# Building permits at 3905 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 18, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 18, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $5,000 | [B200417603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417603/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [3747 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3747-n-kimball-ave/) | 940 ft S | 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' '. | $30,538 | [B200515401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515401/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [4023 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4023-n-st-louis-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Demolition | Demolition of a occupancy building. 0 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. 8-Foot-tall non-building structure. Location on lot: rear. (Ordinary demolition.) | $3,000 | [B200508723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508723/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [3926 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3926-n-elston-ave/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 997 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations (n-s-e-w). | $56,355 | [B200480889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480889/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3811 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-n-drake-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $17,746 | [B200473112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473112/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [3948 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3948-n-elston-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: selective interior demolition only. Installation of (2) fire rated shutters and (1) fire rated door/frame. Selective exterior steel stair demolition to an existing office space and rework/reconfiguration to a HVAC contractor. (OCC. GRP. B & R; const. Type iii-b) as per plans. | $20,000 | [101066354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066354/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [3815 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 5. Location: basement, east elevation. | $25,600 | [B200512551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512551/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3310 W Cuyler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3310-w-cuyler-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $12,018 | [B200511176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511176/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [3805 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3805-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $23,000 | [B200507913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507913/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3823 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3823-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home, whereas user will have a caregiver or cell phone during use at all times, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $17,380 | [101086939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086939/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [4055 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4055-n-bernard-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200474868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474868/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [4032 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4032-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 112'-0' ' (length). Location: north side of lot.. | $5,000 | [B200477285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477285/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3944 N Sawyer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3944-n-sawyer-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $43,880 | [B200471467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471467/) | ## 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 Bernard St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3923 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3923-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [3931 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3931-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [3936 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3936-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025 - [3846 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025 - [3807 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3807-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025 - [4028 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4028-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026 - [4042 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4042-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [4045 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4045-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2025 - [4055 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4055-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [3750 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3750-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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