# Building permits at 3901 W School St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.3M alteration or repair at 3120 N Pulaski Rd, permitted Sep 4.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 20: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, and south elevations (face brick). | $28,000 | [B200479311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479311/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3242 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3242-n-pulaski-rd/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration-level 1; replace in kind (7)lavatories 1st floor commercial space no change inlayout or number of plumbing fixtures. Basementwater heater replace in kind (occupancy mixed group:b & R-2; type IIIB construction) | $20,000 | [101084916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084916/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3963 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3963-w-belmont-ave/) | 760 ft SW | Elevator | Decommission rear vertical wheelchair lift subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100157190). | $980 | [101088065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088065/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [3180 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3180-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out to existing retail space in type 1a construction building. New interior partitions and new toilets. New plumbing, electrical and HVAC system throughout. Building footprint will remain as is, minor exterior/interior brick work repairs as needed. | $150,000 | [101081120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081120/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3927 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-w-belmont-ave/) | 660 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: room 103 and 106. | $2,625 | [B200507950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507950/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3227 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3227-n-avers-ave/) | 510 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,916 | [B200479483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479483/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [3927 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-w-belmont-ave/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self certification minor interior alterations to 400sf of an existing 9,339sfveterinary clinic including modifications to electricaland mechanical systems. No exterior work. | $52,500 | [101085101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085101/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [3246 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3246-n-pulaski-rd/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 280 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior masonry. | $10,000 | [B200470202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470202/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3735 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3735-w-belmont-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert exterior masonry repair- per violations cn61014, cn63014, cn65014 and cn 65034. Includes the partial removal and replacement of north wall as designed. Includes tuckpointing as required.(occupancy m, B, S, & f; IIIB type construction ) | $7,000 | [101087279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087279/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior alterations to east tenant space suite a to convert to retail store (con type IIB occ m) including ordinance required landscaping and new masonry trash enclosure | $2,250,000 | [101078712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078712/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install one (1) 5' by 31'-6 7/8" internally led illuminated wall sign to read "(logo) goodwill" connecting to existing electric on the east elevation. | $9,940 | [101081286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081286/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3438 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3438-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 10 SQ. FT. Location: first floor west, parapet wall north, chimmy north. | $3,500 | [B200478263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478263/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3301 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $89,985 | [B200469839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469839/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install one (1) 2' by 18'-4 1/2" internally led illuminated wall sign to read "donation center" connecting to existing electric on the south elevation. | $4,740 | [101081288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081288/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install one (1) 5' by 31'-6 7/8" internally led illuminated wall sign to read "(logo) goodwill" connecting to existing electric on the north elevation. | $9,940 | [101081287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081287/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install one (1) 5' by 31'-6 7/8" internally led illuminated wall sign to read "(logo) goodwill" connecting to existing electric on the south elevation. | $9,940 | [101081285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081285/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3120 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi SW | Sign | Install one double-faced 6' by 10' internally illuminated pylon sign cabinet to read "(logo) goodwill" to existing pylon in northeast corner of the parking lot, connecting to existing electric. | $15,970 | [101081283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081283/) |

## 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 School St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4015 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4015-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [3650 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3650-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026
- [4227 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4227-w-school-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [4315 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4315-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [4326 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4326-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [4328 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4328-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4330 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4330-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4332 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4332-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4855 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4855-w-school-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [4923 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4923-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3901-w-school-st/