# Building permits at 3940 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $800,000 alteration or repair at 4835 N Springfield Ave, permitted Sep 29.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 19, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 780 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: interior work only. | $1,223 | [B200421041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200421041/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4835 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-springfield-ave/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: fire restoration reconstruction to two east units of a four story four unit condominium building (occupancy group R-2, type iii-b construction) | $800,000 | [101085505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085505/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4831 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-n-avers-ave/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 80. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: basement first floor 2nd floor and garage. | $15,000 | [B200510501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510501/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4830 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4830-n-pulaski-rd/) | 380 ft NW | Sign | Kashgar uyghur dining4830 N. Pulaski rd. Ste 102, chicago IL 60630 led channel letters | $3,600 | [101085329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085329/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4911 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4911-n-pulaski-rd/) | 780 ft N | New building | New 4-story masonry building. Mixed use (3 du + 1 retail store at grade). New rear 4-story steel balcony. New 3 space parking pad. New 2 bicycle parking. New trash enclosure. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. | $362,925 | [101064918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064918/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [4757 N Keystone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4757-n-keystone-ave/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repairs. | $16,600 | [B200513198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513198/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [4722 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4722-n-avers-ave/) | 880 ft SE | 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), basement. | $3,486 | [B200513102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513102/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4734 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4734-n-springfield-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 53 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,500 | [B200481796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481796/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3934 W Leland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3934-w-leland-ave/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 20, MAX. Length 8. Location: exterior facades. | $7,500 | [B200479813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479813/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [3833 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-w-lawrence-ave/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: east, north, west elevations tuckpointing. | $66,000 | [B200477172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477172/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4729 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4729-n-harding-ave/) | 420 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200469373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469373/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | [4706 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4706-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Landing: 146 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,000 | [B200512928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512928/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4706 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4706-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 56. Lighting outlets: 34. Specific location: house, attic, and garage. | $30,992 | [B200512604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512604/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3755 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3755-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Sign | Installation of (1) sign a 15'9"l x 1'11"ht x 0'5"thk internally illuminated front lit plex face channel letter wall sign flush mounter for aik family health pllc at 3755 W lawrence ave chicago, IL 60625. | $4,800 | [101085795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085795/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation of an existing tenant space within an existing two-story mixed-use building for the build-out of a restaurant (type iii-a construction, B & R-3 occupancy) | $50,000 | [101081364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081364/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [4844 N Karlov Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4844-n-karlov-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 14.96 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $16,456 | [B200471448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471448/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4720 N Kennicott Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4720-n-kennicott-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 6.08 kw. Array output: 7.36 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: basement for battery, rooftop for solar. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-1332. | $34,000 | [B200470413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470413/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4906 N Karlov Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4906-n-karlov-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC alterations and repairs to an existing 1 story rear covered deck on an existing 2 story single family residence with basement. | $8,000 | [101082173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082173/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, side, & rear exterior masonry walls. | $1,000 | [B200468874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468874/) |

## 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 W Lawrence Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3948 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3948-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [3950 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3950-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [3954 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3954-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [3956 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3956-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [4017 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4017-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [3855 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3855-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [3833 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [3825 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [3818 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3818-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025
- [3812 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3812-w-lawrence-ave/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 18 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3940-w-lawrence-ave/