# Building permits at 425 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 11, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.92 kw. Array output: 7.92 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $21,037 | [B200448241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448241/) |
| Oct 11, 2018 | Electrical | New 200a 1 meter service | $1,800 | [B100787621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100787621/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5329 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5329-w-ferdinand-st/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Alteration level 3 - interior alterations and third floor addition to existing 2-flat residence per plans. Duplex first floor unit w/ basement. Duplex second floor unit w/ third floor per plans. Repair enclosed frame porch at rear per plans. Repair existing open front porch per plans. Install 31 lin | $180,000 | [101087533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087533/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [533 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-n-pine-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3054 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018753. | $38,100 | [B200508504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508504/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5251 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-w-ferdinand-st/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: hallways and basement. | $4,800 | [B200507370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507370/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [315 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-n-lotus-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing multi-unit building to duplex basement and first floor unit, second floor unit remodeled duplex to attic space, new rear wood 6' fence and new (3) open parking spaces at existing 2-1/2 story 2 d.u. Stucco & frame building w/ basement (occupancy class  | $35,000 | [101072070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072070/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [335 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/335-n-lockwood-ave/) | 980 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Concrete work. Roof: nonstructural repair. IL Roofing contractor license #104015273. | $22,000 | [B200480089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480089/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5440 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-ferdinand-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 14. Location: masonrt repairs. | $42,200 | [B200478769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478769/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5445 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5445-w-race-ave/) | 740 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 0.01188 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $8,316 | [B200471258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471258/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5325 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-ferdinand-st/) | 400 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.97 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,243 | [B200472624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472624/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5325 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-ferdinand-st/) | 400 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service conductor, exterior. | $1,900 | [B200472627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472627/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [560 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/560-n-long-ave/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 17 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 56. Lighting outlets: 26. Specific location: complete interior wiring. | $2,000 | [B200471718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471718/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5330 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-race-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2 space parking pad, modifications to front porch, removal of 2nd floor dormers, replace basement stairs, rear stairs, and internal renovations to convert existing 2 story SFR w/basement to 2 units, per plans | $45,000 | [101073583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073583/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [540 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-n-lockwood-ave/) | 850 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $10,000 | [B200469580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469580/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5230 W Ferdinand St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5230-w-ferdinand-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for new construction of 2 stories above grade (no basement), single family home with a private garage structure (2 garage parking spaces) with privacy fences within property lines. (Occupancy: R-5, construction type: v-a) | $320,000 | [101080168](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080168/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [619 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/619-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $10,000 | [B101083277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083277/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [5235 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-w-lake-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | For permit 100915732: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468889/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Long Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [560 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/560-n-long-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [608 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-n-long-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [611 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-n-long-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025
- [625 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-n-long-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [628 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/628-n-long-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [630 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/630-n-long-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [219 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/219-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [205 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-n-long-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024
- [646 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/646-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025
- [655 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-n-long-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026

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