# Building permits at 4947 N Avers Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 11, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 11, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior/interior. | $4,000 | [B200450478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450478/) | | Jul 29, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $27,501 | [B200435863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435863/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 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/) | 620 ft E | 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 29, 2026 | [4835 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-n-springfield-ave/) | 850 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/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [4831 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-n-avers-ave/) | 810 ft S | 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 25, 2026 | [4917 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4917-n-hamlin-ave/) | 460 ft SE | 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 16, 2026 | [4946 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4946-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 600 ft E | 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 11, 2026 | [5015 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-n-harding-ave/) | 730 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3745 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3745-w-argyle-st/) | 490 ft E | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4911 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4911-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.20 mi 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 18, 2026 | [4954 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4954-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [5133 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Other | For permit b200478603: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509848](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509848/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3755 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3755-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 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 7, 2026 | [5133 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes due to fire damage. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only in 2nd floor unit | $204,000 | [B200478603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478603/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [3833 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) | 0.24 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 22, 2026 | [5040 N Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5040-n-pulaski-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 5-floor, 115fpm, hydraulic passenger elevator(#1) and one(1) 3500lb capacity, 3-floor, 125fpm, hydraulic passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev005433) | $338,000 | [101085014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085014/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3757 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 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 Avers Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4950 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-avers-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [5031 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5031-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [4855 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4855-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2020 - [4838 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4838-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [4831 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [5114 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [4743 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4743-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025 - [4722 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4722-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [4717 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [4708 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4708-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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