# Building permits at 4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $9.5M new building at 4725 N Clifton Ave, permitted Aug 19.

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 27, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 450 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: outside cafeteria area to add lighting. | $4,500 | [B200431734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431734/) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 312 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint all open mortar joints around building. | $7,450 | [B200426925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426925/) |
| May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, location: rear entry. | $2,000 | [B200424503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424503/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | [4753 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4753-n-broadway/) | 140 ft S | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing electrical access to connect the new sign to. | $3,500 | [101079928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079928/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [4753 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4753-n-broadway/) | 140 ft S | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using the existing electrical access for electrical connection. | $3,500 | [101079927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079927/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [4810 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4810-n-broadway/) | 130 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main room. | $1,150 | [B200469610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469610/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [4827 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4827-n-kenmore-ave/) | 980 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior front property. | $20,000 | [B200514108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514108/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4818 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4818-n-magnolia-ave/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation and conversion of existing two-unit residential building into three-unit apartment, including renovation of an existing duplex apartment into a single-floor apartment on level 02 and new a.d.u. At level 03 (attic story). Extension of existing dormer; refurbishment of exist  | $150,000 | [101081129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081129/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [4829 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4829-n-winthrop-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking spot. | $2,500 | [B200508429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508429/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [4715 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4715-n-racine-ave/) | 510 ft S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200479509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479509/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4725 N Clifton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4725-n-clifton-ave/) | 450 ft SE | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: phase 2- 5 story multi-use building with 40 residential units at levels 2 thru 5, ground floor residential entrance lobby, amenities and a retail space. (Occupancy groups: R-2, m, s-2; type 1a construction). Consultant reviewer globetrotters. | $9,500,000 | [101071587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071587/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [4660 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4660-n-broadway/) | 840 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 cbrc:revision to permit 101075065revisions limited to changes to HVAC system design, including new roof top equipment, and one banquette.ground floor restaurant in existing 4 story mixed-use building. A2 occupancy - occupancy under 99 existing parking - no change (tod + in historic di | $80,000 | [101085002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085002/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [4755 N Malden St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4755-n-malden-st/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 90 SQ. FT. Location: building exterior. | $60,500 | [B200476401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476401/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4750 N Malden St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4750-n-malden-st/) | 970 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 30, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 400 SQ. FT. Location: front elevation. | $35,000 | [B200475334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475334/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [4931 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4931-n-magnolia-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 93'-0' ' (length). Location: fence along property line. | $10,765 | [B200511976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511976/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [4609 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4609-n-magnolia-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 375 SQ. FT. Location: roof; south facing parapet wall. | $33,700 | [B200507966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507966/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [4636 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4636-n-magnolia-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: a new non-standard R-3 detached garage on an rs-3 lot containing an R-3 single family residence. | $65,000 | [101083929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083929/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4841 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $25,000 | [B101082464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082464/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [4749 N Beacon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4749-n-beacon-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 20 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard and basement. | $850 | [B200474368](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474368/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [4853 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: repair fire/water damage with limited m.e.p. Work as per plans, for existing front basement unit (no work to other 4 d.u.'s) of a 3 story w/ basement masonry building (r-2 occupancy & iii-a construction type) | $20,000 | [101080769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080769/) |

## 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 Broadway with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4809 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026
- [4810 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4810-n-broadway/): newest permit May 28, 2026
- [4816 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [4821 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [4830 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4830-n-broadway/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025
- [4753 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4753-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026
- [4867 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4867-n-broadway/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [4712 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4712-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [4703 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4703-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 19, 2006
- [4925 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4925-n-broadway/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024

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