# Building permits at 3928 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 3836 N Bell Ave: a new building permitted May 13, demolition Jul 16. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 9: Interior remodel of existing 3-story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 580 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 3-story, type VA frame, 34' ht., 3-unit residence with basement including the in-kind replacement of existing gutter, the demolition of exist rear deck and new EV charger for existing 1-story, type VA frame, detached 2-car garage (occupancy group R-5 | $165,000 | [101082760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082760/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [2353 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2353-w-byron-st/) | 940 ft SW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for 5 story 8 d.u. Building with basement, 1st floor retail, 8 car garage at 1st floor, deck over portion of garage at 2nd story, rear balcony at 2nd thru 5th story, deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, elevator over-run, entire build | $2,182,930 | [101087238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087238/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [3849 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3849-n-leavitt-st/) | 620 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 70 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $9,700 | [B200512679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512679/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [3927 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-n-hamilton-ave/) | 740 ft E | Other | For permit 101083925: replacement mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511465/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [2215 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-irving-park-rd/) | 360 ft NE | Other | Permit expires on 11/15/2026 erection starts: 10/2/2026, erection ends: 10/4/2026. Self cert. CBC2019. Reinstatement of 2022 permit 100988429 for the 2026 st benedict church oktoberfest tent on oct 2-4, 2026. Set-up is sept 29 and takedown is oct 5, 2026. Same 1-40x80 frame tent. Indestructo rental | $5,000 | [101088497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088497/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [2215 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2215-w-irving-park-rd/) | 360 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: st. Benedict's fall fest. | $100 | [B200510777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510777/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3927 N Hamilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3927-n-hamilton-ave/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior alterations to de-convert existing 3 story 2 dwelling unit building to single family residence with 1 story 105 sq' rear addition and proposed dormer (con type VA s13d occ r5) | $85,000 | [101083925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083925/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [3851 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-oakley-ave/) | 500 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 26'-0' ' (length). Location: gates between properties. | $7,475 | [B200509431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509431/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [3849 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3849-n-oakley-ave/) | 520 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 26'-0' ' (length). Location: gates between properties. | $7,475 | [B200509429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509429/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3814 N Oakley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3814-n-oakley-ave/) | 870 ft S | New building | Self cert: erect 2 story with basement frame SFR, front concrete stairs, rear open metal stairs, 2 car detached garage with roof top deck, 6 FT wood fence as per plan.3814 north oakley avenue | $500,000 | [101082611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082611/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [3841 N Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3841-n-claremont-ave/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: back of the building. | $2,500 | [B200477780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477780/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2352 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2352-w-byron-st/) | 910 ft W | Elevator | Replace hoist belts on eg passenger elevator #1, 2100lbs caoacity, 5 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau imspection. | Not listed | [101086275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086275/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [3836 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3836-n-bell-ave/) | 580 ft S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $24,000 | [B101082949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082949/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [2140 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2140-w-irving-park-rd/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior & exterior alterations w/ a new partial dormer addition only to existing 2 1/2 frame & masonry building with basement. (Occupancy R-5, const. Type va) | $100,000 | [101080074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080074/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [2257 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2257-w-irving-park-rd/) | 390 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1833 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace occupiable roof. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019599. | $42,000 | [B200475051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475051/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4046 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4046-n-leavitt-st/) | 940 ft N | Sign | Installing 40 FT illuminated ground sign witn emc; E lot location; n/s facing text. Coonley | $18,000 | [101083635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083635/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3818 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3818-n-leavitt-st/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $5,250 | [B200469656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469656/) | | May 13, 2026 | [2252 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2252-w-grace-st/) | 960 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $27,000 | [B200466029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466029/) | | May 13, 2026 | [3836 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3836-n-bell-ave/) | 580 ft S | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a 2 story type VA frame single family residence with a basement, new 6 foot privacy fence, detached 3 car garage w/ roof deck, pergola and metal access stair, as per plans. R5 occupancy | $650,000 | [101082147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082147/) | | May 12, 2026 | [3816 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-n-bell-ave/) | 790 ft S | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081051. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200469843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469843/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3851 N Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-n-leavitt-st/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101065513 for modified utility location and new floor drains at basement level for the interior remodel to deconvert existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 24' ht., 2-unit residential building to single-family residence and new (93) SQ. FT. Rear wood deck and b | $350,000 | [101082993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082993/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3816 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-n-bell-ave/) | 790 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: current and proposed use occupancy r5, single dwelling residence. New 2 story with basement sfh, 3 car masonry garage w/ roof deck accessed by metal stair and fence per plan. Certified plan corrections. | $870,000 | [101081051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081051/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [3826 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3826-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc.kitchen and bath remodel for the second floor unit in an existing tw0 flat building. Additional works include lighting and controls updates, new kitchen window with raised sill, plaster repair. All work as per plans. | $80,000 | [101083918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083918/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [4104 N Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-n-claremont-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC; interior renovation of a single-unit residential building. Lower basement floor and stabalise foundation. Repair rear enclosed porch structure. New electrical, HVAC, and plumbing. Repair rear enclosed porch. (Occupancy group R-5; type VB construction) | $300,000 | [101086732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086732/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [3829 N Hoyne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3829-n-hoyne-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: side masonry walls; bricks at base; masonry repair. | $45,320 | [B200511770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511770/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [2053 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2053-w-irving-park-rd/) | 0.22 mi E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect a 4 story, 9 dwelling unit mixed use sprinklered masonry building with an elevator. Tenant retail space on the ground floor, new masonry trash enclosure, 6foot high wood fence and five exterior parking stalls at the rear of the property, as per plans. R2 Occupancy classification. | $1,275,000 | [101071485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071485/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [2156 W Belle Plaine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2156-w-belle-plaine-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104012900. | $17,250 | [B200507586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507586/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [4025 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4025-n-western-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1020 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations - tuckpoint, bricks, vertical joints, sealant & glazing. | $125,494 | [B200480876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480876/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2149 W Belle Plaine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2149-w-belle-plaine-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $12,570 | [B101081795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081795/) | ## 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 Bell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3846 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025 - [3844 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3844-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024 - [4014 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4014-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [3836 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3836-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [3825 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026 - [3816 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3816-n-bell-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2026 - [3810 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3810-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 - [3807 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3807-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2024 - [3725 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3725-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026 - [3719 N Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3719-n-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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