# Building permits at 3142 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.3M new building at 4852 N Sawyer Ave, permitted Aug 7. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Apr 27, 2025: Repair of existing communication equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 770 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 27, 2025 | Other | Repair of existing communication equipment. Location: 1b front. | $2,300 | [B200423175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423175/) | | Apr 15, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 2 front. | $25,000 | [B200421471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200421471/) | | Sep 24, 2024 | Other | Reinstatement of 101036900, must begin work and request inspections no later than january 2025, inspections must be requested on original permit number. | Not listed | [101060263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060263/) | | Nov 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Self certification process, interior and exterior alterations to existing 1 story masonry building as per plans, type 1a construction, use: grocery store, restaurant ( 3142 W lawrence ave- 4801-11 N kedzie ave ) | $295,000 | [101036900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036900/) | | May 12, 2010 | Sign | Grocery | $2,000 | [100333103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100333103/) | | Nov 4, 2009 | Sign | Channel letter sign on east elevation of the building | $3,000 | [100300484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100300484/) | | Jul 6, 2009 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage security alarm system job # 329-11105 lindo michoacan contact sado marin adt sales rep steve stamler | $224 | [B100299557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100299557/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [4915 N Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4915-n-troy-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior rehab, finish basement, exterior repairs and replacement of existing rear wood porch in existing, 2 story + basement masonry 2 flat. (Occupancy group R-5, type 3a construction) | $275,000 | [101086490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086490/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4852 N Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4852-n-sawyer-ave/) | 770 ft NW | New building | Proposed 3 story/6 unit residence w/roof deck/enclosures, rear 3 story stairs to roof, rear 1st floor porches and 2nd/3rd floor decks, and 6 car garage w/roof deck and pergola, per plans. | $1,250,000 | [101080516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080516/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [4832 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4832-n-spaulding-ave/) | 950 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: address violations to enclosed porch. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, repair rear enclosed porch per violations.. | $5,000 | [B200474431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474431/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4832 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4832-n-spaulding-ave/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: common area, 2nd floor unit. | $3,000 | [B200473165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473165/) | | May 23, 2026 | [3057 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3057-w-lawrence-ave/) | 520 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 4 circiuts for 8 new outlets. | $1,600 | [B200471833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471833/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [3037 W Leland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-w-leland-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Landing: 126 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $15,000 | [B200511225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511225/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4849 N Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-n-christiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $38,300 | [B200511557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511557/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [4715 N Sacramento Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4715-n-sacramento-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - new detached private masonry garage for existing R-5 single family home as per plans | $35,000 | [101083251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083251/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4722 N Sacramento Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4722-n-sacramento-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 168'-0' ' (length). Location: entire backyard on both sides and back alley. | $7,818 | [B200508263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508263/) | | May 27, 2026 | [3125 W Eastwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-w-eastwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, west and east elevation. | $3,000 | [B200472071](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472071/) | | May 6, 2026 | [4709 N Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4709-n-whipple-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations and remodeling on the 1st and 2nd floor of an existing 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. Note: no addition is being proposed. | $60,000 | [101080710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080710/) | ## 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 W Lawrence Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3111 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3111-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025 - [3200 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3200-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [3215 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3215-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [3057 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3057-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2026 - [3248 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3248-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025 - [3358 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3358-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [2923 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2923-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 - [2919 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2919-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [3409 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3409-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [3432 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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