# Building permits at 2837 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at three addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $800,000.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 2, 2025: Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch as open. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 780 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed wood porch as open. New configuration. Same location. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $34,000 | [101073595](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073595/) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc- 2019-cbrc: interior renovation of an existing 2 story, 3 d.u. Brick building & rear porch replacement. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy | $100,000 | [101067347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067347/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2826 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2826-w-walnut-st/) | 140 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 55 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: front elevation. | $15,000 | [B200510840](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510840/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2758 W Maypole Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2758-w-maypole-ave/) | 780 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for a framed 2 story, 2 dwelling unit residence with basement and attached 2 car parking garage. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing per plans (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $800,000 | [101085463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085463/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [2761 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2761-w-lake-st/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: store front. | $1,000 | [B200511987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511987/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [2754 W Maypole Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2754-w-maypole-ave/) | 810 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for a framed 2 story, 2 dwelling unit residence with basement and attached 2 car parking garage. Electrical, mechanical, and plumbing per plans (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $800,000 | [101085462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085462/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2925 W Carroll Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2925-w-carroll-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101080022. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: fire alarm - 1st floor & 2nd floor. | Not listed | [B200507718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507718/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2847 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2847-w-washington-blvd/) | 960 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018264. | $65,775 | [B200507857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507857/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2959 W Fulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2959-w-fulton-st/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: gas station. | $3,500 | [B200477103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477103/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [2800 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-washington-blvd/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $8,800 | [B200470994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470994/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [2787 W Fulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2787-w-fulton-st/) | 570 ft NE | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of new 23.92 kw solar PV system and associated electrical work on roof of existing 1-story building, as per plans (occupancy group: f-1; type IIIB construction) | $102,879 | [101075785](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075785/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [267 N California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/267-n-california-ave/) | 530 ft NE | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of new 28.98 kw solar PV system and associated electrical work on roof of existing 1-story building, as per plans (occupancy group: f-1; type IIIB construction) | $102,879 | [101075787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075787/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2939 W Fulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2939-w-fulton-st/) | 780 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $34,333 | [B200470200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470200/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3012 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3012-w-walnut-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 101011376 must begin work and or request inspection no later than may 2027 on permit no 101011376 | Not listed | [101088886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088886/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2659 W Fulton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2659-w-fulton-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: convenience store. | $2,500 | [B200507946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507946/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2666 W Maypole Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2666-w-maypole-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story 1 dwelling wood framed single family home, slab on grade, and 2 car wood frame garage. Scope includes 6' pressure treated wood fences at the east and west property lines, 5' wrought iron fence and gate at the front (south) property line, and a wrought i | $275,000 | [101080482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080482/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2728 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2728-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, indoor curved stairlift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $18,133 | [101085185](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085185/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3033 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-w-walnut-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 2000 SQ. FT. Location: west parapet rebuild, tuckpoint, N bulge rebuild. | $32,872 | [B200472877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472877/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [2846 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2846-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [2826 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2826-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [2848 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2848-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [2819 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2819-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [2919 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2919-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Nov 1, 2021
- [3012 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3012-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [3033 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [3034 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3034-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [3217 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3217-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [3243 W Walnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3243-w-walnut-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025

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