# Building permits at 2857 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2021: Alternative code approval permit #100888318 schd 40 pvc piping and fitting to be used underground and above. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 20, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Alternative code approval permit #100888318 schd 40 pvc piping and fitting to be used underground and above draining inside the building. | $7,500 | [100945129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100945129/) | | Jul 6, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: gut rehab of existing 2-story frame coach house, replace roof same size and location, remove 1-story section between the front and rear building to add 1-car open parking pad with new driveway, existing retail grocery store and 5 d.u. N.I.C | $20,000 | [100888318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100888318/) | | May 3, 2010 | Alteration or repair | North-east-southwest-south elevations: grinding, rebuild two chimneys, rebuild parapet wall, masonry repairs. Replace approx 300 bricks on south wall and install steel lintel above glass block window. Repair bricks at two front steps subject to field inspection | $26,000 | [100341820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100341820/) | | Jul 4, 2008 | Electrical | Upgrading existing 100a 7 meters electrical service to 600a 240/120v. Intaling new main 600a disconect switch, five meters and five cicuit breaker panels for apartments. 1 Meter 200a for the grocery store and one for the public wiring new circuit breaker panels to existing feeders only.plan# 21918 | $9,600 | [B100242293](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100242293/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 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 21, 2026 | [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 100 ft SW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 15, 2026 | [3640 W Oakdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-w-oakdale-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 23 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: units, basement, common area and backyard.. | $9,460 | [B200516011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200516011/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 380 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/) | 770 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/) | 860 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/) | 740 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/) | 600 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/) | 600 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [3072 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3072-n-avers-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 262'-0' ' (length). Location: property line fence. | $25,000 | [B200515250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515250/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [2854 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2854-n-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace rear wood deck and stairs and railings with new wood framing, composite decking, and aluminum railings. Extend new stairs out and provide a new prefab covered pergola. | $60,000 | [101087665](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087665/) | | 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3035 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3035-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel and roof tear off of existing 2-story, type VA frame, 20' ht., 2-unit residence for new (800) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 2nd story addition, new (464) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, rear 2-story addition with basement, new type VA frame, 14' ht., detached, 2-car garage wi | $400,000 | [101084792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084792/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2937 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2937-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: basement: repair concrete floor where damaged and seal, repair rear concrete stairs, patch and repair foundation walls, install new mop sink, install water filters on existing kitchen prep. And bar tap supply, enclose mechanical room. Exterior: repair concrete along gang way, refinish | $250,000 | [101079021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079021/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 20 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: commercial space. | $2,800 | [B200470271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470271/) | | May 29, 2026 | [3014 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-elbridge-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement & outside. | $6,000 | [B200469343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469343/) | | May 28, 2026 | [2713 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2713-n-avers-ave/) | 0.25 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 13, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1640 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003416. | $32,500 | [B200470386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470386/) | | 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: - [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [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 - [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 - [2739 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2739-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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