# Building permits at 3657 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 25, 2025: Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 560 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 25, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101069241. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200433239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433239/) | | Jul 25, 2025 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; west elevation; 95 sq/ft. Anytime fitness | $4,000 | [101069695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069695/) | | Jul 1, 2025 | Other | For permit 101069241: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200431538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431538/) | | May 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: first time tenant buildout for anytime fitness in existing ground floor corner vacant tenant space as per plans (occupancy a-3, type IIA construction) | $303,380 | [101069241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069241/) | | Jul 23, 2021 | Electrical | 200A 120/240v 1ph temp service during construction | $3,000 | [B100932345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100932345/) | | Jul 2, 2021 | Electrical | Electrical only permit 400a 120/208v 3 ph temp service during construction | $5,000 | [B100928514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100928514/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 220 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200509264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509264/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 220 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200509262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509262/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 220 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: main panel. | $4,000 | [B200509267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509267/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 130 ft S | Sign | Entourage: internally illuminated double sided projecting sign (n central ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 12'-0" projection (48 SQ ft) | $20,000 | [101083670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083670/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 130 ft S | Sign | Entourage dispensary: internally illuminated halo-lit wall sign on backer panel (south elevation facing parking lot) - 3'-6" h x 17'-6" W (61 sqft) | $10,000 | [101083671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083671/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5540 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-w-waveland-ave/) | 190 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,000 | [B200468978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468978/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5442 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-w-warwick-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1850 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house roof and garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $7,520 | [B200512510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512510/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Other | For permit 101078010: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511594/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5444 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-w-waveland-ave/) | 800 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 561 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019361. | $12,900 | [B200479265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479265/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(100453889) | $18,025 | [101086875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086875/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical wheelchair lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100453889) | Not listed | [101086874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086874/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5541 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-w-grace-st/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement, kitchen, exterior rear. | $9,320 | [B200479436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479436/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 560 ft SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 2 story single family residence with basement, rear and front wood decks and stairs. Erect 2 car garage. | $400,000 | [101078010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078010/) | | May 16, 2026 | [5530 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5530-w-warwick-ave/) | 500 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-6' '. | $30,650 | [B200470930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470930/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5616 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5616-w-patterson-ave/) | 350 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200468272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468272/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3626 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3626-n-linder-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear yard. | $15,870 | [B200468774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468774/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5645 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-w-addison-st/) | 850 ft SW | Other | For permit 100987379: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468462/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [3621 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3621-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $10,000 | [B200481440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481440/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3522 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Bright start learning center, inc.proposed non-illuminated wall id signlocation: west elevationsign facing: parking lotreads: bright start | $4,500 | [101072764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072764/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and front yard. | $19,315 | [B200472467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472467/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5731 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5731-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $4,400 | [B200471844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471844/) | ## 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 N Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [3522 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [3502 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3502-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [3825 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025 - [3445 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3445-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024 - [3938 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3938-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [4128 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-n-central-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [4134 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4134-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [3124 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3124-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 - [3119 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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