# Building permits at 231 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 11, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: the exterior of the building. | $46,500 | [B200420043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200420043/) |

## 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 23, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101085757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085757/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [5522 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-adams-st/) | 740 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $33,000 | [B200508577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508577/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [102 S Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/102-s-parkside-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 104 3s common areas. | $2,500 | [B200481486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481486/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 920 ft S | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479630/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 920 ft S | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479629/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 980 ft W | Other | For permit 101080845: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476234/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit 101064616 for interior rehab and to convert from 3 dwelling units to 4 dwelling units to an existing 3 story brick building with basement as per plans.(occupancy R2 classification) ( type IIIA construction ) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $30,000 | [101082012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082012/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-jackson-blvd/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC 338 SQ addition to existing accessory use golf course operations building for new toilet rooms. (Occ B con iiia) | $250,000 | [101080845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080845/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior rehab of fire damage to 3 story brick 3 unit building. Replace enclosed porch same as existing. New electrical, plumbing and mechaniacl systems as per plans | $300,000 | [101076558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076558/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5515 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-w-jackson-blvd/) | 650 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $19,000 | [B200470514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470514/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5551 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-congress-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 12. Location: exterior work only. | $8,500 | [B200479538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479538/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5417 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | For permit 101073634: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479274/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5437 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-w-monroe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020190. | $9,500 | [B200471453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471453/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [132 S Waller Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-waller-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $7,000 | [B200468816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468816/) |

## 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 S Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [116 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/116-s-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026
- [415 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [500 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [832 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [5710 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [5821 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [5940 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-s-central-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026

---
Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-08 19:26 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk.

Map, the one permit at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-s-central-ave/