# Building permits at 4946 N Ridgeway 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.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 16: Nonstructural interior replacement of fire and smoke damaged drywall at ceilings and walls. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5000 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 190 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [3745 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3745-w-argyle-st/) | 170 ft NW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [4917 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4917-n-hamlin-ave/) | 400 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4954 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4954-n-monticello-ave/) | 670 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: kitchen. | $1,865 | [B200512283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512283/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [4937 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-n-monticello-ave/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $200 | [B200471843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471843/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4835 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4831 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-n-avers-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 9, 2026 | [3634 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3634-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Outdoor lighting for 120 square feet. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: exterior wall above 1st-floor windows 5 lights. | $800 | [B200510678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510678/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3755 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3755-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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 11, 2026 | [5015 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-n-harding-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | 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 15, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3741 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3741-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [3634 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3634-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(carrier tec48gcfm05a2a50a0a0). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop units. | $15,000 | [B200471636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471636/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |

## 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 Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4911 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4911-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025
- [5000 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026
- [4338 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4338-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Feb 14, 2026
- [4327 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4327-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 7, 2025
- [4308 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4308-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [4144 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4144-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [4134 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4134-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [4103 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4103-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025
- [4101 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2024
- [3939 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 9, 2024

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Map, the one permit at this address and 14 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4946-n-ridgeway-ave/