# Building permits at 3938 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 7, 2024: Nonstructural interior cosmetic alterations to existing restaurant to replace panels. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior cosmetic alterations to existing restaurant to replace panels, floors, and tiles throughout. Replace electrical in bathroom, replace plumbing fixtures. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), main level. No exterior work | $100,000 | [B200020289](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200020289/) | | Sep 24, 2024 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows and doors. | $15,000 | [B200028336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200028336/) | | Jul 8, 2024 | Electrical | Replace service breaker panel | $1,000 | [B101054875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101054875/) | | Jun 25, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace fire damaged drywall, doors and trim only, no electrical or plumbing, no other work.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor unit. | $20,000 | [B200020466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200020466/) | | May 10, 2010 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences: 84ft 6in x 6ft 0in: qty 2 | $950 | [100342931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100342931/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5515 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-w-irving-park-rd/) | 560 ft E | Sign | Led channel letterssport express fitness5515 W. Irving park rd. Chicago IL 60641 | $4,600 | [101086147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086147/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [4047 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4047-n-parkside-ave/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $2,550 | [B200513895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513895/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4026 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4026-n-major-ave/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 23 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of blding upgrade in service. | $8,500 | [B200511552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511552/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5636 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5636-w-irving-park-rd/) | 470 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Exterior remodeling of an existing dairy queen to incorporate new brand imagining. Including new front patio & concrete pad for exterior cooler.no MEP work | $15,000 | [101082810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082810/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5535 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5535-w-irving-park-rd/) | 380 ft NE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $24,000 | [B101079953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079953/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5701 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-irving-park-rd/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation brick and limestone repair. | $1,000 | [B200479428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479428/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5509 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5509-w-dakin-st/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Remove existing 7.3 FT x 16.7 FT frame, open porch. Construct one-story, v-a construction,12ft x 18ft additon to rear of existing three story, masonry, and frame, single-family house in zone rs-3. | $69,000 | [101083331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083331/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5701 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-irving-park-rd/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC replace existing rear 2 story wood porch on an existing 2 story multi unit building. | $8,000 | [101084355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084355/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5621 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5621-w-irving-park-rd/) | 280 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof on building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015323. | $24,957 | [B200470220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470220/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [4118 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4118-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-6' ' (length). Location: sides and rear of building. | $10,000 | [B200514748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514748/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [4128 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200509487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509487/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [4128 N Parkside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-n-parkside-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.1 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,390 | [B200509484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509484/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5541 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-w-grace-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement, kitchen, exterior rear. | $9,320 | [B200479436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479436/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5429 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-dakin-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: rear side yard. | $2,837 | [B200474170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474170/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3825 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025 - [4128 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-n-central-ave/): newest permit Mar 10, 2026 - [4134 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4134-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [3657 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025 - [4225 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4225-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [4319 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4319-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [4350 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4350-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [3522 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [3502 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3502-n-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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