# Building permits at 2740 N Wayne Ave, Chicago, IL

11 permits issued within a quarter mile in the last 30 days, at least twice the monthly pace before that.

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 11: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,185 | [B200469989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469989/) |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Electrical | Replace 1200sf of drywall, 4 windows, 6 doors. Floors, kitchen cabinets, paint and plumbing fixtures. Electrical permit#100763792...in 2740 N. Wayne unit a. | $35,000 | [100765418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100765418/) |
| May 24, 2018 | Electrical | Replace switches and outlets in unit a | $500 | [B100763792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100763792/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [2815 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-n-southport-ave/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 2. Location: first & second floors. | $5,500 | [B200513926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513926/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [1215 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front elevation. | $6,500 | [B200513621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513621/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1356 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1356-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 360 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Build new coffee service counter with coffee service equipment and pastry display area. | $30,000 | [101085005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085005/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [2736 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2736-n-janssen-ave/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of 1 dwelling unit in existing 4 story 1 unit single family attached residential building with attached private garage. Widening of existing interior stair opening in place, with new engineered lumber girders and steel posts carried to new concrete footings,  | $200,000 | [101086527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086527/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1448 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construction of new ADU over existing 2 car frame garage including mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans.principle building: existing 2 story frame with 2 residential units. | $150,000 | [101082163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082163/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1419 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1419-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 540 ft W | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: interior demolition only of interior partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing in existing 2-story former retail food establishment. No demolition of existing structure. Construction type iiib.consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $60,000 | [101084951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084951/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2843 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2843-n-lincoln-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration within existing unit to convert den into new bedroom (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 206-bedroom. | $5,600 | [B200477834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477834/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1309 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1309-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 320 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC renovation of existing occupiable rooftop including repair replace existing decking and pergola on 4 story townhome (occ r5 con iiib) | $25,000 | [101085103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085103/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2644 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2644-n-lakewood-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Other | For permit 101071916: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481313/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1310 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-w-george-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 200. Lighting outlets: 100. Specific location: each residential & commercial units. | $15,000 | [B200463888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463888/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [1307 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1307-w-schubert-ave/) | 560 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2336 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house and garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020496. | $28,539 | [B200472152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472152/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2815 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2815-n-lakewood-ave/) | 560 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 70 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $7,500 | [B200471417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471417/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [2841 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2841-n-southport-ave/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, cabinetry, decking and planters to existing private rooftop deck for unit 3w at existing 4-story, 3-unit masonry building (occupancy type R-5, type 3a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. Structural peer review. | $35,000 | [101082387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082387/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2804 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2804-n-lakewood-ave/) | 430 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing stair enclosure with new enclosure. Replace existing roof deck with new roof deck. | $45,000 | [101023842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101023842/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2736 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2736-n-janssen-ave/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $150,000 | [B200464639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464639/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1456 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1456-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 950 ft W | Other | Install a total of six new steel columns and concrete pads; install new steel beam connect to new steel column and separate connected new steel beam. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $27,300 | [B200468417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468417/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2716 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2716-n-racine-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade/brickwork. | $17,000 | [B200513810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513810/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1235 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1235-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior 2nd floor bathroom remodel including plumbing (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1f only (2nd floor bathroom only) | $30,000 | [B200510567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510567/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1324 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1324-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame mixed use building and a detached frame garage | $19,000 | [B101083909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083909/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [1324 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1324-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame mixed use building and a detached frame garage | $19,000 | [101083909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083909/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2658 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2658-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 685 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011601. | $31,500 | [B200508802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508802/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1307 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1307-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000268. | $75,000 | [B200507667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507667/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [2624 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2624-n-racine-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Sc 2019 CBRC. Erect a 3 story type IIIA two dwelling unit masonry building with a basement, a rear 3 story porch and stair, an occupiable roof deck above the 3rd floor with a stair enclosure and pergola. A new rear detached 2 car garage with a roof deck, access stair and pergola, as per plans. | $785,000 | [101084366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084366/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2704 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior balcony (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,100 | [B200477768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477768/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2704 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior balcony (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,100 | [B200477767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477767/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2704 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,695 | [B200477765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477765/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [2555 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2555-n-southport-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019764. | $21,796 | [B200476936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476936/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2912 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2912-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, cabinets, countertop and trim at existing office space, no plumbing or electrical in scope. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s),1st floor only: 2912 | $10,000 | [B200463887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463887/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [1150 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101044657 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101044657. Separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101085258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085258/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1149 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1149-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to lobby within existing restaurant, add new partition, relocate counter and add new electrical. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), lobby of storefront. | $10,000 | [B200472291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472291/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2648 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2648-n-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC erect pergola on an existing garage rooftop deck. | $20,000 | [101082227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082227/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [2912 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2912-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 duct furnace(goodman gr9s960803bn) 1 central furnace(whirlpool, ground level). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ground level. | $7,500 | [B200468873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468873/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [2649 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2649-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [2625 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [2330 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2330-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025
- [2242 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2242-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [2238 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2238-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [3639 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3639-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [3711 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3711-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [3721 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3721-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [3752 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3752-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [3817 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-n-wayne-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026

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