# Building permits at 2252 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $680,000 alteration or repair at 6239 N Leavitt St, permitted May 20.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24, 2025: Cafe restaurant interior build-out from existing commercial space on the ground floor of a two-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert: cafe restaurant interior build-out from existing commercial space on the ground floor of a two-story mixed-use building, with associated architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. | $150,000 | [101073671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073671/) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 2-story enclosed rear wood porch. Repair exterior brick parapet wall at front façade =10 s.f. | $25,000 | [100634101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100634101/) |
| Sep 30, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing hand sink and installation of new 3 compartment sink in same location. | Not listed | [100562762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100562762/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2419 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2419-w-devon-ave/) | 970 ft W | Sign | Sign installed on south facade facing north | $2,000 | [101081736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081736/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2125 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2125-w-devon-ave/) | 990 ft E | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; north elevation; 34 sq/ft; farmers | $4,000 | [101084322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084322/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [6412 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6412-n-hamilton-ave/) | 880 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $14,620 | [B200471183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471183/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2226 W Arthur Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-w-arthur-ave/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $8,000 | [B200466587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466587/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [6231 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6231-n-western-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 32. Specific location: light fixture replacement. | $5,000 | [B200511217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511217/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [2424 W Devon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2424-w-devon-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 20 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 2424a devon - throughout entire storefront. | $1,200 | [B200479905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479905/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [6239 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6239-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: playground and poured-in-place rubber surface replacement, partial pavement replacement, new security camera to building entrance at cps stone scholastic academy. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type ii-a construction (to remain). | $680,000 | [101080748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080748/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 12:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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