# Building permits at 2525 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 15, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler/electrical room. | $200 | [B200446930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446930/) |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Sign | Install set of led illuminated channel letters on southwest corner of building. "Switch is part of UL sign." | $5,000 | [100474559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100474559/) |
| Feb 21, 2013 | Sign | Install set of led illuminated channel letters on northwest corner of building. "Switch is part of UL sign." | $5,000 | [100474558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100474558/) |
| Aug 18, 2009 | Other | Erection starts: 8/20/2009, erection ends: 8/24/2009. Reinstatement of permit number 100253543 to erect a 30' x 60' canopy for event 8/22/2009. Installation - 8/20/2009 take down - 8/24/2009 | $1,000 | [100305170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100305170/) |
| Aug 27, 2008 | New building | Permit expires on 10/27/2008 erect a 30' x 60' tent for event from september 18 thru september 23, 2008 per plans. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | $5,000 | [100253543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100253543/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [2516 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2516-n-neva-ave/) | 260 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 9 kw. Array output: 8.28 kw. Includes 10.24 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of principal building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0387. | $25,000 | [B200510373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510373/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [2617 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2617-n-neva-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 8.74 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $13,110 | [B200480556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480556/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [2451 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2451-n-harlem-ave/) | 390 ft S | Sign | Panel replacement on existing illuminated, double sided, projecting blade wall sign; 32 sq/ft; west elevation; n/s facing text; home instead | $2,000 | [101084740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084740/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2426 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2426-n-neva-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-6' ' x20'-3' '. Gable roof height to peak: 10'-11' '. | $11,000 | [B200465534](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465534/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2351 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2351-n-harlem-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101071582 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2028 on permit no 101071582 | Not listed | [101087091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087091/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [2708 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-n-neva-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200477699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477699/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [2708 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-n-neva-ave/) | 0.22 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: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200477702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477702/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [2659 N Mont Clare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2659-n-mont-clare-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing 1 story front wood deck & rear open wood stairs same size & location in existing 1-1/2 story frame building per plans | $5,600 | [101083659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083659/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [2451 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2451-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jul 3, 2026
- [2433 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2433-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [2351 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2351-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026
- [2745 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2745-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [2859 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [3115 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3115-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [1933 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1933-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Apr 17, 2026
- [3118 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3118-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [3202 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3202-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [3223 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3223-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026

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