# Building permits at 238 W 23rd Pl, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M project at 247 W 23rd Pl, permitted May 12. Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 22, 2025: Additional electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 450 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 22, 2025 | Other | For permit 100910472: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200447811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447811/) | | Aug 5, 2021 | New building | Erect a 3-story, type v-a, masonry building with 3 residential du. Previous/proposed use: R-5. | $450,000 | [100910472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100910472/) | | Jun 28, 2021 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | Not listed | [B100912475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100912475/) | | Aug 27, 2009 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Revision to permit 100271587 issued 2/24/09 to change HVAC contractor, subject to field inspection | $550 | [100307880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100307880/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 12, 2026 | [247 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/247-w-23rd-pl/) | 110 ft SW | Roofing | Removal of existing roofing and replacement with new | $2,000,000 | [101079055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079055/) | | May 4, 2026 | [247 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/247-w-23rd-pl/) | 110 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: front entry and mdf room. | $54,000 | [B200467940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467940/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [300 W 23rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-w-23rd-st/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 562; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 61 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 281 openings on 9 floors. | $1,549,000 | [B200507020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507020/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [225 W Alexander St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/225-w-alexander-st/) | 450 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: foundation only for a new 3 unit residential building. (Occupancy R-2, construction type iiib) | $100,000 | [101073868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073868/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2316 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2316-s-wentworth-ave/) | 390 ft E | Sign | Install an awning with lettering on the storefront. ( Tm mei gift shop) | $3,500 | [101085928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085928/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [241 W 24th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/241-w-24th-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 11, MAX. Length 6. Location: rebuild front face brick & east top corner section. | $53,000 | [B200470697](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470697/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [229 W 23rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/229-w-23rd-st/) | 270 ft N | Other | Reinstate permit no 100713678 & 100702832 must begin work and request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 100713678 & 100702832 | Not listed | [101086518](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086518/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [2230 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2230-s-wentworth-ave/) | 770 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,000 | [B200474994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474994/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [2237 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-s-wentworth-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 3rd floor to install screeb wall for new foyer area.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 3rd floor | $10,000 | [B200469779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469779/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2226 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-s-wentworth-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Sign | Install an awing with a graphic on the north side of the building elevation. | $4,800 | [101082771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082771/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2226 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2226-s-wentworth-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Sign | Install an awning with a channel-letter graphic on the east side of the building elevation. This is a corner lot. (Oriental tea) | $4,800 | [101082769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082769/) | | May 29, 2026 | [235 W Cermak Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/235-w-cermak-rd/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 18. Parapet rebuilding: 24 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $18,200 | [B200470852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470852/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2263 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2263-s-wentworth-ave/) | 550 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 10600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $144,000 | [B200471219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471219/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 20, 2026 | [2200 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2200-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 7/25/2026, erection ends: 7/26/2026. CBC2019. Reinstatement of 2022 permit 100956698 for the 2026 chinatown stage on july 25-26. Setup july 25 and takedown july 26, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Chicago special events management. | $3,000 | [101085749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085749/) | ## 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 23rd Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [247 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/247-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [316 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/316-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit May 21, 2025 - [331 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/331-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [446 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [2124 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2124-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [2223 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2223-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 - [2231 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2231-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit May 15, 2025 - [2344 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2344-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [2345 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [2604 W 23rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2604-w-23rd-pl/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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