# Building permits at 2159 W 18th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.2M new building at 2025 W 17th St, permitted Sep 17. Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 5, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 5, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior and interior. | $6,500 | [B200406294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406294/) | | May 5, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint and replace lintels | $1,000 | [100970538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100970538/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 3, 2026 | [2207 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2207-w-18th-st/) | 110 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101072540. Affects: 28 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: full building. | Not listed | [B200479130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479130/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [2215 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-18th-st/) | 190 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: conversion of detached house to two-flat with roof dormer addition (occ group R-5; const type va) | $500,000 | [101084724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084724/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [2139 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2139-w-18th-st/) | 220 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: demo of existing covered deck, patio concrete slab & walkways removal for replacement in some areas. Proposed screened-in porch addition, stairs to porch & landing in a one story single family dwelling (occupancy R-5; type iii-a construction) | $44,519 | [101078539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078539/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [2039 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2039-w-18th-pl/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: rear building: interior rehabilitation of existing, 2 story, frame 2-flat(occupancy group R-5, type 5a construction) | $180,000 | [101085986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085986/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [2217 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2217-w-19th-st/) | 700 ft S | Other | For permit 101079208: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473221/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [2039 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2039-w-18th-pl/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywall and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no 101084289. Locations: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior only | $25,000 | [B200474081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474081/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [2217 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2217-w-19th-st/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story 4 d.u. Building. Replace existing enclosed rear frame porch with new open wood frame porch same size and location as existing. (Occupancy group R-2; type 3a construction) | $120,000 | [101079208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079208/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [2152 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2152-w-21st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: front facade and garage tuckpointing. | $33,000 | [B200511006](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511006/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [2025 W 17th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2025-w-17th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | New building | Self-cert - 2019 CBC - new construction 4 story w/ basement frame building with 6 dwelling units. Proposed rear covered porches at first floor, rooftop deck w/ stair enclosures, trash enclosure, 3 car spaces, 6 bike spaces, metal and wood fences per plans (occupancy class R-2, construction type va) | $1,200,000 | [101080184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080184/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2022 S Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-s-leavitt-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $16,698 | [B200507571](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507571/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2050 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2050-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 25'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $50,000 | [B200468883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468883/) | | May 27, 2026 | [2246 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2246-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and removal of detached frame garage. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, city emergency demolition garage only. | $4,200 | [B200471780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471780/) | | May 8, 2026 | [2148 W 21st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2148-w-21st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement, 1st & 2nd. | $7,850 | [B200469265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469265/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on W 18th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2158 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2158-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [2157 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2157-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024 - [2142 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [2139 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2139-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [2127 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2127-w-18th-st/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [2207 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2207-w-18th-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [2110 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2110-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025 - [2215 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [2251 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2251-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025 - [2038 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2038-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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