# Building permits at 520 N Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 1819 W Erie St: demolition permitted May 6, a new building May 26. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 21: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement mechanical room. | $10,000 | [B200508271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508271/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 11, 2026 | [533 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-n-marshfield-ave/) | 150 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 385 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: on the roof top of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $14,900 | [B200506960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506960/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [537 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/537-n-ashland-ave/) | 450 ft NE | Other | Final reinstatement permit no.101051704 must begin work and or request inspections no later than february 202 on permit no.101051704. Separate admin change required to update contractor on permit | Not listed | [101089187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089187/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [1636 W Ontario St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-ontario-st/) | 460 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 97 square feet. | $15,000 | [B200509924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509924/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1620 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-w-erie-st/) | 670 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: new roof deck, pergola and access stair for an existing 2 car masonry garage serving an existing single family residence. | $15,000 | [101073612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073612/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1737 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1737-w-grand-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 3500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $154,080 | [101086898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086898/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1735 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1735-w-grand-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101065580. Affects: 32 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first floor through roof. | Not listed | [B200470753](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470753/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [466 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/466-n-paulina-st/) | 450 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: construct new steel pergola on existing building roof to an existing 4 story 9 residential units with 1st floor retail building per plans. (Use group R2 & B construction type ib) | $25,000 | [101082589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082589/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1701 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1701-w-grand-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: commercial interior build-out to convert an existing retail space into a new mini city play café (limited restaurant), as per the architect's plans, within an existing four-story masonry building. The scope of work includes: architecture, accessibility, fire prevention, plumbing, HVAC, an | $85,000 | [101080276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080276/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1649 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1649-w-grand-ave/) | 330 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: 1st floor n-w corner of the building. | $11,000 | [B200474120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474120/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [410 N Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-n-paulina-st/) | 940 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101067769. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: inside commercial space. | Not listed | [B200464491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464491/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1701 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1701-w-huron-st/) | 970 ft N | Other | For permit 101064882: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469631/) | | May 1, 2026 | [452 N Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/452-n-ashland-ave/) | 590 ft SE | Sign | Installation of awning with graphics at kennicott chicago (452 N ashland ave, chicago, IL 60622) | $1,500 | [101082133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082133/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [1812 W Hubbard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1812-w-hubbard-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(trane, ysk090a3s0, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $27,446 | [B200512315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512315/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1818 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-w-grand-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020190. | $20,000 | [B200508815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508815/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [525 N Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/525-n-bishop-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,383 | [B200476637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476637/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1818 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1818-w-grand-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 40 SQ. FT. Location: front and west elevation. | $37,580 | [B200470807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470807/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1819 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-erie-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC erect a 2 story type VA frame single family residence with a basement, a detached two car garage, roof deck and pergola. New privacy 6-foot-high fence at rear and iron fence in the front, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $650,000 | [101077051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077051/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1481 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1481-w-erie-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: north and west elevations masonry repairs, replacing existing siding on bay window and restring existing steel porch and stairs in existing 4-story brick mixed use building with basement- 1 retail, 7du (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction) certified corrections subject to fiel | $60,000 | [101080197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080197/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1819 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-w-erie-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $16,650 | [B101080954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080954/) | ## 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 Marshfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [533 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [858 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/858-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [867 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/867-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [1017 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1017-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025 - [1023 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1023-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 14, 2025 - [1036 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1036-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [1040 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [1087 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1087-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025 - [1717 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1717-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026 - [2512 N Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2512-n-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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