# Building permits at 2437 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Feb 5: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 140 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 5, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.38 kw. Location: roof of garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0021. | $28,465 | [B200455761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455761/) | | Feb 5, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 2.46 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0021. | $28,465 | [B200455758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455758/) | | Aug 7, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Rear porch new deck rails & treads. All eork non structural. | $2,400 | [100304956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100304956/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 31, 2026 | [2423 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2423-n-bernard-st/) | 140 ft S | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect new 2 car detached frame garage roof top deck as per plan. Primary building 2 story frame SFR. | $35,000 | [101085001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085001/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [2438 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-n-kimball-ave/) | 250 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations of the building. | $8,800 | [B200515071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515071/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [2527 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2527-n-drake-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x21'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '. | $34,445 | [B200514784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514784/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [2427 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2427-n-kimball-ave/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to basement of existing 2-story brick single-family residence (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction), per plans | $144,000 | [101072111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072111/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2513 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2513-n-bernard-st/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, attic. | $3,500 | [B200513982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513982/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3325 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3325-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: revision to express permit: b200466023 (for bathroom remodel) to remove basement interior non- structural corridor from scope of work permited on b200466023. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement, bathroom. | $100,000 | [B200507134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507134/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [2516 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2516-n-drake-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: rear of the house. | $6,000 | [B200509183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509183/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [2537 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2537-n-st-louis-ave/) | 740 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $29,500 | [B200506804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506804/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [2435 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2435-n-drake-ave/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 25' ht., 2-unit residence for first floor duplex down into existing basement, new open rear wood stair, and repairs to existing type VA frame, detached, 2-car garage (occupacy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $350,000 | [101083782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083782/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [3325 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3325-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 960 ft N | Other | For permit b200466023: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473711/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2516 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2516-n-drake-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: removal of existing rear deck/stairs, proposed rear 1 story addition for an existing 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $150,000 | [101077085](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077085/) | | May 27, 2026 | [2435 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2435-n-drake-ave/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019: replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $25,500 | [101083683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083683/) | | May 9, 2026 | [2533 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2533-n-bernard-st/) | 620 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 200 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Brick work. | $50,000 | [B200467896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467896/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3325 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3325-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing basement men's and women's restrooms, replacement of plumbing fixtures with associated piping and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement restrooms. | $100,000 | [B200466023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466023/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [2322 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2322-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation and second floor addition to an existing single-family residence to convert to two-units with basement ADU, new two-story rear open metal porch (type v-a construction, R-5 residential). | $200,000 | [101082972](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082972/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3513 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3513-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 64'-5' ' (length). Location: installation of a wood fence in the back yard. | $6,010 | [B200512002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512002/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [2602 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2602-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 72 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 12 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), repl associated drywall, kit | $112,000 | [B200508847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508847/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [3435 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3435-w-belden-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 29'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $46,827 | [B200506955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506955/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [3542 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3542-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: replacement of existing rear porch enclosure members, windows, studs & exterior siding. Reinforce 2 existing beams. Replace 1 front window. (Current and proposed occupancy R-5; current and proposed construction type vb) | $50,000 | [101084589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084589/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [3600 W Fullerton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3600-w-fullerton-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101044292. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 4 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200476987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476987/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [3534 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3534-w-belden-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $6,803 | [B200477183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477183/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3335 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-w-belden-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101063927: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476064/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [2456 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2456-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 30, MAX. Length 9. Location: masonry repairs. | $25,000 | [B200472524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472524/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2602 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2602-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 17, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work. | $16,700 | [B200472754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472754/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3524 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3524-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: in-kind replacement 1-story exterior front wood open porch at existing coach house. No change in size/location/configuration. Occupancy group R-5 type IIIA construction. | $10,000 | [101083023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083023/) | | May 15, 2026 | [2248 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2248-n-kimball-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $25,498 | [B200468574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468574/) | ## 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 N Bernard St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2446 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2446-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025 - [2423 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2423-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026 - [2451 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2451-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 - [2513 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2513-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026 - [2533 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2533-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 9, 2026 - [3605 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [3630 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3630-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026 - [3718 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3718-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025 - [3721 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3721-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026 - [3732 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3732-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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