# Building permits at 2737 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 24: Illuminated wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 24, 2026 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation 44 sq/ft; dobbs | $4,000 | [101083932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083932/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | Sign | Non-illuminated wall sign; west elevation 44 sq/ft; dobbs complete auto service | $2,200 | [101083931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083931/) | ## 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), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [2644 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-n-central-ave/) | 590 ft S | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 3500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $262,325 | [101089361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089361/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [2701 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-central-ave/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations at an existing 1-story,commercial frame building to utilize as new restaurant. New rear frame addition. New 6ft high, masonry trash enclosure. New landscaping and parking configuration per plans. Total proposed parking spaces: 4 (including 1 ADA acces | $79,320 | [101079875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079875/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5510 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-w-drummond-pl/) | 860 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101020605 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 101020605 | Not listed | [101088076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088076/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [2805 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2805-n-linder-ave/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade along all elevations. | $65,240 | [B200480001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480001/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5507 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5507-w-diversey-ave/) | 580 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200478483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478483/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5443 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5443-w-schubert-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 14 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, outside. | $13,623 | [B200475140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475140/) | | May 21, 2026 | [2644 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-n-central-ave/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: as per tibaldo email on 4/17/26 arch needs another review interior alterations to existing 2 story building vacant (funeral home)with basement. Scope to include installation of new elevator to connect all 3 floors of the existing building.all other work and new tenant build-out to be | $52,000 | [101078147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078147/) | | May 8, 2026 | [2644 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-n-central-ave/) | 590 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101077510. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: building renovation. | Not listed | [B200464951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464951/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [5500 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5500-w-george-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: staircase enclosed porch. | $2,450 | [B200511404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511404/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [2831 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2831-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: indoor living area and exterior. | $16,000 | [B200506899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506899/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5450 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5450-w-drummond-pl/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, unit 1, unit 2. | $4,500 | [B200478343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478343/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [2856 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2856-n-linder-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of the principal building -solar install. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0676. | $39,272 | [B200472843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472843/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place faceing east | $1,500 | [101083856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083856/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place south face | $1,500 | [101083855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083855/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place | $1,500 | [101083854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083854/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2701 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [2819 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2819-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [2644 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [2946 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2946-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [2453 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2453-n-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 14, 2025 - [2450 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2450-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026 - [2447 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2447-n-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025 - [3031 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3031-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [3119 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [3124 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3124-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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