# Building permits at 3545 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.7M alteration or repair at 3625 W Dickens Ave, permitted Oct 9.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 12, 2025: Installation of (3) three vertical wheelchair platform lifts. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (3) three vertical wheelchair platform lifts, 750lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $99,900 | [101076440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076440/) |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: change of occupancy & use from type m retail & type a-1 assembly to type i-4 daycare & type u parking w/ new 4-hr separation in an existing 1-story masonry building with partial basements (occupancy type i-4 & u, type 3a construction). Structural peer review. | $200,000 | [101062902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062902/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3625 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-w-dickens-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior alterations to the 3 story, 34 dwelling unt type IIIA masonry building, as per plans. R2 Occupancy classification. | $1,700,000 | [101082246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082246/) |
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3401 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-w-armitage-ave/) | 920 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation of exiting resturant per plans. Existing A-2 occupancy, no change in occupancy. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $10,000 | [101079541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079541/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [3508 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3508-w-mclean-ave/) | 570 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 27'-11' ' (length). Location: back right side fence. | $1,661 | [B200514868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514868/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1918 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-drake-ave/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC alteration to 7 units and common area lobby and stair in one portion of existing 3 story with basement 19 unit residential building. Full renovation of ground floor unit with reconfiguration of kitchens and repairs/finishes in units above. New finishes in common areas. Occupancy  | $200,000 | [101087711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087711/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3515 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-w-armitage-ave/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit 101070847 - self cert. Comm. - 2019 CBRC - Mechanical revisions to space including installation of two new rtu's to comply with 2026 chicago mechanical code. Existing occupancy type m mercantile; planned occupancy type a3 indoor sports and fitness facilities without spectator seat | $50,000 | [101087214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087214/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [3612 W Cortland St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3612-w-cortland-st/) | 790 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019889. | $15,687 | [B200510997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510997/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1918 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-central-park-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and renovations to an existing 2-story, 2-dwelling units residence with basement. | $80,000 | [101080228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080228/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [3426 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3426-w-mclean-ave/) | 760 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: violation remediation for existing 2-story, type VA frame and type IIIA masonry, 23' ht., 2-unit residence with new (122) SQ. FT., 2-Story open rear wood porch, and violation remediation for existing 2-story, type VA frame and type IIIA masonry, 2-unit coach house (occupancy gro | $129,340 | [101080045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080045/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [3545 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-dickens-ave/) | 670 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $4,000 | [B200472219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472219/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [3640 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-w-armitage-ave/) | 840 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior rear wall. | $10,000 | [B200462897](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462897/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3650 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-armitage-ave/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 3650 W armitage ave suite 120. | $4,000 | [B200471336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471336/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3407 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3407-w-armitage-ave/) | 860 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to existing basement for new interior slab, wall finishes, upgrades to HVAC and lighting and associated plumbing for new restroom. (B-business. Type IIIA construction.) | $250,000 | [101076934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076934/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3616 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3616-w-armitage-ave/) | 570 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $46,000 | [B200469774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469774/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2100 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2100-n-central-park-ave/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 60, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair work for remove violation. | $180,000 | [B200468214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468214/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [1819 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-n-drake-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 80'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $4,081 | [B200513568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513568/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1829 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 45 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,000 | [B200507536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507536/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [3650 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior and exterior alterations for the 2-1/2 story type VA frame 2 du existing type VA building with basement includes MEP work, siding, roof repairs and new front entry wood stair and two-story open rear wood stair replacement, as per plans. R5 occupancy.*certified plan corrections | $275,000 | [101076375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076375/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1822 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-n-drake-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,245 | [B200474956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474956/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1822 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1822-n-drake-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 225 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $1,440 | [B200474976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474976/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [3515 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026
- [3508 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3508-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2024
- [3616 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3616-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026
- [3640 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026
- [3650 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [3421 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3421-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [3420 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3420-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [3419 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3419-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2024
- [3407 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3407-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026
- [3401 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-w-armitage-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026

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