# Building permits at 4875 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 5, 2025: Repair (26% to 50%) for wood occupiable rooftop. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 5, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood occupiable rooftop (quantity: 1, location: rooftop). | $60,000 | [B200405582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405582/) | | Sep 11, 2013 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm system | $650 | [B100508144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100508144/) | | Apr 11, 2013 | New building | Erect a 3 story, 3b 5 unit aparment building with bawsement,roof deck | $450,000 | [100467004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100467004/) | | Mar 18, 2013 | Demolition | Wreck and remove 2 story frame single family and detached frame garage | Not listed | [B100460774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100460774/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 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 10, 2026 | [4853 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-n-ashland-ave/) | 220 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 48'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior lawn areas. | $3,100 | [B200508900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508900/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 950 ft W | Other | For permit 100976211: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514741/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 950 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 100976211 must begin work and or request inspection no later than february 2027 on permit no 100976211. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088888/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1624 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1624-w-lawrence-ave/) | 820 ft SW | Other | For permit 101080248: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509021/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [4907 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4907-n-paulina-st/) | 570 ft NW | Solar | Spr 2019 CBC: installation of 10.0 kwac/14.96 kwdc grid-tied, ballasted PV system on flat roof of existing 4-story apartment building | $60,480 | [101083327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083327/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1516 W Ainslie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1516-w-ainslie-st/) | 390 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 150 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing wireless communication site. | $5,000 | [B200477983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477983/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 950 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 155'-0' ' (length). Location: our property and 4896 N hermitage-separate permit. | $14,240 | [B200476103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476103/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4870 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4870-n-paulina-st/) | 510 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $33,500 | [B200475027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475027/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [4898 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4898-n-clark-st/) | 450 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 16600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000268. | $233,164 | [B200473159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473159/) | | May 31, 2026 | [4896 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4896-n-hermitage-ave/) | 970 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 101'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,000 | [B200471850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471850/) | | May 19, 2026 | [4817 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-n-paulina-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: attached to exterior of home. | $17,500 | [B200471331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471331/) | | May 19, 2026 | [4890 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4890-n-hermitage-ave/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 30. Specific location: garage and ADU. Above. | $3,000 | [B200470105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470105/) | | May 14, 2026 | [4746 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-n-ashland-ave/) | 950 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 56 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $9,500 | [B200470018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470018/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [1408 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1408-w-argyle-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 1w. | $4,250 | [B200509630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509630/) | | Jul 18, 2026 | [1720 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-w-winnemac-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 9'-4' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $1,393 | [B200479177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479177/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1433 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1433-w-winnemac-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence. | $5,200 | [B200472849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472849/) | | May 18, 2026 | [1431 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-w-winnemac-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 75'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,000 | [B200471087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471087/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5061 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5061-n-clark-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 2 apartment units rehab work. | $4,000 | [B200469660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469660/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5001 N Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-n-hermitage-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial interior renovations to an existing two story plus basement single family residence. No change to bulk or density. Occupancy: R-5, construction type iii-b. | $150,000 | [101082624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082624/) | | May 6, 2026 | [4742 N Dover St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4742-n-dover-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 2; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: west & north side of the property. | $5,000 | [B200463030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463030/) | ## 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 Ashland Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4863 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4863-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Mar 11, 2026 - [4853 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [4950 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [4800 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026 - [4746 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [4710 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4710-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 - [4641 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4641-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025 - [5116 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5116-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [5152 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [5200 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-n-ashland-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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