# Building permits at 3540 W Division St, Chicago, IL Seven permits on record here. The newest, Oct 28, 2024: Illuminated wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 28, 2024 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 102 sq/ft - o'reilly | $6,000 | [101060229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060229/) | | Oct 28, 2024 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; south elevation; 102 sq/ft - o'reilly | $6,000 | [101060228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060228/) | | Apr 20, 2023 | Sign | Illuminated freestanding sign; top cabinet; s/w lot location; e/w facing text; 75 sq/ft; o'reilly; | $7,000 | [101009991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101009991/) | | Apr 12, 2023 | Sign | Illuminated freestanding sign; manually changeable reader board cabinet; s/w lot location; e/w facing text; 32 sq/ft; o'reilly; | $4,000 | [101009992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101009992/) | | Mar 2, 2023 | Electrical | Replace ct box an existing service | $35,000 | [B101003514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101003514/) | | Feb 2, 2023 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 95 sq/ft - o'reilly | $5,000 | [100999145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100999145/) | | Jan 18, 2023 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; south elevation; 95 sq/ft - o'reilly | $5,000 | [100999144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100999144/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [3624 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3624-w-division-st/) | 550 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation of an existing three-story mixed use building with ground floor office and two dwelling units, new rear three-story open metal deck and stairs (type iii-a construction, b/r-3 occupancy) | $250,000 | [101085202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085202/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1142 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-n-lawndale-ave/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace 2 lintels and repair masonry at east elevation. Repair porch at west elevations per plans. | $10,000 | [101085207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085207/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1048 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1048-n-st-louis-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $14,000 | [B200481703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481703/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1140 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-lawndale-ave/) | 960 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: in-kind replacement of fire damaged drywall and siding at enclosed rear porch only (no work to stairs). Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, enclosed porch | $15,000 | [B200479936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479936/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1140 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-lawndale-ave/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows and 3 front doors to each unit. | $5,000 | [B200477770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477770/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1103 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1103-n-monticello-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Other | For permit 101012116: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476669/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1142 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-n-monticello-ave/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 45 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 9sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: roof-top chimney, north-facing side.. | $4,200 | [B200475908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475908/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1042 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1042-n-central-park-ave/) | 940 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing 2-story wood porch in same location (occupancy: r5; constr. Type iiib) | $22,000 | [101082043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082043/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/) | 880 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101072291. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200467778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467778/) | | May 21, 2026 | [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/) | 880 ft W | Other | For permit 101072291: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471314/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1053 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-n-monticello-ave/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted unit features within basement of a two d.u. Building. Cap and remove gas, kitchen and bathroom plumbing lines; restore to open basement.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement deconversion. | $10,000 | [B200462157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462157/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3540 W Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-w-evergreen-ave/) | 990 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), plumbing repairs and plumb fixtures replacement. | $5,500 | [B200469652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469652/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [1030 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200506685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506685/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3516 W Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3516-w-evergreen-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front and rear. | $1,250 | [B200480760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480760/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1240 N Homan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1240-n-homan-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: small partial area of tuckpointing at north wall. | $15,000 | [B200474737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474737/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1110 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1110-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $18,500 | [B101083791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083791/) | | May 21, 2026 | [3516 W Evergreen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3516-w-evergreen-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 144 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: south elevation. | $1,152 | [B200471229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471229/) | ## 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 Division St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3622 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [3624 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3624-w-division-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [3703 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3703-w-division-st/): newest permit Dec 24, 2025 - [3349 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3349-w-division-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [3332 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3332-w-division-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [3327 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3327-w-division-st/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [3840 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3840-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [3236 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3236-w-division-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [3232 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3232-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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