# Building permits at 3568 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 2942 N Gresham Ave: demolition permitted May 5, a new building Jun 16. Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 19: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 430 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 19, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,935 | [B200480160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480160/) | | Feb 27, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint. Repair masonry brick & parapet wall (appx 500sf). Repair/replace (8) lintels (not longer than 6')-(no structural work- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $12,000 | [100692642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100692642/) | | Aug 30, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage cables for telephones 5 locations jay's roofing n1655227087 | $325 | [B100130330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100130330/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [2839 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-central-park-ave/) | 110 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $16,000 | [B200506680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506680/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [2854 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2854-n-drake-ave/) | 260 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace rear wood deck and stairs and railings with new wood framing, composite decking, and aluminum railings. Extend new stairs out and provide a new prefab covered pergola. | $60,000 | [101087665](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087665/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [2728 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2728-n-monticello-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 40 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $1,500 | [B200513389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513389/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3635 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-diversey-ave/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: store front. | $13,600 | [B200512038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512038/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3655 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3655-w-diversey-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: store front. | $9,000 | [B200512037](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512037/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [2801 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2801-n-drake-ave/) | 430 ft SE | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect new 3 story 3 dwelling units building wirh 3 parking spaces pad as per plan. | $900,000 | [101086496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086496/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/) | 530 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parks. | $800 | [B200509428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509428/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [2713 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2713-n-drake-ave/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019: interior alterations to exist 2 story residence w/ basement/ convert 2du-3 du/ new basement unit w/ kitchen/ underpin exist foundation/ new foundation on exist. Enclosed porch/ iii-a construction as per tibaldo's email dated 6/24/25 it is ok to use certified corrections for arch) this | $20,000 | [101076228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076228/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [2707 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2707-n-drake-ave/) | 970 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of building. | $1,000 | [B200508099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508099/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2735 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2735-n-central-park-ave/) | 660 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018130. | $16,500 | [B200482005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200482005/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [2735 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2735-n-central-park-ave/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $3,500 | [B200474850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474850/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2937 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2937-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 650 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: basement: repair concrete floor where damaged and seal, repair rear concrete stairs, patch and repair foundation walls, install new mop sink, install water filters on existing kitchen prep. And bar tap supply, enclose mechanical room. Exterior: repair concrete along gang way, refinish | $250,000 | [101079021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079021/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [3023 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3023-n-elbridge-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101042885: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472792/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3522 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-w-diversey-ave/) | 430 ft SE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $25,000 | [B101082717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082717/) | | May 29, 2026 | [3014 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-elbridge-ave/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement & outside. | $6,000 | [B200469343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469343/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of existing 2 dwelling unit building. Selective demolition of interior walls, floors, andexterior walls. New configuration of living spaces. Addition of rear deck. New work includes framing, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. (Occupancy group R-5, ty | $475,000 | [101085306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085306/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [2658 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2658-n-drake-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - lintel replacement & brick repair at existing 2-sty. Multi-unit residential building (type 3a construction, R2 occupancy) | $30,000 | [101086946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086946/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [2945 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2945-n-wisner-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior foundation facade. | $4,000 | [B200510441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510441/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [3427 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3427-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing dunkin', replacement of finishes, electrical and plumbing (area of work 450 SQ ft). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), interior remodel of existing dunkin. | $95,210 | [B200481402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481402/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 19.87 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: electric meter. | $13,860 | [B200470364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470364/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 9.68 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $13,860 | [B200470363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470363/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [2647 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2647-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc: revision to permit #101076732 to revise structural framing for second floor from steel to wood. Existing exterior walls and all interior construction will remain as is. (Occupancy R-5, construction type va) certified plan corrections. | $20,000 | [101084477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084477/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3037 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2. | $65,000 | [B200476516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476516/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [3037 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor unit(s), | $65,000 | [B200476192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476192/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [3038 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3038-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: garage. | $10,000 | [B200471151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471151/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect 2 story with basement frame 2 du building, front wood balcony, front wood stairs, rear open wood porch, 3 car concrete pad, 6 FT wood fence & 4 FT iron fence as per plan. | $500,000 | [101082205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082205/) | | May 29, 2026 | [2941 N Wisner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-wisner-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $23,319 | [B200472299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472299/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3428 W Parker Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3428-w-parker-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building and garage masonry work to remove violati. | $8,800 | [B200471659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471659/) | | May 5, 2026 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $14,000 | [B101080049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080049/) | ## 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 Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3613 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3613-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025 - [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [3639 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3639-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [4817 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 - [2307 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2307-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [4914 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4914-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [4918 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4918-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [4951 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4951-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [5021 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5021-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [5028 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5028-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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