# Building permits at 2501 S Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 27: Self-cert 2019- renovation & duplexing existing 2-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019- renovation & duplexing existing 2-story, masonry, type IIIB, single family residence, group r5, into the basement. Include- 5 new bedrooms & 3rd bathroom in basement.- new interior staircase to basement duplexed rooms.- furnace duct extensions, along with electrical & plumbing modifi | $12,000 | [101085864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085864/) | | Nov 28, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front and rear of house. | $500 | [B200452534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452534/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [3616 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3616-w-26th-st/) | 960 ft SE | Sign | Installation of blade sign for business identification purposes. Has existing electricals but sign will not be connected. (Non-illuminated sign) | $2,000 | [101085801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085801/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [2501 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2501-s-avers-ave/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: full renovation permit for a one story with basement single family masonry building with a new roof deck on main roof and wood pergola (iii-a construction type; r5 occupancy) | $450,000 | [101085930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085930/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2352 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2352-s-millard-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x29'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $54,974 | [B200479400](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479400/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3811 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-w-26th-st/) | 850 ft SW | Other | For permit 101081095: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472558/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3811 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-w-26th-st/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior build-out and renovation of an existing 2,270 sf double-story commercial building for a group B (business) occupancy in a b3-2 community shopping district. The project area includes classroom, office, garage, toilet.(occupancy B, type iii-a construction) | $280,000 | [101081095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081095/) | | May 6, 2026 | [3801 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-26th-st/) | 780 ft SW | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 3-floor, freight elevator and one(1) 1500lb capacity, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007883) | $1,000 | [101083191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083191/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [2644 S Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-s-hamlin-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: inside. | $1,800 | [B200515091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515091/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [2619 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2619-s-avers-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $39,537 | [B200513959](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513959/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [2438 S Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-s-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing enclosed deck and construct new covered, open-air deck in same general location. | $39,585 | [101088156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088156/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [2647 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2647-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101045523. New attached 2-car frame garage and new concrete pad for a total of 3 parking spaces. New 6ft. High rear and side wood fance with metal posts and sliding doors. *Certifed plan corrections* | $32,500 | [101080691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080691/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [2657 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2657-s-lawndale-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 6 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200478586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478586/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2500 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2500-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: renovation and second-floor dormer addition to an existing two-story building to build out a couch house ADU (type v-a construction, group R-5 occupancy) | $250,000 | [101083829](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083829/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2628 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2628-s-millard-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall where windows are located, replacing same windows.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor | $12,000 | [B200474858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474858/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [2345 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-s-millard-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st,2nd,3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200471557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471557/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [2406 S Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2406-s-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st & 2nd floor. | Not listed | [B200471558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471558/) | ## 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 Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2440 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2440-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025 - [2434 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2434-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024 - [2636 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2636-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [2359 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2359-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025 - [2354 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2354-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [2300 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024 - [2859 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026 - [1940 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1940-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [1912 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1912-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [3108 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3108-s-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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