# Building permits at 3946 W North Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 4019 W North Ave, permitted Sep 10. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 2, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: low voltage wireless burglar alarm system. | $5,950 | [B200452878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452878/) | | Dec 22, 2022 | Other | Change of contractor, refer to 100929882, original permit. Will make corrections if needed. | Not listed | [B101000409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101000409/) | | Feb 17, 2022 | Plumbing | Revision to permit#100929882 change plumbing contractor to loyal howard. | Not listed | [100959151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100959151/) | | Jul 21, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: existing office space remodel at 2nd & 3rd levels as per plans in existing 3 stories masonry building. The scope of work includes: architectural, plumbing, HVAC and electric.existing use: office | $35,000 | [100929882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100929882/) | | May 17, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit # 100906294 to replace existing plumbing fixtures and pipes for the level-2 & 3, as per plans in existing 3 stories masonry building. The scope of work includes: plumbing only. Existing use: office | $3,000 | [100922222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100922222/) | | Apr 15, 2021 | Other | Revision to change of general contractors permit#100906294 to scm development inc | Not listed | [100917647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100917647/) | | Feb 5, 2021 | Other | Revision to permit #100906294 alt. Code approve:use of schedule 40 pvc for drainage,vent pipe, pipe fittings, above & below grade(cast iron) | Not listed | [100907635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100907635/) | | Feb 5, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: interior remodel & exterior repairs in existing office space to remove stop work order and resolve bldg. Violations in existing 3 stories masonry building, as per plans.the scope of work includes: architecture,plumbing, HVAC and electric. Existing use: office | $150,000 | [100906294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100906294/) | ## 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), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [1519 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1519-n-avers-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 5'-9' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Location: on front of the building. | $100 | [B200514806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514806/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4019 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4019-w-north-ave/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Taqueria huentain interior and exterior renovations to an existing restaurant. Type IIIB construction. | $1,500,000 | [101074777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074777/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [1626 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-n-harding-ave/) | 300 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200481933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481933/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1720 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-n-pulaski-rd/) | 870 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 105 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $25,000 | [B200507588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507588/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1526 N Karlov Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-n-karlov-ave/) | 990 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr: replace existing enclosed rear porch with new open and porch roof at (2) d.u. Building | $25,000 | [101085461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085461/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1532 N Karlov Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1532-n-karlov-ave/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr CBRC: interior alteration. Remove existing rear frame enclosure and existing open wood porch and replace with new (same size and location), including MEP work as per plas to existing 4 d.u. Front building, (no work to existing 1 du rear building). (Occupancy classification R-2, construction | $400,000 | [101083320](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083320/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1540 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1540-n-harding-ave/) | 260 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: outside and basement. | $2,300 | [B200475736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475736/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [1623 N Keystone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1623-n-keystone-ave/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all masonary elevations. | $3,400 | [B200475989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475989/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1508 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1508-n-harding-ave/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations, new east side porch and 4 car parking pad for an existing rear 2 story i dwelling unit residence for a new a.d.u. Conversion unit for a total 2 dwelling units ( 6 d.u. Existing in front building). Type IIIA construction, R-5 occupancy. Conditional permit subject | $400,000 | [101076755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076755/) | | May 14, 2026 | [4010 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4010-w-north-ave/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | Convert existing commercial building into a mixed-use building adding 9 dwelling units on the second level to the existing 2 story with basement building,work includes architecture, plumbing, HVAC and electric, rear metal stairs replacement in same location, new concrete parking lot, 6' metal fence | $800,000 | [101073265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073265/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1522 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1522-n-pulaski-rd/) | 490 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101068585 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 101068585 | Not listed | [101083454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083454/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1508 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1508-n-harding-ave/) | 590 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no 101076755.locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), preparatory demolition per spr submitted plans. | $20,000 | [B200469495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469495/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [1405 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1405-n-harding-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200508953](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508953/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1454 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1454-n-avers-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 59'-0' ' (length). Location: replacing back yard fence. | $4,620 | [B200508092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508092/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [4141 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4141-w-north-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Elevator | Replacement of governor on one(1) 5000lb capacity, 4-floor, 100fgpm, freight elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100915706) | $2,150 | [101084253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084253/) | ## 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 North Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3944 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3944-w-north-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [3942 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3942-w-north-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [3956 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3956-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025 - [3923 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3923-w-north-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2024 - [3910 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3910-w-north-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [4000 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-north-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026 - [4010 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4010-w-north-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [4011 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4011-w-north-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [4019 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4019-w-north-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [4021 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4021-w-north-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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