# Building permits at 3215 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. 25 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 11, 2025: Storage post self storage - awning - (w lawrence ave elevation) -2'-11"h x 13'-1"w (38 sqft). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 640 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 11, 2025 | Sign | Storage post self storage - awning - (w lawrence ave elevation) -2'-11"h x 13'-1"w (38 sqft); sign elements: 2'-0"h x 10'-0"w (20 sqft) | $4,000 | [101066356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066356/) | | Jan 13, 2025 | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification existing antenna installation rooftop. | $50,000 | [B200408599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408599/) | | Oct 17, 2023 | Alteration or repair | New-(3) antennas, new (6) radio units with associated cabling on rooftop base station facility. New-(1) equipment cabinet to proposed 5'x7' equipment platform, as per plans. Dish site chchi00609a electrical permit # . Previous permit 100960711. | $125,000 | [101016864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101016864/) | | Aug 1, 2023 | Electrical | Install (1) 200amp, 120/240v, 1-phase for dish network at existing cell site (chchi00609a) | $8,000 | [B101026117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101026117/) | | Aug 24, 2022 | Other | Revision to permit#100960711 change GC to heights tower service, inc. | Not listed | [100985764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985764/) | | Mar 4, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing wireless equipment - 9 antennas to remain,3 additional antennas to be added, remove and replace rru's as per plans. (Occupancy group u type IIB construction) | $35,000 | [100960711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100960711/) | | Feb 16, 2022 | Electrical | Antenna modifications on an existing wireless site | $5,000 | [B100958988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100958988/) | | Nov 19, 2021 | Electrical | Lawrence and kedzie verizon antenna upgrade | $15,000 | [B100949482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100949482/) | | Jul 18, 2021 | Elevator | Decommission/completely remove one (1) 1000lb.cap, 5-stop, otis overhead machined geared traction passenger elevator. City records read 2000lb.cap, 7-floors, pursuant to the scope of work submitted assuming unit being replace with new installation. EV003774 | $1,200 | [100931461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100931461/) | | Aug 3, 2020 | Sign | New handpainted mural | $3,000 | [100858396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100858396/) | | Apr 6, 2020 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity, 8-floor, 150fpm, geared traction, freight elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $161,000 | [100869826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100869826/) | | Dec 20, 2019 | Alteration or repair | This project is an interior layout modification of a self-storage use (h-2 occupancy classification) in an existing 6-story building with basement. No modification to occupancy, area or height is proposed. | $300,000 | [100836084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100836084/) | | Sep 11, 2019 | Elevator | Decommission/completely remove one (1) 2000lb.cap, 7-stop geared traction passenger elevator. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV003774 | $2,000 | [100840301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100840301/) | | Jan 31, 2018 | Other | Reinstatement of permit #100717040 for 25% or the original cost + a $50 processing fee. | Not listed | [100745496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100745496/) | | Aug 21, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Upgrades to existing cell tower for new verizon wireless equipment to be installed per plan | $40,000 | [100717040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100717040/) | | May 24, 2017 | Electrical | Replace (6) existing diplexer with (9) new diplexer add (9) new rrus add (1) raycap junction box | $5,000 | [B100707307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100707307/) | | Nov 30, 2015 | Electrical | Remove & replace existing antennas | $3,500 | [B100625484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100625484/) | | Nov 4, 2015 | Other | Decommission existing wireless site; complete removal of antennas, mounts and cabinets. | $30,000 | [100622129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100622129/) | | Oct 14, 2015 | Electrical | Decommission existing wireless site; complete removal of antennas, mounts, and cabinets | $180 | [B100618804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100618804/) | | Sep 24, 2013 | Other | Replace existing antennas on rooftop per engineers plans. | $1,000 | [100510333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100510333/) | | Jul 9, 2013 | Other | Replace existing antennas on rooftop per engineers plans. | $1,000 | [100498932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100498932/) | | Jun 26, 2013 | Electrical | Lawrence & kedzie dc connection to new upgrade system module | $1,000 | [B100497359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100497359/) | | Sep 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install new antennas and equipment cabinett on existing roof - as per plans-3215 west lawrence avenue | $18,500 | [100365842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100365842/) | | Aug 22, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Install (6) new antennas on existing building rooftop and new equipment on structural steel platform as per drawings | $50,000 | [100254169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100254169/) | | Sep 1, 2006 | Electrical | Install two circuits for lighting first floor store. | Not listed | [B100134688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100134688/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 14, 2026 | [4849 N Christiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-n-christiana-ave/) | 970 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4852 N Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4852-n-sawyer-ave/) | 640 ft N | 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/) | 670 ft NW | 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/) | 670 ft NW | 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/) | 880 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), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [3251 W Eastwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3251-w-eastwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $17,600 | [B200512256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512256/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [4915 N Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4915-n-troy-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [3037 W Leland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-w-leland-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | | May 27, 2026 | [3125 W Eastwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-w-eastwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | ## 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: - [3200 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3200-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [3248 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3248-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025 - [3142 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3142-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Apr 27, 2025 - [3111 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3111-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Dec 31, 2025 - [3358 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3358-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [3057 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3057-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 23, 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 - [3460 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [2923 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2923-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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