# Building permits at 2942 N Gresham Ave, Chicago, IL

2942 N Gresham Ave: demolition permitted May 5, a new building Jun 16.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16: Self certified 2019 CBC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (23 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 740 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect 2 story with basement frame 2 du building, front wood balcony, front wood stairs, rear open wood porch, 3 car concrete pad, 6 FT wood fence & 4 FT iron fence as per plan. | $500,000 | [101082205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082205/) |
| May 5, 2026 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $14,000 | [B101080049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080049/) |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Electrical | Install a 100 amp service, replace switches, receptacles, light fixtures and wiring damaged by the flood | $5,000 | [B101056241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101056241/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [2945 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2945-n-wisner-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior foundation facade. | $4,000 | [B200510441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510441/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3058 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3058-n-drake-ave/) | 740 ft N | New building | Construct a new detached frame 2 car garage with a rooftop deck at the rear of a lot improved with a frame residential buildingt | $40,000 | [101085637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085637/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [3011 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3011-n-kimball-ave/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | 793 Square foot addition to an existing residential structure with a 195 sq.ft. Porch addition | $95,000 | [101084592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084592/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2839 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-central-park-ave/) | 990 ft SW | 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 20, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 19.87 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: electric meter. | $13,860 | [B200470364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470364/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.68 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $13,860 | [B200470363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470363/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3035 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3035-n-monticello-ave/) | 940 ft NW | 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/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [3049 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3049-n-drake-ave/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - construction of new 2 story, frame, single family residence w/ basement and roof deck(occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $290,000 | [101080674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080674/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [3037 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-n-central-park-ave/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2. | $65,000 | [B200476516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476516/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3037 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-n-central-park-ave/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit(s), | $65,000 | [B200476192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476192/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [3038 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3038-n-central-park-ave/) | 680 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: garage. | $10,000 | [B200471151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471151/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [2937 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2937-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 410 ft SW | 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 8, 2026 | [2947 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2947-n-kimball-ave/) | 840 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: whole house. | $1,000 | [B200472767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472767/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3023 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3023-n-elbridge-ave/) | 300 ft W | Plumbing | For permit 101042885: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472792/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $23,319 | [B200472299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472299/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [3014 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-elbridge-ave/) | 410 ft W | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | [3568 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3568-w-wolfram-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 3, 2026 | [2801 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2801-n-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect new 3 story 3 dwelling units building wirh 3 parking spaces pad as per plan. | $900,000 | [101086496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086496/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [2912 N Woodard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2912-n-woodard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC 2nd story addition and interior and exterior alterations and renovations to an existing 2 story single family residence with basement. New rear 1-story open wood deck. | $80,000 | [101082269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082269/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/) | 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: parks. | $800 | [B200509428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509428/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3032 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3032-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | 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 18, 2026 | [3033 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3522 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $25,000 | [B101082717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082717/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3018 N Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3018-n-christiana-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Revision to #101073614, change basement/1st floor stair configuration and additional interior alterations, per plans. | $331,440 | [101082254](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082254/) |

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