# Building permits at 4853 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $900,000 alteration or repair at 3741 W Lawrence Ave, permitted Jun 16. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 3, 2025: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 700 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200428300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428300/) | | May 5, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodeling/alternation existing building 20units | $235,000 | [100093861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100093861/) | | Jan 27, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Repairs patch roof & reflash entire perimeter of same for existing 20 family unit building. No other charges. | $5,000 | [100092389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100092389/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4835 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-springfield-ave/) | 200 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: fire restoration reconstruction to two east units of a four story four unit condominium building (occupancy group R-2, type iii-b construction) | $800,000 | [101085505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085505/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4831 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-n-avers-ave/) | 390 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 80. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: basement first floor 2nd floor and garage. | $15,000 | [B200510501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510501/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [4830 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4830-n-pulaski-rd/) | 780 ft W | Sign | Kashgar uyghur dining4830 N. Pulaski rd. Ste 102, chicago IL 60630 led channel letters | $3,600 | [101085329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085329/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [4911 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4911-n-pulaski-rd/) | 700 ft W | New building | New 4-story masonry building. Mixed use (3 du + 1 retail store at grade). New rear 4-story steel balcony. New 3 space parking pad. New 2 bicycle parking. New trash enclosure. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. | $362,925 | [101064918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064918/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [4917 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4917-n-hamlin-ave/) | 720 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 37'-9' ' (length). Wood fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 164'-0' ' (length). Location: fence along property line. | $18,440 | [B200512850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512850/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3755 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3755-w-lawrence-ave/) | 930 ft SE | Sign | Installation of (1) sign a 15'9"l x 1'11"ht x 0'5"thk internally illuminated front lit plex face channel letter wall sign flush mounter for aik family health pllc at 3755 W lawrence ave chicago, IL 60625. | $4,800 | [101085795](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085795/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [4734 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4734-n-springfield-ave/) | 860 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 53 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $4,500 | [B200481796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481796/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5015 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-n-harding-ave/) | 970 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 130. Lighting outlets: 40. Specific location: all 13 residential units. | $32,500 | [B200506932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506932/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [3833 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-w-lawrence-ave/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: east, north, west elevations tuckpointing. | $66,000 | [B200477172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477172/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: interior renovation of an existing tenant space within an existing two-story mixed-use building for the build-out of a restaurant (type iii-a construction, B & R-3 occupancy) | $50,000 | [101081364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081364/) | | May 22, 2026 | [4729 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4729-n-harding-ave/) | 980 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200469373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469373/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 910 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, side, & rear exterior masonry walls. | $1,000 | [B200468874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468874/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [5000 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: electrical service upgrade. | $7,000 | [B200508776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508776/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4722 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4722-n-avers-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $3,486 | [B200513102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513102/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4706 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4706-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 56. Lighting outlets: 34. Specific location: house, attic, and garage. | $30,992 | [B200512604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512604/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [4946 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4946-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of fire and smoke damaged drywall at ceilings and walls, includes replacement of trim and finishes, plumbing and electrical.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 4946 #1r. | $100,000 | [B200510268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510268/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3934 W Leland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3934-w-leland-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 20, MAX. Length 8. Location: exterior facades. | $7,500 | [B200479813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479813/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3745 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3745-w-argyle-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 9500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building perimeter. | $106,000 | [B200480214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480214/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3741 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3741-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing one story type IIIB building (occupancy group B; type IIIB construction) | $900,000 | [101079225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079225/) | ## 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 Springfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4835 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [4815 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [4911 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4911-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 - [4927 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4927-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2025 - [4734 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4734-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [5002 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5002-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [4624 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025 - [4614 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4614-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 - [5107 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5107-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [5124 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5124-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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