# Building permits at 3552 W Dickens 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 11, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 120 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main service panel. | $3,500 | [B200442144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442144/) |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 2.9 kw. Array output: 0.0595 kw. Location: roof of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $10,100 | [B200430485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200430485/) |
| Aug 15, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Replace drywall, replace cabinets counter tops new floors doors paint all new trim all work same as existing | $40,000 | [100406832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100406832/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2026 | [3545 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-dickens-ave/) | 110 ft SE | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3625 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-w-dickens-ave/) | 590 ft W | 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 6, 2026 | [3508 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3508-w-mclean-ave/) | 580 ft SE | 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/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [3639 W Palmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3639-w-palmer-st/) | 940 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $30,000 | [B200512174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512174/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3515 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-w-armitage-ave/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [3426 W Mclean Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3426-w-mclean-ave/) | 800 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [3650 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-dickens-ave/) | 850 ft W | 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [3616 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3616-w-armitage-ave/) | 820 ft SW | 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/) | 340 ft W | 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), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [3401 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 | [1918 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-drake-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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 30, 2026 | [2237 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2237-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2479 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof, door wrap. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020887. | $17,551 | [B200513860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513860/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1918 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3651 W Palmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3651-w-palmer-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019, revision to permit #101076192, interior alterations and new ADU (unit g in basement), existing 2 story masonry building, creating (3) du's, all work per plans (only work in basement and at 1st floor main entry), existing garage and open rear porch, no work. Occupancy group R-5, type i | $50,000 | [101084528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084528/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3715 W Palmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3715-w-palmer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 8fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100620991). | $13,463 | [101087176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087176/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3715 W Palmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3715-w-palmer-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | Remove vertical platform wheelchair lift with new one being installed under permit #101087176. | Not listed | [101087175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087175/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [3320 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3320-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $19,000 | [B101085659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085659/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [3712 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3712-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor rear addition and interior alterations in an existing 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $85,000 | [101077689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077689/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [3640 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 29, 2026 | [3713 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3713-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 23'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $26,000 | [B200472160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472160/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3522 W Lyndale St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-w-lyndale-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $30,950 | [B200471947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471947/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3650 W Armitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-armitage-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 8, 2026 | [3653 W Palmer St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3653-w-palmer-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing 3 dwelling units at existing 3 dwelling units 2-story brick & frame building w/ basement(occupancy class R-5, construction type va) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $95,000 | [101077566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077566/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [3545 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [3530 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026
- [3523 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3523-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2024
- [3616 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3616-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [3625 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [3650 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [3425 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Dec 19, 2025
- [3410 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3410-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [3700 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025
- [3702 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3702-w-dickens-ave/): newest permit Dec 23, 2022

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