# Building permits at 3939 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL

4106 N Avers Ave: demolition permitted Jun 29, a new building Jul 22.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 9, 2024: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 21'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200404159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404159/) |
| Feb 10, 2014 | Electrical | Replace existing 100a service panel for the single family dwelling unit; | $1,000 | [B100527119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100527119/) |
| Jan 22, 2014 | Electrical | Bathroom remodel.replace plumbing fixtures & piping as needed, electrical permit #100524193 issued1/15/2014. | $27,450 | [100524819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100524819/) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Electrical | Wire new branch circuit for the bathroom in the remodeled area of the dwelling unit | $800 | [B100524193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100524193/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [3948 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3948-n-elston-ave/) | 850 ft E | 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 1, 2026 | [3815 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 910 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 9.12 kw. Array output: 10.56 kw. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,512 | [B200480290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480290/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3815 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 910 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.12 kw. Array output: 10.56 kw. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,512 | [B200480283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480283/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [3918 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-n-monticello-ave/) | 620 ft E | 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: 12'-0' '. | $27,500 | [B200481266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481266/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4032 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4032-n-monticello-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 32'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard fence. | $3,120 | [B200480606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480606/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [3948 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3948-n-monticello-ave/) | 590 ft E | Sign | K2 financial group inc.new electrical id wall sign location: east elevationsign facing: monticello ave.reads: express tax | $2,000 | [101083130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083130/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [3852 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-n-monticello-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Other | For permit 101074883: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475053/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3615 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3615-w-irving-park-rd/) | 800 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: outside. | $3,600 | [B200474795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474795/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [3821 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3821-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 850 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 60 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $7,000 | [B200468217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468217/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [4101 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: south and west masonry parapet walls. | $35,000 | [B200481989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481989/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [3911 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3911-w-dakin-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $52,000 | [B200480302](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480302/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [3823 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3823-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 31, 2026 | [3926 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3926-n-elston-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | 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 22, 2026 | [4106 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4106-n-avers-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new two-story single-family home with basement, front stair, and detached three car garage (occupancy R-5, construction type 5a) per plans | $450,000 | [101078170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078170/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [4106 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4106-n-avers-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $20,500 | [B101083609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083609/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3935 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3935-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [3833 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2022
- [3821 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3821-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [3815 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3815-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [4101 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [4103 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4103-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [4134 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4134-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [4144 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4144-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [4308 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4308-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [4327 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4327-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025

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