# Building permits at 3942 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 11, 2025: Proposed rear 2 story addition. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Proposed rear 2 story addition, rear 2 story porch for an existing 2 story/3 unit residence, per plans. | $300,000 | [101070671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070671/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3460 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-n-pulaski-rd/) | 240 ft W | Sign | Installation of illuminated wall sign at tattoo (3460 N pulaski rd, chicago, IL 60641) | $1,500 | [101083101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083101/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3545 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-n-pulaski-rd/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $25,600 | [B200512828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512828/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [3545 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-n-pulaski-rd/) | 480 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 45 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200512815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512815/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4107 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4107-w-addison-st/) | 960 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: garage. | $3,380 | [B200511209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511209/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [3940 W Eddy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3940-w-eddy-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation and first floor rear yard addition onto an existing one story single family residence to remain a one story single family residence with new rear entry stoop, and renovation to portion of the existing basement. | $190,000 | [101078821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078821/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4029 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4029-w-addison-st/) | 770 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 82'-0' ' (length). Location: fence surrounding the house. | $6,000 | [B200480189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480189/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [3608 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3608-n-harding-ave/) | 750 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2522 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01977. | $20,700 | [B200470480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470480/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3649 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3649-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and common. | $3,200 | [B200508292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508292/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [3438 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3438-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 10 SQ. FT. Location: first floor west, parapet wall north, chimmy north. | $3,500 | [B200478263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478263/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4128 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-w-addison-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200473544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473544/) |

## 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 Cornelia Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4020 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [3852 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [3806 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3806-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [4120 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4120-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [4129 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4129-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [4130 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4130-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025
- [4137 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4137-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [3644 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3644-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Feb 12, 2026
- [3640 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [4841 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026

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