# Building permits at 3936 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 29, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 29, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 40'-0' ' (length). Location: front fence. | $5,000 | [B200410584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410584/) | | Nov 4, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace bricks and window lintels. Spot tuckpoint. Work on north, south and east elevations. | $11,625 | [100568862](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100568862/) | | Jun 22, 2012 | Electrical | 200 Amps electric service, cover electric wiring for 1st floor | $5,000 | [B100446526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100446526/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 1, 2026 | [4023 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4023-n-st-louis-ave/) | 580 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [4055 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4055-n-bernard-st/) | 850 ft 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 31, 2026 | [3926 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3926-n-elston-ave/) | 920 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/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [4032 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4032-n-st-louis-ave/) | 710 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [3747 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3747-n-kimball-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [3948 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3948-n-elston-ave/) | 0.20 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 10, 2026 | [3310 W Cuyler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3310-w-cuyler-ave/) | 0.21 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 5, 2026 | [3823 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3823-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [4135 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4135-n-bernard-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of ground floor unit, includes patch and repair drywall, replace doors, casings and trim, replace plumbing fixutres and electrical.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), ground floor. | $35,000 | [B200476161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476161/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [4121 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4121-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $100 | [B200476621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476621/) | | Jun 19, 2026 | [4101 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-n-kimball-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104012900. | $13,850 | [B200475473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475473/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3615 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-w-irving-park-rd/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: outside. | $3,600 | [B200474795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474795/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3811 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-n-drake-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [3931 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3931-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [3923 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3923-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [3905 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3905-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [3846 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 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 - [3807 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3807-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025 - [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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