# Building permits at 3639 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $900,000 new building at 2801 N Drake Ave, permitted Sep 3. One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 12, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (23 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 850 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 9, MAX. Length 3. Location: porch and building facade. | $70,000 | [B200434333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434333/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 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 31, 2026 | [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/) | 85 ft N | 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/) | ### 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/) | 770 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/) | 640 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/) | 880 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/) | 560 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/) | 340 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/) | 380 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/) | 850 ft E | 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/) | 480 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/) | 740 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/) | 880 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/) | 880 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/) | 880 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/) | 880 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/) | 740 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/) | 970 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/) | 860 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [2658 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2658-n-drake-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.22 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/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [3023 N Elbridge Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3023-n-elbridge-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.22 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/) | ## 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: - [3636 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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