# Building permits at 2159 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at two addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $200,000. Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 20, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 340 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 20, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 300 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement and outside work. | $2,500 | [B200451639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451639/) | | Jul 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing fire damaged multi family (r-2) residence in the rt-4 zoning district. The scope of work includes (2) rear apartments only. There will be no alterations to existing structural components and no change in use group. | $75,000 | [101068382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068382/) | | Mar 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Fire damage repair/ replace of existing enclosed rear wood porch (sae) as per plans. | $35,200 | [101064586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064586/) | | Jan 10, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: 2159 S millard- roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016511. | $26,370 | [B200407667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407667/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [2143 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2143-s-millard-ave/) | 160 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing multi family residential building. Use and occupancy to remain. Front and rear porch demo required. Exterior wall repair at grade level required. All 3 floors to be gutted, temporary support as required. New interior layout including mechanical, electrical and plumbing as sh | $100,000 | [101070797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070797/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [2244 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2244-s-drake-ave/) | 920 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc existing 2 story 2 units. Interior renovation with MEP as per plans | $150,000 | [101085358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085358/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [2112 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2112-s-drake-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: exterior repairs to correct building violations, including: repair masonry and replace lintels at elevations per plans. (Occupancy class R-5, construction type iii-a). | $3,790 | [101086493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086493/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [3611 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3611-w-cermak-rd/) | 310 ft SE | Sign | We will be hanging a large banner over the jackson storage and van sign on the second story of our building that reads "theatre y". | $150 | [101079667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079667/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [3515 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-w-cermak-rd/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 3. Parapet rebuilding: 800 SQ. FT. Location: all facades. | $3,000 | [B200506683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506683/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [3635 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-cermak-rd/) | 270 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side of bldg. Included court yard. | $12,400 | [B200508936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508936/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1921 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-central-park-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,700 | [B200479150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479150/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2111 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2111-s-hamlin-ave/) | 990 ft W | New building | Permit expires on 10/07/2026 erection starts: 8/23/2026, erection ends: 8/23/2026. Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101025797 for the 20264 firefest stage on aug 23, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 stage W wings. Patinos music LLC | $3,000 | [101087020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087020/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2145 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2145-s-central-park-ave/) | 340 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $200,000 | [101078459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078459/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3635 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-cermak-rd/) | 270 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for steel exterior stairway (quantity: 3, location: west side of building). | $2,000 | [B200480596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480596/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2300 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-millard-ave/) | 920 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $20,000 | [B200472600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472600/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3540 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-w-cermak-rd/) | 600 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $18,200 | [B101081789](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081789/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2128 S St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2128-s-st-louis-ave/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing mechanical unit ventilators, provision of new electrical power outlets and low voltage outlets, removal of sinks and selective interior finish replacement. (Occ grp e-1; const type i-b) | $331,400 | [101083206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083206/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [1955 S St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1955-s-st-louis-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101047831 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101047831. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101089032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089032/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [2300 S St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-st-louis-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $39,305 | [B200512581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512581/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [1859 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $50,000 | [B200507730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507730/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1921 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509054/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [2249 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2249-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1286 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018766. | $8,527 | [B200507108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507108/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [2317 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2317-s-central-park-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). Landing: 100 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 30 square feet. L | $36,900 | [B200478548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478548/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [2311 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2311-s-drake-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr2019cbc:two in kind new cmu block w/wood roof garage to resolve unpermited construction violation as per plans. | $16,000 | [101082324](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082324/) | | May 2, 2026 | [1906 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement electric room and meter location. | $15,000 | [B200466165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466165/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Millard Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2143 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2143-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [2139 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2139-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Apr 18, 2025 - [2136 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2136-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [2135 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2135-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [2223 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2223-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [2237 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jul 26, 2025 - [2300 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026 - [2345 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026 - [2352 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2352-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [2431 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2431-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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