# Building permits at 3231 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 3, 2024: Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 3, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 60 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,500 | [B200398854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398854/) | | Apr 30, 2012 | Electrical | Installation of electrical timer switch | $450 | [B100437288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100437288/) | | Jun 14, 2011 | Other | Install reailing and handrail on 3-riser stairway to basement & add support to beams/joists/stringers. | $900 | [100398493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100398493/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [3216 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3216-n-lawndale-ave/) | 290 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 10; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: garden unit. | $5,000 | [B200512004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512004/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [3735 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3735-w-belmont-ave/) | 390 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert exterior masonry repair- per violations cn61014, cn63014, cn65014 and cn 65034. Includes the partial removal and replacement of north wall as designed. Includes tuckpointing as required.(occupancy m, B, S, & f; IIIB type construction ) | $7,000 | [101087279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087279/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [3180 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3180-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out to existing retail space in type 1a construction building. New interior partitions and new toilets. New plumbing, electrical and HVAC system throughout. Building footprint will remain as is, minor exterior/interior brick work repairs as needed. | $150,000 | [101081120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081120/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 990 ft SE | 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 13, 2026 | [3136 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3136-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 690 ft S | 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 | [3702 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3702-w-belmont-ave/) | 400 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: first time interior build-out for nail salon at 1st floor retail space in existing 4 story 11 d.u./retail building (occupancy group m, type IIIA construction) as per plan. | $120,000 | [101084754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084754/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3119 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 890 ft S | 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/) | 910 ft S | 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/) | 1,000 ft S | 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 29, 2026 | [3145 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3145-n-lawndale-ave/) | 640 ft SE | 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 23, 2026 | [3227 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3227-n-avers-ave/) | 670 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,916 | [B200479483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479483/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [3250 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-n-central-park-ave/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - proposed south side 3rd floor dormer, rear porch repairs, 2 car garage (all addressing violations), and interior renovations to duplex 2nd/3rd floor of an existing 3 story/2 unit residence w/basement, per plans. | $50,000 | [101071856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071856/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3301 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 350 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $89,985 | [B200469839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469839/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 990 ft SE | 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/) | | May 5, 2026 | [3107 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3107-n-lawndale-ave/) | 990 ft SE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3545 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Internal renovations to convert existing ground floor commercial space in a 4 story mixed use building to a dwelling unit for a total of 5 units, per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $120,000 | [101079431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079431/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [3340 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019743. | $24,500 | [B200514305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514305/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3078 N Haussen Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-haussen-ct/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3927 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: room 103 and 106. | $2,625 | [B200507950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507950/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [3901 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3901-w-school-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, and south elevations (face brick). | $28,000 | [B200479311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479311/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [3927 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self certification minor interior alterations to 400sf of an existing 9,339sfveterinary clinic including modifications to electricaland mechanical systems. No exterior work. | $52,500 | [101085101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085101/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 13, 2026 | [3078 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3078-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | ## 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: - [3301 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026 - [3311 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3311-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2024 - [3141 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [3136 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3136-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [3329 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [3119 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jul 5, 2025 - [3346 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3346-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 - [3114 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3114-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2020 - [3354 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3354-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [3442 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3442-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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