# Building permits at 3533 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Feb 24: Interior repairs to basement walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs to basement walls, new retaining wall, columns with footings, proposed underpininig and concrete slab as per plans, structural calculations provided as requested by building inspector. A structural peer review was done by a third party.occupancy A-2, construction iii- | $18,000 | [101075502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075502/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [3516 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3516-w-lawrence-ave/) | 170 ft NE | Sign | Installation of illuminated wall sign | $7,840 | [101086370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086370/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [3545 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-lawrence-ave/) | 130 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: meter location and panel location. | $35,000 | [B200469933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469933/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [3548 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3548-w-lawrence-ave/) | 190 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alteration level 2 - tenant interior improvement plans for general restaurant at first floor per plans. Install 400amp single phase electric service with total of 3 meters / panels; 1-common. Install 1.5" main water service for whole building per plans. Existing / proposed - 1st floor (general resta | $15,000 | [101080123](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080123/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [4710 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4710-n-drake-ave/) | 490 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of the existing basement for existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 25' ht., 2-unit residence for new duplex-down condition (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $100,000 | [101087537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087537/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [3634 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3634-w-lawrence-ave/) | 690 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Outdoor lighting for 120 square feet. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: exterior wall above 1st-floor windows 5 lights. | $800 | [B200510678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510678/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [3460 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-w-lawrence-ave/) | 400 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing 2nd floor office space and ground floor entrance lobby to residential use with 8 dwelling units (con type IIIA occ R2, B & m) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101080659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080659/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4701 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4701-n-monticello-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: dwelling units & common areas. | $7,500 | [B200478270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478270/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [4701 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4701-n-monticello-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,000 | [B200477572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477572/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [4718 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4718-n-central-park-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovate existing two story, three unit masonry building. Including new mechanical, plumbing, and electrical. Replace existing enclosed rear porch with new open wood porch and replace existing front canopy with new roof -per plans. | $120,000 | [101082069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082069/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [4626 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4626-n-drake-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation of existing wooden frame 2 story porch of existing 2 story SFR. Renovation includes new foundation, new windows, openings to existing 1st flr dining room and 2nd flr bedroom. New floors and wall finishes. New exterior wall finish. Renovation also includes removal of existin | $15,000 | [101076441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076441/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [3632 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3632-w-lawrence-ave/) | 670 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 5600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: front 4 units. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020943. | $35,000 | [B200473339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473339/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [3634 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3634-w-lawrence-ave/) | 690 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(carrier tec48gcfm05a2a50a0a0). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop units. | $15,000 | [B200471636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471636/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2026 | [4716 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4716-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 11, MAX. Length 8. Location: masonry courtyard facade. | $24,000 | [B200476674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476674/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4954 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4954-n-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back facade. | $19,960 | [B200477437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477437/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [4937 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $200 | [B200471843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471843/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [4734 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4734-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 11'-0' '. | $7,500 | [B200470295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470295/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Lawrence Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3545 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026
- [3548 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3548-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [3516 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3516-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [3460 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [3617 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3617-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [3632 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3632-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jun 6, 2026
- [3634 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3634-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [3432 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jan 17, 2025
- [3409 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3409-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [3358 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3358-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025

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