# Building permits at 3940 N Greenview Ave, Chicago, IL 3909 N Ashland Ave: a new building permitted Sep 21, demolition Sep 23. Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 10: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 480 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 10, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 96 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,000 | [B200461238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461238/) | | Jun 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing back open wood porch with new, same in type, size and location as existing, as per plans | $18,000 | [101020017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101020017/) | | Mar 7, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Repair\replace. Tuckpoint masonry brick 1200 SQ. FT. Replace 2,000 bricks approx. | $36,000 | [100694017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100694017/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [3909 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3909-n-ashland-ave/) | 480 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $20,000 | [B101086115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086115/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [3909 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3909-n-ashland-ave/) | 480 ft SW | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $20,000 | [101086115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086115/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1607 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1607-w-irving-park-rd/) | 500 ft W | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing electrical access to connect the sign. | $2,500 | [101086240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086240/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1607 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1607-w-irving-park-rd/) | 500 ft W | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing electrical access for connection. | $2,500 | [101086239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086239/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3909 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3909-n-ashland-ave/) | 480 ft SW | New building | Sc 2019 CBRC. Erect a 4 story, 8 dwelling unit type IIIA masonry building with front and rear decks at 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors. No roof deck. Provide three exterior parking spaces, 6'-0" high privacy fence and exterior masonrytrash enclosure, as per plans. R2 Occupancy classification. | $2,400,000 | [101086032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086032/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3900 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-n-janssen-ave/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e. P. Systems for 22 d.u. With demo drawings and all other work to be performed on 101086107. Locations: 22 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, grade level, 1st, 2nd, and 3r | $125,000 | [B200507793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507793/) | | Aug 30, 2026 | [1607 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1607-w-irving-park-rd/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing coffee shop, counter replacement with new electrical for new equipment, replacment of finishes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), cafe | $30,000 | [B200478927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478927/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [1521 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1521-w-byron-st/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 30 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: attached garage. | $3,338 | [B200481768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481768/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [3853 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3853-n-janssen-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations to existing 3-story 3 dwelling-unit residential building including new rear stair/deck as per plans. (Occupancy group R-2; type IIIB construction) (structural peer review) | $600,000 | [101079919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079919/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3854 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3854-n-janssen-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $28,800 | [B200506970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506970/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [1521 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1521-w-byron-st/) | 530 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), mechanical closet first floor. | $6,300 | [B200506735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506735/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3912 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3912-n-ashland-ave/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: ground floor rear. | $800 | [B200477974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477974/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [1426 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-w-irving-park-rd/) | 690 ft NE | Other | For permit 101073479: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480901/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1405 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1405-w-irving-park-rd/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: enclose an existing opening located between 2 existing combined tenant spaces (1403 & 1405 W. Irving park rd) located at the ground floor of an existing 3 story multi use building (occupancy B & R-2, construction type iiia). *Certifed plan corrections* | $10,000 | [101081992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081992/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1426 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-w-irving-park-rd/) | 690 ft NE | Other | For permit 101073479: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472594/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1466 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1466-w-irving-park-rd/) | 340 ft NE | Sign | Replace with identical awning, new frame. | $2,500 | [101084511](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084511/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [4055 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4055-n-greenview-ave/) | 830 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, unit 2. | $25,500 | [B200475101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475101/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1460 W Cuyler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1460-w-cuyler-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - revision to permit 101070471 to underpin basement and provide footing under existing enclosed porch and to change front single door to double door. Revise garage size and metal stair location (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $15,000 | [101075341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075341/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3852 N Janssen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-n-janssen-ave/) | 700 ft SE | 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: garage. | $1,245 | [B200468441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468441/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [4122 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: in-kind replacement of siding and stone veneer, same as existing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof for chimnney and exterior wall. | $25,000 | [B200508234](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508234/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3841 N Southport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3841-n-southport-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: work on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104014131. | $21,870 | [B200509870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509870/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [3928 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3928-n-paulina-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBC. Deconvert existing 2 du into SFR, extend existing dormer & interior remodeling as per plan. | $80,000 | [101085000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085000/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4130 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4130-n-greenview-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC: 2-story addition including basement, conservatory and 2nd floor bedroom with bathroom (occupancy R-5, type iii-a) as per plans. | $1,000,000 | [101082283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082283/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [3806 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3806-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Phase 2 of a residential deck "100% in kind" replacement of an existing wood deck. Phase 1 was the actual flat deck and that project was already granted an express permit (permit #b200465965. This set (phase 2) adds a pergola, privacy fence and misc. Outdoor furniture to the overall project. | $50,000 | [101084207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084207/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1420 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1420-w-grace-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement, floors 1,2,3 & attic. | Not listed | [B200472538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472538/) | | May 20, 2026 | [3806 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3806-n-ashland-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood occupiable rooftop (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). | $50,000 | [B200465965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465965/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4044 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4044-n-paulina-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: mansard roof south and west sides only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011864. | $17,500 | [B200470242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470242/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1413 W Belle Plaine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1413-w-belle-plaine-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Proposed basement renovation to existing single family residence. Interior work only, no change to existing building foot print. | $200,000 | [101083380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083380/) | | May 8, 2026 | [4036 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4036-n-paulina-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018166. | $5,000 | [B200463487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463487/) | | May 1, 2026 | [4030 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4030-n-paulina-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 50, MAX. Length 4. Location: exterior wall lintels. | $40,000 | [B200468777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468777/) | ## 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 Greenview Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3913 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3913-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [4009 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4009-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [4023 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4023-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [4055 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4055-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [4117 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4117-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025 - [4118 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4118-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2025 - [4122 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [4130 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4130-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [4142 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4142-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026 - [3734 N Greenview Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3734-n-greenview-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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