# Building permits at 2240 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $840,000 alteration or repair at 2339 W Touhy Ave, permitted Sep 8. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 2, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 6 kw. Array output: 7.225 kw. Location: house roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $21,030 | [B200028440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200028440/) | ## 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [7015 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7015-n-western-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Sign | Non-illuminated vinyl, directional business id sign 3 existing foundation done by others, change of face only | $800 | [101085828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085828/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [7015 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7015-n-western-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Sign | Illuminated acrylic push-thru with vinyl, business id sign 2 existing done by others | $800 | [101085827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085827/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [7015 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7015-n-western-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Sign | Illuminated aluminum whith acrylic face, business id sign 1, existing foundation done by others, only change of face | $1,200 | [101085359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085359/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [2339 W Touhy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2339-w-touhy-ave/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr: repair fire damage & minor interior alterations including MEP work as per plans to existing 21 d.u. (Construction type iii-a, R-2 occupancy) 3 story brick building | $840,000 | [101086585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086585/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [2339 W Touhy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2339-w-touhy-ave/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior non structural clean out/demolition for architect investigation (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $50,000 | [101085380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085380/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [7129 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-n-oakley-ave/) | 310 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 530 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 13, MAX. Length 4. Location: west and north side of building. | $7,500 | [B200481407](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481407/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2317 W Lunt Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2317-w-lunt-ave/) | 990 ft S | Other | For permit 101081278: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477492/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [7121 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7121-n-western-ave/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repairs metal lintel, paint, copping. | $8,500 | [B200474563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474563/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2233 W Greenleaf Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2233-w-greenleaf-ave/) | 490 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 362'-5' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $21,800 | [B200473091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473091/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2416 W Greenleaf Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2416-w-greenleaf-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 116 SQ. FT. Location: parapets on estes side of the building. | $21,000 | [B200469110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469110/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 15, 2026 | [2130 W Lunt Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2130-w-lunt-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $15,000 | [B200473812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473812/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2116 W Lunt Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2116-w-lunt-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x12'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $24,800 | [B200473513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473513/) | | May 22, 2026 | [7100 N Ridge Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7100-n-ridge-blvd/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard. | $21,651 | [B200471764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471764/) | | May 8, 2026 | [2079 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2079-w-estes-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 175'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $10,106 | [B200469798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469798/) | ## 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 W Estes Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2237 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [2231 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2231-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025 - [2316 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2316-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [2114 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2114-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [2079 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2079-w-estes-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [2032 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2026 - [2027 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2027-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Dec 29, 2021 - [2026 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2026-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2025 - [2460 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2460-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [1928 W Estes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1928-w-estes-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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