# Building permits at 261 N Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 24, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior 1st and second and chimney tuckpoint. | $2,500 | [B200451578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451578/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | [4400 W West End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4400-w-west-end-ave/) | 620 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, repair downspout and pvc pipes. | $5,000 | [B200509821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509821/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4306 W Maypole Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4306-w-maypole-ave/) | 570 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and west elevations. | $2,500 | [B200509719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509719/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [4249 W Maypole Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4249-w-maypole-ave/) | 800 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc repairing existing three story wood rear porch. Replacing handrails additional stringers and treads. Deck, roof and stringers to remain. (Type 3a & R-5 use) | $20,000 | [101082564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082564/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4430 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4430-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200513572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513572/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [4535 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4535-w-lake-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: maintenance f exterior including chimney. | $19,200 | [B200468096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468096/) |

## 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 Kostner Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [201 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/201-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [30 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/30-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [831 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [847 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/847-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [852 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/852-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [1260 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1260-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [1356 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1356-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [1440 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1440-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [1551 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1551-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [1839 N Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1839-n-kostner-ave/): newest permit May 16, 2025

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 15:29 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 5 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/261-n-kostner-ave/
