# Building permits at 2155 W North Ave, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at five addresses within 750 ft since May 1, the largest $2.1M.

14 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Interior alterations limited restaurant new coffee shop/cafe. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 480 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019: interior alterations limited restaurant new coffee shop/cafe. Type iii-a construction | $100,000 | [101080378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080378/) |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 7. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: commercial space. | $3,000 | [B200450377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450377/) |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 7'-0' ' (height) x 21'-5' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 129'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard and gangway. | $6,500 | [B200431548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431548/) |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC amended permit to original permit #101043861 (03.26.2024) and #101058338 (09.06.2024) - alterations to layout on first, second and third floors. No exterior work. Existing 3 story 4 unit building. No change in occupancy (m + r2) - type IIIA construction. | $100,000 | [101068084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068084/) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Other | For permit 101058338: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200414273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200414273/) |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#101043861 change plumbing contractor | Not listed | [B200016404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200016404/) |
| Sep 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to self-certification permit #101043861 to include basement detail, structural revisions & new steel stair in existing 3 story 4 d.u./retail-office building as per plan (occupancy group R-2, m, B type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101058338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058338/) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: emergency structural repairs to provide lateral bracing to the foundation walls in existing 3 story 4 d.u./retail-office building as per plan (occupancy group R-2, m, B type IIIA construction) | $50,000 | [101055498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055498/) |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#101043861 change electrical contractor | Not listed | [B200021063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200021063/) |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#101043861 change general and mason contractors | Not listed | [B200021794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200021794/) |
| Apr 26, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit 101043861 to replace GC and mason contractor | Not listed | [B200015340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200015340/) |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: rehab existing 3 story 4 d.u. Building with basement & 1st floor office space, rear deck with stair at 2nd/3rd story, 6' high 9' by 3' masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group R-2, m, B, type IIIA construction). | $100,000 | [101043861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101043861/) |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof and covered rear porch/stair. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017639. | $1,500 | [B200007545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200007545/) |
| May 2, 2006 | Alteration or repair | 1. Remove existing non-load bearing posts. 2. Strengthen existing structure to 100 psf for commercial use.(conditional permit subject to field verification) | $1,200 | [100098681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100098681/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [1536 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1536-n-bell-ave/) | 500 ft SW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: residential. Project area: 0.91 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200470396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470396/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1558 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1558-n-hoyne-ave/) | 570 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, ADA thru the floor, 13fpm, platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | Not listed | [101087055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087055/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1535 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1535-n-oakley-blvd/) | 740 ft W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082365/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1541 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1541-n-oakley-blvd/) | 720 ft W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $2,071,955 | [101082364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082364/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1540 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1540-n-bell-ave/) | 480 ft SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082357/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1532 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1532-n-bell-ave/) | 510 ft SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082351/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 720 ft NW | Other | For permit 101083786: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508462/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1669 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1669-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Elevator | Replacement of cylinder on one(1) 2100lb capacity, 4-floor, passenger elevator(wabansia), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev019357) | Not listed | [101087457](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087457/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2100 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-w-north-ave/) | 540 ft E | Sign | Bucktown fitness club, inc.existing electrical id proj sign location: south elevationsign facing: north ave.reads: bucktown fitness club | $3,500 | [101084128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084128/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2049 W Pierce Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2049-w-pierce-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: front facade parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200479860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479860/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1518 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1518-n-leavitt-st/) | 420 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,886 | [B200479817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479817/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 720 ft NW | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect a 2 story VA frame single family residence with basement, first fl rear porch, and attached garage with roof deck and pergolas, existing occupancy R-5, proposed occupancy R-5, type of construction VA, per plans. | $714,000 | [101083786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083786/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1432 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1432-n-hoyne-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: 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 #101081657. Locations: 16 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st-4th floors. | $2,000,000 | [B200471287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471287/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 720 ft NW | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101080351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080351/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1516 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1516-n-oakley-blvd/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint (2) sidewalls / repair front steps. | $57,000 | [B200470340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470340/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2137 W Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2137-w-schiller-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and outside. | $12,796 | [B200509694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509694/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2016 W Wabansia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2016-w-wabansia-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation wall. | $38,000 | [B200513375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513375/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2036 W Le Moyne St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-w-le-moyne-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $12,800 | [B200513159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513159/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1734 N Wilmot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-wilmot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $23,000 | [B200512533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512533/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1734 N Wilmot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1734-n-wilmot-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: other). | $4,500 | [B200512558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512558/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1542 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1542-n-damen-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101083514: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509781/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1600 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1600-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 130 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200509732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509732/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2322 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2322-w-north-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Sign | Installation of channel letter signage for business identification purposes | $5,000 | [101078798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078798/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1423 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1423-n-oakley-blvd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). | $33,000 | [B200479988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479988/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1741 N Wilmot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1741-n-wilmot-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,804 | [B200479815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479815/) |
| Jul 18, 2026 | [2133 W Schiller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2133-w-schiller-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 100 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: back of the house. | $1,500 | [B200478120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478120/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1542 N Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1542-n-damen-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing two story building. Alterations include: new kitchen with exhaust hood, restroom fixtures, interior partition walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire protection. All signage under separate permit. No change | $750,000 | [101083514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083514/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [2333 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2333-w-north-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior brick work. | $10,000 | [B200472236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472236/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [1756 N Wilmot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1756-n-wilmot-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Remove detached frame garage and rootop deck. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, wreck remove | $3,000 | [B200468058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468058/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [2156 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2156-w-north-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025
- [2157 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2157-w-north-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [2136 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2136-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [2130 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2130-w-north-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [2129 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2129-w-north-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2025
- [2100 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-w-north-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [2212 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [2234 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2234-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [2240 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2240-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024
- [2248 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2248-w-north-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026

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