# Building permits at 2156 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M project at 247 W 23rd Pl, permitted May 12. Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 23: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 800 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 23, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016473. | $48,500 | [B200462790](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462790/) | | Mar 26, 2021 | Alteration or repair | 2156A S. Archer - repair damaged suspension grids and replace the broken ceiling tiles where necessary. Patch & paint walls fort the service area. Remove & replace floor tiles thru out the entire office. | $8,500 | [100914626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100914626/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [300 W 23rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-w-23rd-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 562; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 61 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 281 openings on 9 floors. | $1,549,000 | [B200507020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507020/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [225 W Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/225-w-alexander-st/) | 800 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: foundation only for a new 3 unit residential building. (Occupancy R-2, construction type iiib) | $100,000 | [101073868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073868/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [229 W 23rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/229-w-23rd-st/) | 950 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no 100713678 & 100702832 must begin work and request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 100713678 & 100702832 | Not listed | [101086518](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086518/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2200 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2200-s-wentworth-ave/) | 550 ft E | Other | Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 7/25/2026, erection ends: 7/26/2026. CBC2019. Reinstatement of 2022 permit 100956698 for the 2026 chinatown stage on july 25-26. Setup july 25 and takedown july 26, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Chicago special events management. | $3,000 | [101085749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085749/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [2230 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2230-s-wentworth-ave/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,000 | [B200474994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474994/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [2237 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-s-wentworth-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 3rd floor to install screeb wall for new foyer area.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 3rd floor | $10,000 | [B200469779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469779/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2226 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-s-wentworth-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Sign | Install an awing with a graphic on the north side of the building elevation. | $4,800 | [101082771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082771/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2226 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-s-wentworth-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Sign | Install an awning with a channel-letter graphic on the east side of the building elevation. This is a corner lot. (Oriental tea) | $4,800 | [101082769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082769/) | | May 29, 2026 | [235 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/235-w-cermak-rd/) | 290 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 18. Parapet rebuilding: 24 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $18,200 | [B200470852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470852/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [1917 S Louie Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-s-louie-pkwy/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes (no floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), complete 1st floor,2nd floor and partially 3rd floor. | $159,944 | [B200471494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471494/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2316 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2316-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | Install an awning with lettering on the storefront. ( Tm mei gift shop) | $3,500 | [101085928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085928/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2263 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2263-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 10600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $144,000 | [B200471219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471219/) | | May 12, 2026 | [247 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/247-w-23rd-pl/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Removal of existing roofing and replacement with new | $2,000,000 | [101079055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079055/) | | May 4, 2026 | [247 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/247-w-23rd-pl/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: front entry and mdf room. | $54,000 | [B200467940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467940/) | ## 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 S Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2134 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2134-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 - [2112 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2112-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [2241 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2241-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [2022 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025 - [2295 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2295-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [2312 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2312-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 - [1933 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1933-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025 - [1925 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1925-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 - [2484 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2484-s-archer-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [2519 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2519-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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