# Building permits at 4020 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 18, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 200 amp service upgrade. | $4,500 | [B200438063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438063/) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story open rear wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $20,000 | [101064313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064313/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3545 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3545-n-pulaski-rd/) | 450 ft NE | 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/) | 450 ft NE | 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/) | 600 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/) | 520 ft NE | 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/) | 500 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4128 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4128-w-addison-st/) | 790 ft 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [3460 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-n-pulaski-rd/) | 260 ft SE | Sign | Installation of illuminated wall sign at tattoo (3460 N pulaski rd, chicago, IL 60641) | $1,500 | [101083101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083101/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [3608 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3608-n-harding-ave/) | 840 ft NE | 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), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3649 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3649-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.21 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 2, 2026 | [4028 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4028-w-waveland-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: at two story plus cellar frame single-family residence, renovate first floor per plans including new kitchen with new electrical, new interior front stair, repair of columns and beams, new windows, and provide new HVAC system at all floors. Rs-2 district. (Occ.grp. R-5; Const. T | $64,250 | [101082895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082895/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Cornelia Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3942 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3942-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025
- [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
- [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
- [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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