# Building permits at 2340 W Mclean Ave, Chicago, IL

2229 W Armitage Ave: a new building permitted May 13, demolition Jun 2.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 13, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 870 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $4,056 | [B200425476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425476/) |
| Oct 21, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of first floor and expansion of second floor in existing 2 story single family residence. Conditional permit subject to field inspection | $150,000 | [100313700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100313700/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2332 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2332-w-mclean-ave/) | 85 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 8. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement,garage. | $18,000 | [B200511211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511211/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [2129 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2129-n-oakley-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $25,500 | [101086089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086089/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2076 N Campbell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2076-n-campbell-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101074317 for new garage roof deck, pergola and stair and interior alterations, new second story addition, new rear 2 story addition above basement floor and new rear deck and first floor and at grade for existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit residence (r-3; type v) | $5,000 | [101080766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080766/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2072 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2072-n-western-ave/) | 530 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: sprinkler room, stairwells. | Not listed | [B200480313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480313/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [2423 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2423-w-mclean-ave/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to all floors of an existing two story, two unit building with basement. Provide new rear addition at second floor residential unit, new rear egress non-combustible deck and stair, new front entry stair to replace existing. New two car garage, as per plans. | $350,000 | [101085619](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085619/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2247 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2247-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 970 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation and rear addition to existing 2 1/2 story 2 du residential building to incude demolition and replacement of interior walls, portions of exterior masonry, enclosed porch, and a new v-a 2 car detached garage with roof deck as per plans (occupancy group r5; type IIIA construct | $550,000 | [101020003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101020003/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [2076 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2076-n-western-ave/) | 560 ft NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 4 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $118,700 | [101087203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087203/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2324 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2324-w-dickens-ave/) | 320 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-certification remodel to existing garage at single unit residence, including new roof deck and new stairs. No change to use or occupancy. | $25,000 | [101084042](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084042/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2333 W Charleston St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2333-w-charleston-st/) | 480 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 12'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 6'-5' ' (length). Location: side of the property. | $4,598 | [B200476877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476877/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2058 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2058-n-western-ave/) | 410 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 30 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: common area. | $7,000 | [B200477846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477846/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2215 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-mclean-ave/) | 940 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(bryant, 582lj05a090a2a0aa, roof top). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $17,127 | [B200474719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474719/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [2221 W Charleston St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2221-w-charleston-st/) | 990 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $9,500 | [B200475102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475102/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [2223 W Charleston St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2223-w-charleston-st/) | 980 ft NE | 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. | $3,000 | [B200472956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472956/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1889 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1889-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to convert existing ground floor retail space in a 3 story mixed use building to a children's day care, per plans. (Sprinkler changes under a separate permit) certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $200,000 | [101077251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077251/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2240 W Homer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2240-w-homer-st/) | 870 ft SE | Alteration or repair | SC 2019. Convert 2 dwelling unit residential building to a single-family residence. Work includes interior alterations to the basement, first and second floors and a new detached 2 car garage with a roof deck and non-combustible access stairs, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $425,000 | [101083325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083325/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2229 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2229-w-armitage-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101081262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081262/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2330 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2330-w-armitage-ave/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit j. | $2,000 | [B200472237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472237/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [1959 N Wilmot Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1959-n-wilmot-ave/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back elevation 500 sq.ft of grinding. | $21,000 | [B200471632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471632/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1953 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1953-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: required repairs caused by vehicle impact: repair damaged hardie board, seal and replace windows, install hardie board. Repair interior drywall. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior and interior work. | $8,900 | [B200467809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467809/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2229 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2229-w-armitage-ave/) | 870 ft SE | New building | Proposed 3 story/2 unit residence w/basement and roof deck/enclosure, rear 2 story deck/stairs. 6' Wood fence, and 2 car garage w/roof deck, per plans. | $500,000 | [101082670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082670/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2441 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2441-w-cortland-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | For permit 101077642: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507792/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2074 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2074-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of existing (5) dwelling units and (1) commercial space (existing dance studio into offices) in existing 3 story mixed use buildng w/ basement as per plans (occupancy group R-2, B; type IIIA construction) | $710,000 | [101087205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087205/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2144 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2144-n-bell-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit 101048992 interior repairs to existing 2-1/2 story brick coach house due to fire damage (occupancy group R-5, type iii-a construction), per plans change of contractors:mason - mark c construction and HVAC - comfortable heating inc certified plans corrections: conditi | $322,325 | [101081373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081373/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [1890 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1890-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of existing bathroom (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3b. | $27,000 | [B200479073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479073/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2062 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2062-n-leavitt-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 949 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof of dwelling. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017822. | $26,770 | [B200479104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479104/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [2415 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2415-w-cortland-st/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New 2 story brick & frame 2 car garage w/ 2nd floor coach house as per plans. Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections new front house (2du) submitted under separate permit (101070601)nic | $120,000 | [101071480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071480/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2439 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2439-w-cortland-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Install new geothermal vertical closed loop wells in rear yard of existing 2 dwelling unit condo building to serve unit 1- 1st floor and basement duplex unit only. Excavation for geothermal wells and associated trenching shall not be less than 1'-0" to adjacent property lines. Proposed quantity of 9 | $40,000 | [B200457288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457288/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2415 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2415-w-cortland-st/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New 2 story, 2 dwelling units brick & frame residential building with basement, roof access penthouse. New rooftop deck. New front metal stairs, 2nd floor front bay window and new rear 2 story metal porch. New 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans certified plans corrections: c | $580,000 | [101070601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070601/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [2522 W Charleston St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2522-w-charleston-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200474002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474002/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1858 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1858-n-western-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Install a lightbox on the storefront. This is a corner lot building. | $4,677 | [101083556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083556/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2212 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: interior of a single family home. | $9,000 | [B200473909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473909/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [2441 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2441-w-cortland-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 3-unit with basement, 4 story building building to create a conversion unit at existing basement, includes lowered basement floor, no underpinning (occupancy R-2 - residential. Construction type iiia) convert to 4 dwelling units per plans | $175,000 | [101077642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077642/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [2212 W Shakespeare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2212-w-shakespeare-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | For permit 101065428: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470730/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [2415 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2415-w-cortland-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $18,000 | [B101081476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081476/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [1880 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1880-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Sign | A sign with illuminated number 1880 and circular logo above | $15,000 | [101082787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082787/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Mclean Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2332 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2332-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [2417 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2417-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [2423 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2423-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [2230 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2230-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [2215 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [2127 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2127-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2022
- [2124 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [2021 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025
- [2852 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2852-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025
- [2858 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2858-w-mclean-ave/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025

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