# Building permits at 2820 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $475,000 alteration or repair at 2850 N Ridgeway Ave, permitted Sep 21.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (15 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | 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. | $3,750 | [B200445794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200445794/) |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Electrical | Add 100 amp service for public lighting and power for building. | $2,000 | [B100730628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100730628/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: southside of home. | $13,597 | [B200511720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511720/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 200 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478645/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 200 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478621/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 200 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478634/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 200 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478612/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 460 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of existing 2 dwelling unit building. Selective demolition of interior walls, floors, andexterior walls. New configuration of living spaces. Addition of rear deck. New work includes framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. (Occupancy group R-5, ty | $475,000 | [101085306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085306/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2910 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-avers-ave/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and third floor dormer addition to existing 3 story 2d.u. Building. Third floor unit deconversion. (Occupancy group R-5; type 3a construction) | $150,000 | [101087117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087117/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3655 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3655-w-diversey-ave/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: store front. | $9,000 | [B200512037](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512037/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [2941 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-hamlin-ave/) | 870 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $27,000 | [B200511077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511077/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/) | 980 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parks. | $800 | [B200509428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509428/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2713 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2713-n-avers-ave/) | 780 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $9,100 | [B200472180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472180/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2728 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2728-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 40 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $1,500 | [B200513389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513389/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [2941 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-harding-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation and duplex of first floor and basement within an existing two-story two-unit residence (type iii-a construction, group R-5 residential occupancy) | $150,000 | [101086671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086671/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3635 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: store front. | $13,600 | [B200512038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512038/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 54'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $7,426 | [B200511314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511314/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3934 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3934-w-george-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $3,000 | [B200478605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478605/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement.. | $100 | [B200468869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468869/) |

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

- [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [2842 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2842-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025
- [2716 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2716-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026
- [2941 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2026
- [2624 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2624-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026
- [2532 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2532-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [2509 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2509-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Feb 19, 2026
- [2444 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2444-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [2433 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2433-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [3257 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3257-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025

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