# Building permits at 2850 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 21: Self cert 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of existing 2 dwelling unit building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (16 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [2910 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-avers-ave/) | 710 ft W | 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 | [3635 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-diversey-ave/) | 880 ft SE | 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 | [3655 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3655-w-diversey-ave/) | 730 ft SE | 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/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) | 660 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) | 280 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2728 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2728-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.21 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 19, 2026 | [3568 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3568-w-wolfram-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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' '. | $28,935 | [B200480160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480160/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3032 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3032-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and north. | $59,000 | [B200509322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509322/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2839 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $16,000 | [B200506680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506680/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [3033 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: build out at basement, 1st and 2nd floor including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work to an existing 2 story brick building with basement, at 1st floor: retail at front with proposed staff lounge area at rear,removng illegal dwelling unit at rear of the 1st floor. The 2nd floor | $130,000 | [101077645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077645/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2713 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2713-n-avers-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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 Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2857 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2857-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2021
- [2916 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2916-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [2922 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2922-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [2952 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2952-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2024
- [2739 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2739-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [2968 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2968-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025
- [2969 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2969-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025
- [3114 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3114-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2020
- [3119 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jul 5, 2025
- [3136 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3136-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026

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