# Building permits at 3636 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL

2942 N Gresham Ave: demolition permitted May 5, a new building Jun 16.

28 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 31: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 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 20, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parks. | $850 | [B200438755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438755/) |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Electrical | Generator for modern midways amusements carnival rides only 8/22/24-8/25/24 st hyacinth basilica | $1,000 | [B101056943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101056943/) |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Electrical | Temporary electric for fundway carnival company rides only | $1,000 | [B101026979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101026979/) |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Complete roof tear off and replacement. Existing bituman roof system | $67,000 | [101021405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101021405/) |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Electrical | 727269 - Sprint cell site - decommissioning and no power | $8,100 | [B101012358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101012358/) |
| Aug 21, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace 10 lintels(up to 6ft each),tuckpointing(2000 SQ ft)only.no structural work. | $9,000 | [100887785](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100887785/) |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for modern midways for carnival rides only for event taking place at st. Hyacinth from august 22nd through august 25th, 2019. | $450 | [B100834558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100834558/) |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival rides only for modern midways for event taking place at st. Hyacinth church, 3636 W. Wolfram st., chicago, IL 60618 from 08/23/2018 to 08/26/2018, from thursday to sunday. | $450 | [B100775645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100775645/) |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival rides only for event at st. Hyacinth, 3636 W. Wolfram, chicago, IL, from august 24th through august 27th, 2017. | $450 | [B100714296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100714296/) |
| Jul 28, 2016 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival rides only at event taking place at st. Hyacinth basilica church, 3636 W wolfram st., chicago, IL 60618, from august 19th through august 21st, 2016. | $450 | [B100662276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100662276/) |
| May 13, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint at north & east elevations. All work same as existing (no structural work); subject to field inspections | $14,000 | [100650026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100650026/) |
| Aug 9, 2015 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for event at st. Hyacinth, 3636 W. Wolfram st., from august 13 through august 16, 2015. | $400 | [B100608624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100608624/) |
| Jul 6, 2015 | Alteration or repair | West elevation: masonry repair, tuckpoint & caulk on masonry wall/brick (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $15,000 | [100603385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100603385/) |
| Sep 22, 2014 | Other | Permit expires on 11/22/2014 erection starts: 9/27/2014, erection ends: 9/29/2014. Temporary platform for the polish day event on sept. 28, 2014. 1- 24' X 16' platform.ramm events, LLC | $2,000 | [100561477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100561477/) |
| Jul 28, 2014 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival at st. Hyacinth, 3636 W. Wolfram, from august 14th to august 17th, 2014 | $350 | [B100552608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100552608/) |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Electrical | Installation of 5 telephone locations | $500 | [B100521068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100521068/) |
| Jul 18, 2013 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for event at st. Hyacinth church, 3636 W. Wolfram from august 15th, 2013, to august 18th, 2013. | $350 | [B100500451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100500451/) |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Repair, tuckpoint & caulk brick. (Area of work 2000sf) on east, west & main towers: no structural work, no MEP work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $191,000 | [100486839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100486839/) |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Replace metal copula roof(no structural work, no MEP work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $191,000 | [100486833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100486833/) |
| Aug 8, 2012 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for festival at st. Hyacinth, 3636 wolfram st., chicago, IL, from august 16th till august 19th, 2012 | $350 | [B100452981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100452981/) |
| May 31, 2012 | Fence, wall or deck | Erect (2) open wood pergolas w/lattice side at 2nd level of the roof - per plans | $2,550 | [100443173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100443173/) |
| Aug 17, 2011 | Other | Temporary hook up for carnival rides, st. Hyacinth, august 18th through august 21st, 2011. | $350 | [B100394126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100394126/) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install 5 new antennas and 1 cabinet on an existing roof top as per plans. | $40,000 | [100301553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100301553/) |
| Jul 30, 2008 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival rides st. Hyacinth basilica 8/14- 8/17/08 | $250 | [B100249243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100249243/) |
| Aug 8, 2007 | Electrical | Temporary wiring for carnival rides at st. Hyacinth basilica 8/16-8/19 | $500 | [B100193103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100193103/) |
| Aug 16, 2006 | Electrical | Temp.wiring for carnival rides | Not listed | [B100131684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100131684/) |
| Aug 7, 2006 | Other | Re-instate permit #1042193 for event from august 17 thru august 20, 2006. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | Not listed | [100129648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100129648/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [2854 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2854-n-drake-ave/) | 720 ft E | 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/) | 720 ft S | 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 24, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: southside of home. | $13,597 | [B200511720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511720/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [2850 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 660 ft 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 19, 2026 | [3568 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3568-w-wolfram-st/) | 530 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3635 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3635-w-diversey-ave/) | 420 ft S | 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/) | 460 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/) | 860 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 25, 2026 | [2839 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-central-park-ave/) | 450 ft E | 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/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2735 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2735-n-central-park-ave/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 890 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478645/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 890 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478621/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 890 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478634/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [2839 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2839-n-hamlin-ave/) | 890 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 0.32 kw. Array output: 0.00264 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $1,848 | [B200478612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478612/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2735 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2735-n-central-park-ave/) | 790 ft SE | 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/) | 900 ft NE | 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 1, 2026 | [3522 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-w-diversey-ave/) | 870 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $25,000 | [B101082717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082717/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [2658 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2658-n-drake-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | 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 12, 2026 | [2941 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2941-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $27,000 | [B200511077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511077/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3032 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3032-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and north. | $59,000 | [B200509322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509322/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [2713 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2713-n-drake-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 18, 2026 | [3033 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3033-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: build out at basement, 1st and 2nd floor including electrical, plumbing and mechanical work to an existing 2 story brick building with basement, at 1st floor: retail at front with proposed staff lounge area at rear,removng illegal dwelling unit at rear of the 1st floor. The 2nd floor | $130,000 | [101077645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077645/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.25 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/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [3023 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3023-n-elbridge-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [3014 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3014-n-elbridge-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [2942 N Gresham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-n-gresham-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | $14,000 | [B101080049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080049/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3639 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3639-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [3613 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3613-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025
- [3568 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3568-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 19, 2026
- [4817 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 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
- [2307 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2307-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 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

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