut remodel of existing 2-story, type VA frame, 25' ht., 2-unit residence to deconvert to single-family residence including basement dig-down, new (208) SQ. FT., Rear wood deck, and new (624) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 13' ht., detached 2-car garage (occupancy group R-5; t | $770,000 | [101085220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085220/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3728 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3728-n-leavitt-st/) | 540 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 55 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,500 | [B200478000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478000/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2020 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2020-w-waveland-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: side of the building and basement back. | $5,500 | [B200475243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475243/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2021 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-waveland-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $26,000 | [B200473046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473046/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3818 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3818-n-leavitt-st/) | 540 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $5,250 | [B200469656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469656/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [3815 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-seeley-ave/) | 640 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $19,850 | [101079476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079476/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [3820 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-n-damen-ave/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC; exist. 3 Story masonry/frame building. Add decking on exist.new private rooftop deck is for the use of top floor dwelling unit only. All work per approved plans. Occup. Type R-5 (3 du); const. Type 5-a. | $5,000 | [101078337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078337/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [2054 W Bradley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2054-w-bradley-pl/) | 400 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement & outside. | $14,303 | [B200471109](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471109/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2252 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2252-w-grace-st/) | 990 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $27,000 | [B200466029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466029/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [3836 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3836-n-bell-ave/) | 920 ft NW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a 2 story type VA frame single family residence with a basement, new 6 foot privacy fence, detached 3 car garage w/ roof deck, pergola and metal access stair, as per plans. R5 occupancy | $650,000 | [101082147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082147/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3816 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-n-bell-ave/) | 840 ft W | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081051. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200469843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469843/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3851 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-leavitt-st/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101065513 for modified utility location and new floor drains at basement level for the interior remodel to deconvert existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 24' ht., 2-unit residential building to single-family residence and new (93) SQ. FT. Rear wood deck and b | $350,000 | [101082993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082993/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3816 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-n-bell-ave/) | 840 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: current and proposed use occupancy r5, single dwelling residence. New 2 story with basement sfh, 3 car masonry garage w/ roof deck accessed by metal stair and fence per plan. Certified plan corrections. | $870,000 | [101081051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081051/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2151 W Bradley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2151-w-bradley-pl/) | 460 ft SW | Other | For permit 101070713: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469361/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3709 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3709-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Other | For permit 101063472: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468220/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [3615 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 33. Lighting outlets: 14. Specific location: b | $22,350 | [B200512634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512634/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [3615 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), second floor. | $4,550 | [B200510948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510948/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [3927 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-n-hamilton-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | For permit 101083925: replacement mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511465/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [3625 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 98 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $15,000 | [B200509390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509390/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3927 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-n-hamilton-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior alterations to de-convert existing 3 story 2 dwelling unit building to single family residence with 1 story 105 sq' rear addition and proposed dormer (con type VA s13d occ r5) | $85,000 | [101083925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083925/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3851 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 26'-0' ' (length). Location: gates between properties. | $7,475 | [B200509431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509431/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3849 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3849-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 26'-0' ' (length). Location: gates between properties. | $7,475 | [B200509429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509429/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1942 W Bradley Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1942-w-bradley-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 62'-0' ' (length). Location: side, rear. | $14,452 | [B200508803](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508803/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3654 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3654-n-bell-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to single dwelling unit in a 2-story 2-du building per plans (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) | $250,000 | [101086450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086450/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3814 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3814-n-oakley-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Self cert: erect 2 story with basement frame SFR, front concrete stairs, rear open metal stairs, 2 car detached garage with roof top deck, 6 FT wood fence as per plan.3814 north oakley avenue | $500,000 | [101082611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082611/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [3927 N Seeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-n-seeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101076560: remove basement ejector and sump pits and associated plumbing. Existing basement plumbing to remain. (Occ grp R-5, const type iii-b) | $500,000 | [101084414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084414/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3625 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: full gut interior remodel of existing 1-story, type IIIA masonry, 27' ht., single-family residence including new (913) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 2nd story addition; new (716) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, rear 2-story addition; new (441) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 15' ht., detached 2-car g | $712,000 | [101082956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082956/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [3624 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3624-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200470359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470359/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [3851 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-damen-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New open steel/ wood pergola over existing private rooftop deck to unit #3. All work as per plans.existing 3-story w/ basement, 4 dwelling units building (occupancy group R-2, type VA construction). | $50,000 | [101080816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080816/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [3928 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3928-n-bell-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 3-story, type VA frame, 34' ht., 3-unit residence with basement including the in-kind replacement of existing gutter, the demolition of exist rear deck and new EV charger for existing 1-story, type VA frame, detached 2-car garage (occupancy group R-5 | $165,000 | [101082760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082760/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3913 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3913-n-damen-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert. Comm. 2019 CBRC - Level 2, partial first floor: alterations to existing g tenant suite for new coffeeshop per attached plans. Occupancy type B: business; construction type IIIA; czo 17-17-0104-k-1a, limited restaurant. No exterior work. | $75,000 | [101077029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077029/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [2108 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2108-w-grace-st/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [2216 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2216-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [2252 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2252-w-grace-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [1939 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1939-w-grace-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [1921 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [1909 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1909-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [1844 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026
- [1811 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1811-w-grace-st/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025
- [1805 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1805-w-grace-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [1801 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1801-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025

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