# Building permits at 3218 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $8M new building at 726 N Kedzie Ave, permitted Jul 16.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 9, 2025: Replacing existing business identification wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 450 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Sign | Replacing existing business identification wall sign | $2,354 | [101065732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065732/) |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Sign | Replacing existing business identification wall sign | $2,354 | [101065730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065730/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [800 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-n-kedzie-ave/) | 200 ft E | Other | For permit 101084318: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512838/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [800 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-n-kedzie-ave/) | 200 ft E | Sign | Mec kids: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot) - 2'-6" h x 12'-11" W (32 SQ ft) | $4,000 | [101086195](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086195/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [800 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-n-kedzie-ave/) | 200 ft E | Sign | Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot ) - 4'-0" h x 19'-7" W (78 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101086194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086194/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [800 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-n-kedzie-ave/) | 200 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing ground floor laundromat - suite 114. No change to existing use. (Business / iib) | $270,000 | [101084318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084318/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [714 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-n-kedzie-ave/) | 570 ft S | Other | For permit 101075485: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509675/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [726 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-kedzie-ave/) | 450 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 1-story park fieldhouse with gymnasium and 4 outdoor parking spaces. (Occupancy group a-3; type ii-b construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $8,000,000 | [101076263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076263/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [714 N Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-n-kedzie-ave/) | 570 ft S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $100,000 | [B101075485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101075485/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3339 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3339-w-chicago-ave/) | 840 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101024803 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 101024803 | Not listed | [101085521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085521/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [717 N Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-n-troy-st/) | 800 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,600 | [B200474906](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474906/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [717 N Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-n-troy-st/) | 800 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement, backyard. | $31,896 | [B200475019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475019/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [742 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-spaulding-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $18,500 | [B101080929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080929/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [824 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-0' ' (length). Location: front yard and a little extension of fence in rear. | $6,820 | [B200514902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514902/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3220 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3220-w-grand-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 17190 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: 16-02-430-001 and 16-02-430-003 roof top sections. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015229. | $226,221 | [B200509270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509270/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3134 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3134-w-walton-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facet. | $13,580 | [B200507443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507443/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [851 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: upgrade 200 amp service as required. | $3,600 | [B200481859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481859/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [851 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | For permit b200468102: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481674/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [851 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in 2nd floor, 1st floor interior porch and interior stairs only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $3,580 | [B200468102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468102/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [826 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/826-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | For permit 101074856: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473328/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [851 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | For permit b200453936: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470766/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [851 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | For permit b200468066: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470764/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [826 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/826-n-homan-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. Building with basement, rear deck with stair at 1st/2nd story, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosure, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $715,369 | [101074856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074856/) |

## 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 Chicago Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3257 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3257-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025
- [3139 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3139-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [3339 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3339-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [3343 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3343-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2025
- [3357 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3357-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025
- [3425 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [3439 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3439-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025
- [3441 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3441-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [3447 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3447-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [3510 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3510-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026

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