# Building permits at 3522 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Eight permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16: Bright start learning center, inc.proposed non-illuminated wall id signlocation: west elevationsign facing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 880 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | Sign | Bright start learning center, inc.proposed non-illuminated wall id signlocation: west elevationsign facing: parking lotreads: bright start | $4,500 | [101072764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072764/) | | Jan 20, 2026 | Sign | Bright start learning center, inc.proposed non-illuminated wall id signlocation: east elevationsign facing: central ave.reads: bright start learning center | $4,500 | [101072763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072763/) | | Sep 2, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: exterior. | $1,766 | [B200439952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439952/) | | Apr 13, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st area. | Not listed | [B200407073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407073/) | | Nov 1, 2023 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $2,975 | [101037462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101037462/) | | Oct 25, 2023 | Other | Replace (4) roof top 5 ton units. | Not listed | [101036642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036642/) | | Oct 25, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace four existing rooftop units with four york 5 ton rooftop units, self contained, air cooled, r410a. | Not listed | [101036630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036630/) | | Mar 24, 2015 | Roofing | Tear off and replace roof | $29,300 | [100586802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100586802/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [3425 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-n-major-ave/) | 860 ft SW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing antenna on roof per plans. | $50,000 | [B200511073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511073/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Other | For permit 101078010: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511594/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 900 ft N | Sign | Entourage: internally illuminated double sided projecting sign (n central ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 12'-0" projection (48 SQ ft) | $20,000 | [101083670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083670/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 620 ft NE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(100453889) | $18,025 | [101086875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086875/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 620 ft NE | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical wheelchair lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100453889) | Not listed | [101086874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086874/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 900 ft N | Sign | Entourage dispensary: internally illuminated halo-lit wall sign on backer panel (south elevation facing parking lot) - 3'-6" h x 17'-6" W (61 sqft) | $10,000 | [101083671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083671/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5521 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5521-w-newport-ave/) | 800 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-0' ' (length). Location: installation of a 6-foot fence along the property.. | $6,000 | [B200478320](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478320/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 880 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 2 story single family residence with basement, rear and front wood decks and stairs. Erect 2 car garage. | $400,000 | [101078010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078010/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5729 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-w-cornelia-ave/) | 990 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard and side of house. | $2,500 | [B200473215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473215/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5616 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5616-w-patterson-ave/) | 790 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200468272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468272/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3626 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3626-n-linder-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear yard. | $15,870 | [B200468774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468774/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5645 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-w-addison-st/) | 570 ft NW | Other | For permit 100987379: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468462/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [3621 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3621-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $10,000 | [B200481440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481440/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200509264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509264/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200509262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509262/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $4,000 | [B200509267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509267/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5522 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front and rear yard. | $1,500 | [B200476728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476728/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5540 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,000 | [B200468978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468978/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3502 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3502-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [3445 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3445-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [3657 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025 - [3825 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025 - [3124 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3124-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 - [3119 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [3938 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3938-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [3031 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3031-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [2946 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2946-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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