# Building permits at 233 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 12, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC. Revision to permit # 101000853 to change the layout of the rear porch and repair the front porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 430 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Revision to permit # 101000853 to change the layout of the rear porch and repair the front porch as per plans. (Construction type VA occupancy R-5 | $5,000 | [101071079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071079/) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Other | For permit 101000853: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200431699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431699/) |
| May 13, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit #1010000803.to change vent/refrigeration contractor. | Not listed | [B200016688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200016688/) |
| May 1, 2024 | Electrical | This permit application will substitute permit # 1010000853. Also install new 200 am service with three exterior meter sockets one meter to be used for public. | $100 | [B101050093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101050093/) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#101000853 change plumbing contractor | Not listed | [B200011235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200011235/) |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:interior and exterior remodeling to existing two (2) flat, also replace front and back open wood porches, all same in size and location as existing, as per plans | $150,000 | [101000853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101000853/) |
| Jun 20, 2006 | Electrical | Repair service riser, store damage. | Not listed | [B100119471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100119471/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs, repairs to existing stairs and shingle roofing, removal and replacementof existing open wood porch, and construction of new open wood balcony above porch to correctexisting violations as per plans for existing 2-1/2 story, 2-dwelling-unit residential building.(occupa | $48,000 | [101080514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080514/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | [233 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-laramie-ave/) | 1,000 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 0 interior common areas, exterior work, shed / garage. | $3,000 | [B200477750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477750/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [210 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-lockwood-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations renovations, new open wood stairs and new frame garage to an existing 3 story frame building s.f.r. As per plans. (Type VA, occupancy r-5) | $80,000 | [101081534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081534/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [315 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-n-lotus-ave/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing multi-unit building to duplex basement and first floor unit, second floor unit remodeled duplex to attic space, new rear wood 6' fence and new (3) open parking spaces at existing 2-1/2 story 2 d.u. Stucco & frame building w/ basement (occupancy class  | $35,000 | [101072070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072070/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [335 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/335-n-lockwood-ave/) | 570 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Concrete work. Roof: nonstructural repair. IL Roofing contractor license #104015273. | $22,000 | [B200480089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480089/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [161 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-long-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 146'-11' ' (length). Location: both sides. | $7,974 | [B200470680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470680/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/) | 430 ft S | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: new construction of two-story, 2,585 sf single-family home with new accessory two-car frame garage (occupancy group R-5; type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101071091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071091/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [5235 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-w-lake-st/) | 880 ft NE | Other | For permit 100915732: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468889/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [133 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/133-n-lockwood-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement and side of building. | $2,800 | [B200469133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469133/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5329 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5329-w-ferdinand-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Alteration level 3 - interior alterations and third floor addition to existing 2-flat residence per plans. Duplex first floor unit w/ basement. Duplex second floor unit w/ third floor per plans. Repair enclosed frame porch at rear per plans. Repair existing open front porch per plans. Install 31 lin | $180,000 | [101087533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087533/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5251 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-w-ferdinand-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: hallways and basement. | $4,800 | [B200507370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507370/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [237 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/237-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 360 SQ. FT. Location: building brick parapet. | $9,500 | [B200479682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479682/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [231 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-n-pine-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: provision of new electrical power outlets and low voltage outlets, removal of sink and selective interior finish replacement. (Occ grp e-1; const type i-b) | $500,000 | [101085208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085208/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5325 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-ferdinand-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.97 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,243 | [B200472624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472624/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5325 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-ferdinand-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service conductor, exterior. | $1,900 | [B200472627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472627/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on N Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [169 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/169-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 31, 2025
- [168 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/168-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [164 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/164-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [160 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/160-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [153 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/153-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [127 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/127-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025
- [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026

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