# Building permits at 2744 W 18th St, Chicago, IL

14 permits on record here. The newest, May 22: Remove and replace existing rear enclosed frame porch and stairs with open steel porch for an existing 4. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 560 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear enclosed frame porch and stairs with open steel porch for an existing 4 floors 8d.u. Brick building per plan. | $31,200 | [101080563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080563/) |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Other | For permit 101067044: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200465579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465579/) |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Other | For permit 101067044: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200429474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429474/) |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - revision to permit #101033408 to revise layoutson existing dwelling units at existing 4-story 8 dwelling unitbrick building w/ basement. No change to unit 1f. (Occupancyclass R-2, construction type iiia) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $65,000 | [101067044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067044/) |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: contractor change. | $500 | [B200404222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404222/) |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - renovation to cure code violations at existing 4 story brick building w/ basement (occupancy class R-2, construction type iiia) | $50,000 | [101033408](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101033408/) |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Demolition | Wreck and remove the addition between the porch and garage. Work to address violations. | $3,000 | [101032537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101032537/) |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Electrical | Correct electrical violations,install additional outlets thruout all apartments, install gfci outlets as required per locations, install gfci outlets on countertops in kitchen, replace broken and painted outlets, need accessible disconnect for washer, dryer and furnace,remove all expoed old wiring a | $10,000 | [B101029626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101029626/) |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing east parapet wall, remove/replace damaged bricks, tuckpoint cornice on south wall. | $6,000 | [101010491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101010491/) |
| May 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing steel lintel with new, at south elevation, also repair existing masonry and spot tuckpoint all around where needed including parapet walls, all same as existing, as per plans | $8,000 | [100912817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100912817/) |
| Jan 13, 2021 | Fence, wall or deck | Repairs only to exising rear enclosed porch (hardware upgrade, handrails & guardrails) | $6,000 | [100902129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100902129/) |
| Sep 12, 2016 | Electrical | 400 Amps electric service | $10,000 | [B100666449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100666449/) |
| Oct 12, 2010 | Electrical | Add emergency light, one on each floor-total 3 lights. Add two normal lights. | $700 | [B100366627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100366627/) |
| Jan 8, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing basement, replace existing wood beams and posts. Repair existing enclosed frame porch, replace rotted boards, treads and bolt existing stringer to wall. Repair existing lintel above the store front. Scrap and paint existing fire escape. | $8,000 | [100294787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100294787/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2737-w-18th-st/) | 120 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 20 SQ. FT. Location: exterior work. | $9,768 | [B200508908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508908/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2737-w-18th-st/) | 120 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $30,057 | [B200508902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508902/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1604 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1604-s-fairfield-ave/) | 560 ft N | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 6 d.u. Building with basement, 3 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad, 5' high wood fence, entire building sprinklered as per plan (occupancy group R-2, type VA construction). | $998,890 | [101083498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083498/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2632 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2632-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 211 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: top area of right and left sides of home. | $37,000 | [B200510810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510810/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2875 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2875-w-19th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: exterior elevations-varies locations. | $47,300 | [B200482009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200482009/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2642 W 15th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2642-w-15th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NE | Sign | Installing 40 FT illuminated ground sign witn emc; s/w lot location; n/s facing text. Plamondon | $18,000 | [101082237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082237/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 18th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2737 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2737-w-18th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [2711 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2711-w-18th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [2331 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2331-w-18th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026
- [2251 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2251-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025
- [2215 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [2207 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2207-w-18th-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [2159 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2159-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [2158 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2158-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [2157 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2157-w-18th-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024
- [2142 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2142-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024

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