# Building permits at 3840 W Division St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 29: Self certified 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 3 d.u. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 3 d.u building. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $120,000 | [101086958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086958/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1136 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1136-n-springfield-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 cbcb interior alterations and repairs due to fire to an existing 2 dwelling unit residential building. | $90,000 | [101086158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086158/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1209 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-n-hamlin-ave/) | 470 ft E | 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: 12'-0' '. | $36,000 | [B200511184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511184/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1105 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1105-n-springfield-ave/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 620 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: chimney, left and right elevation area. | $23,000 | [B200507509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507509/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1105 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1105-n-springfield-ave/) | 660 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $25,000 | [B200507502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507502/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-division-st/) | 920 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 12 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), commercial unit. | $5,500 | [B200507004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507004/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [4000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-division-st/) | 920 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: child care. | $3,000 | [B200481924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481924/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [4000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-division-st/) | 920 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 floor furnace(rheem). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 commercial unit. | $10,500 | [B200481726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481726/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [1135 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-n-harding-ave/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear wood porch & roof in same location (occupancy R-5; constr. Type: 3b) | $22,000 | [101083770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083770/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1255 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-n-springfield-ave/) | 520 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - addressing violations and deconversion from 2 units to 1 unit at an existing one story, brick building w/basement. Conditional permit subject to field inspections. | $50,000 | [101079721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079721/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1131 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-n-harding-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to remove unpermitted unit features in basement, remove appliances, cabinets and countertop, cap and remove kitchen plumbing piping at its source restoring to storage within a two d.u. Building. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bas | $2,600 | [B200459314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459314/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1059 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-hamlin-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 625 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: garage roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020142. | $20,000 | [B200470411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470411/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1103 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1103-n-harding-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 128 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south west corner of house, NW corner of house. | $7,000 | [B200471738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471738/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1054 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1054-n-springfield-ave/) | 830 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $36,800 | [B101080469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080469/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1101 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-n-hamlin-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Other | For permit 101065097: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471719/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [1142 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Replace 2 lintels and repair masonry at east elevation. Repair porch at west elevations per plans. | $10,000 | [101085207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085207/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1020 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-harding-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor plus basement. | $3,500 | [B200509833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509833/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1140 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: in-kind replacement of fire damaged drywall and siding at enclosed rear porch only (no work to stairs). Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, enclosed porch | $15,000 | [B200479936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479936/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1140 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows and 3 front doors to each unit. | $5,000 | [B200477770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477770/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1342 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1342-n-avers-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Remove existing rear 2-story enclosed wood porch and replace with a new open porch, as per plans.existing 2 story W /basement brick multi-unit building. | $95,000 | [101081270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081270/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1110 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1110-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $18,500 | [B101083791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083791/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101072291. 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 | [B200467778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467778/) | | May 21, 2026 | [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | For permit 101072291: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471314/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1020 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-harding-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: all 3 floors. | $3,000 | [B200468899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468899/) | ## 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 Division St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3855 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3855-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [3703 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3703-w-division-st/): newest permit Dec 24, 2025 - [4000 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [3661 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3661-w-division-st/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [4020 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-w-division-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025 - [3624 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3624-w-division-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [4056 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4056-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 - [3622 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [3540 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-w-division-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024 - [4217 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4217-w-division-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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