# Building permits at 2968 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL 2942 N Gresham Ave: demolition permitted May 5, a new building Jun 16. Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 11, 2025: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (37 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 11, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 83 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,000 | [B200453502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453502/) | | Sep 21, 2014 | Electrical | Electrical wiring | $19,000 | [B100561685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100561685/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 40 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [3072 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3072-n-avers-ave/) | 840 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 790 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/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 990 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 12, 2026 | [2941 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-hamlin-ave/) | 640 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101065878 to add additional electrical outlets and update electrical common panel for existing 2-story, type VA frame, 33' ht., 2-unit building with basement (occupancy group R-5; type VA construction). | $201,000 | [101087584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087584/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/) | 920 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: 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/) | 340 ft 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 18, 2026 | [3033 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 420 ft 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/) | 610 ft 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/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3119 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: first time interior build-out for yoga at 1st floor retail in existing 4 story 27 d.u./retail building (occupancy group B type IIIA construction) as per plan. | $80,000 | [101084918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084918/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3115 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3115-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: first time interior build-out for office at 1st floor retail in existing 4 story 27 d.u./retail building (occupancy group m type IIIA construction) as per plan. | $180,000 | [101084914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084914/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3105 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3105-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: first time interior build-out for retail at 1st floor in existing 4 story 27 d.u./retail building (occupancy group m type IIIA construction) as per plan. | $100,000 | [101084851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084851/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3037 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-n-central-park-ave/) | 790 ft NE | 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/) | 790 ft NE | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | For permit 101065878: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475079/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2937 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2937-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 930 ft 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 2, 2026 | [3023 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3023-n-elbridge-ave/) | 910 ft E | Other | 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 660 ft 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/) | 800 ft E | 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 13, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 660 ft 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 5, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 840 ft N | Other | For permit 101065878: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468934/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3004 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-n-avers-ave/) | 990 ft W | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [2854 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2854-n-drake-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 21, 2026 | [3078 N Haussen Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-haussen-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101087923. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st, and 2nd floors. | $30,000 | [B200511218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511218/) | | Sep 19, 2026 | [3568 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3568-w-wolfram-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 18, 2026 | [2910 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-n-avers-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi S | 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 8, 2026 | [3058 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3058-n-drake-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [2839 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [3136 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3136-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $21,068 | [B200481405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481405/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3049 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3049-n-drake-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 29, 2026 | [3145 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3145-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - full interior renovation of frame 3-du residence w/basement (occupancy R-5; construction type va) | $150,000 | [101065897](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065897/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $14,000 | [B101080049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080049/) | ## 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: - [2969 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2969-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [2952 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2952-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2024 - [2922 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2922-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [2916 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2916-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [2857 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2857-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2021 - [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [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 - [3141 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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