# Building permits at 2256 W North Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at five addresses within 650 ft since May 1, the largest $2.1M. Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 1, 2025: Nonstructural interior alteration to install interior partition wall with a door opening and install new door. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 260 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior alteration to install interior partition wall with a door opening and install new door to the new wall. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor commercial unit, private interior only. | $2,200 | [B200418147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200418147/) | | Feb 13, 2013 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-16649-01 sm busi 1st flr unit c | $249 | [B100477530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100477530/) | | Jul 14, 2008 | New building | Revision to permit # 100139252 remove basement from plans | $350,000 | [100238824](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100238824/) | | May 16, 2007 | New building | New 4 story mixed use building. 3 D.u.s 1 commerical. | $950,000 | [100139252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100139252/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [2342 W Wabansia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2342-w-wabansia-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: below grade spillover repair connect to subfloor drainage sump system. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $1,518 | [B200512961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512961/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1535 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1535-n-oakley-blvd/) | 320 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082365/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1541 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1541-n-oakley-blvd/) | 260 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $2,071,955 | [101082364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082364/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1540 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1540-n-bell-ave/) | 360 ft SE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082357/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1532 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1532-n-bell-ave/) | 420 ft SE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 7 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, pergola, rooftop stair enclosures, rear deck at 1st story, front balony at 1st thru 3rd story, detached 4 car & 3 car garagres with rooftop deck (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,931,724 | [101082351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082351/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Other | For permit 101083786: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508462/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2322 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2322-w-north-ave/) | 310 ft W | Sign | Installation of channel letter signage for business identification purposes | $5,000 | [101078798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078798/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1527 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1527-n-western-ave/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Proposed wheel stops for parking spaces, rear stairs, exterior improvements and interior renovations to convert existing 3 story/3 unit residence to 4 units (per ADU ordinance), per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $250,000 | [101079823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079823/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1518 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1518-n-leavitt-st/) | 760 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,886 | [B200479817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479817/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2155 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2155-w-north-ave/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019: interior alterations limited restaurant new coffee shop/cafe. Type iii-a construction | $100,000 | [101080378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080378/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 630 ft NE | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: erect a 2 story VA frame single family residence with basement, first fl rear porch, and attached garage with roof deck and pergolas, existing occupancy R-5, proposed occupancy R-5, type of construction VA, per plans. | $714,000 | [101083786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083786/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1654 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1654-n-western-ave/) | 920 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(48kcea06a2a3a0a0a0). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $19,000 | [B200473033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473033/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [2333 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2333-w-north-ave/) | 400 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior brick work. | $10,000 | [B200472236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472236/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1655 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1655-n-bell-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101080351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080351/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1516 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1516-n-oakley-blvd/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint (2) sidewalls / repair front steps. | $57,000 | [B200470340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470340/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [1458 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: west side of building). Landing: 85 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $2,000 | [B200509836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509836/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1558 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1558-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, ADA thru the floor, 13fpm, platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | Not listed | [101087055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087055/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1619 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1619-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit 101078909: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511247/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [2440 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2440-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 15000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017046. | $160,000 | [B200507479](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507479/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1619 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1619-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: full gut interior remodel of the existing 2-story, type VA frame, 28' ht., 4-unit residential building with basement for new (935) SQ. FT. Type VA frame 3rd story addition to follow the existing walls below, basement build-out, new (100) SQ. FT. 3-Story rear wood porch, new 6' h | $100,000 | [101078909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078909/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2100 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-w-north-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Sign | Bucktown fitness club, inc.existing electrical id proj sign location: south elevationsign facing: north ave.reads: bucktown fitness club | $3,500 | [101084128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084128/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [1458 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for concrete exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). Landing: 500 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Concrete work. | $100,000 | [B200481529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481529/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1423 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1423-n-oakley-blvd/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). | $33,000 | [B200479988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479988/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1715 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1715-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 1/2 story with basement 2 d.u. Frame building. Replacement existing enclosed wood porch same size and location. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $120,000 | [101079421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079421/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2330 W St Paul Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2330-w-st-paul-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,601 | [B200476802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476802/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [1506 N Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1506-n-artesian-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $21,000 | [B200476497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476497/) | ## 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 North Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2252 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2252-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [2248 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2248-w-north-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [2240 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2240-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024 - [2234 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2234-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [2212 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [2314 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2314-w-north-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [2317 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2317-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024 - [2322 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2322-w-north-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [2333 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2333-w-north-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [2157 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2157-w-north-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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