# Building permits at 3943 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. 2'-1"L X 3'-6"H | $5,000 | [101068903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068903/) | | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. 6'-1.65"L X 3'-6.08"H | $5,000 | [101068832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068832/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 17, 2026 | [7309 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7309-w-irving-park-rd/) | 880 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: main area. | $31,955 | [B200474909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474909/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [7171 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7171-w-irving-park-rd/) | 310 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior and exterior replacement of windows and low wall sections impacted by vehicle. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), windows/nw side wall of building-car drove through. | $50,000 | [B200473319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473319/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [3912 N Nottingham Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3912-n-nottingham-ave/) | 660 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement common area, unit 1a electrical repairs. | $3,000 | [B200473528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473528/) | | May 29, 2026 | [3951 N Octavia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3951-n-octavia-ave/) | 660 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 52'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard of the property. | $5,500 | [B200472399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472399/) | | May 28, 2026 | [3947 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3947-n-neva-ave/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: existing 2 story two dwelling unit residence to be deconverted into a two story single family residence with finished basement. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $35,000 | [101081856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081856/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [3824 N Octavia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3824-n-octavia-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 20 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: outside/inside near panel. | $5,132 | [B200508629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508629/) | ## 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 Harlem Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3755 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3755-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [3715 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3715-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2025 - [3631 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3631-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2010 - [3540 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [3417 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3417-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025 - [3339 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3339-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [3317 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3317-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026 - [3315 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3315-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [3300 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3300-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [3243 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3243-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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