# Building permits at 616 W Willow St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 18: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 18, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing work. IL Roofing contractor license: 104001033. | $9,650 | [B200462751](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462751/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1900 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-n-howe-st/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front entry door. | $10,000 | [B200513137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513137/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [1849 N Mohawk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1849-n-mohawk-st/) | 940 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, cabinetry, fire table & turf to exiting private rooftop deck for unit 3 at existing 4-story, 3-unit building of masonry construction (occupancy type R-5, type 3a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. Structural peer review. | $35,000 | [101084323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084323/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1658 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1658-n-burling-st/) | 970 ft SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) eg passneger elevator, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $144,700 | [101088586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088586/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1843 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-n-burling-st/) | 850 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.42 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,336 | [B200479393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479393/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1845 N Larrabee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1845-n-larrabee-st/) | 750 ft N | Elevator | Replace hydraulic jack unit on passenger elevator car 1, 2500lbs capacity, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev003579). | $86,052 | [101087430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087430/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1753 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1753-n-cleveland-ave/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: new floor opening at second floor for new skylight per structural engineer's drawing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, apt 2, living room. | $7,152 | [B200478524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478524/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1700 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-n-burling-st/) | 920 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,100 | [B200478086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478086/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1746 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1746-n-cleveland-ave/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: in-kind replacement 3-story exterior rear wood open porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-2; type VA construction) | $20,000 | [101085247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085247/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1626 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-n-orchard-st/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage wall bricks replacement. | $15,000 | [B200477165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477165/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [707 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-willow-st/) | 560 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration and change of occupancy by converting the existing commercial office at the first floor and basement to duplex with existing single residential unit on 2nd, 3rd, & 4th floors within the existing 4-story building. No work to floor above (occupancy group B & R-3; type IIIA co | $125,000 | [101076083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076083/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 930 ft NW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $35,500 | [B101076084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076084/) | | May 6, 2026 | [1747 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1747-n-cleveland-ave/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: back, sides. | $6,700 | [B200469393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469393/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [1917 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-n-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC, full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story with basement, detached garage and roof decks, all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type v-a | $2,000,000 | [101087856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087856/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1915 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-n-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Sc 2019 CBC; full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story (with mechanical penthouse) with basement, attached garage, roof deck and fencing all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type iii-b. | $2,000,000 | [101083250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083250/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [557 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Install audio. Install data/video. Specific location: front. | $500 | [B200506985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506985/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1906 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-n-burling-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back of the building. | $16,500 | [B200479741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479741/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [633 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/633-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of existing membrane, topping substrate, and synthetic turf for installation of new, properly sloped, and watertight assembly with a new synthetic turf tile-system. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, dog run terrace area on 2nd floor. | $231,360 | [B200477844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477844/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [435 W Menomonee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/435-w-menomonee-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 blower coil unit(carrier, 40rr016410, mechanical room) 1 blower coil unit(carrier, 40rr028000, mechanical room) 1 split dx unit(carrier, 38ae016500, outside of mechanical room) 1 split dx unit(carrier, 38aks028-500, outside of mechanical room). Electrical w | $275,000 | [B200477902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477902/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [711 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 50fe-m16a3a5-0a0a0, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof work. | $46,800 | [B200478411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478411/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [1660 N Hudson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1660-n-hudson-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: plaza. | $2,000,000 | [B200476153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476153/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1946 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1946-n-howe-st/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new construction (1) story 2-car frame detached garage w/ rooftop deck & metal pergola; construction type iii-a, per plans | $75,000 | [101069892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069892/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing porch and replace with new wood 3rd floor deck in 4-story masonry building with existing 8du (occupancy group R-2, construction type iiia) | $25,000 | [101083950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083950/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [557 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Front lit channel letters on raceway | $2,000 | [101084007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084007/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [557 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | F ront-l it channel letters on raceway | $2,000 | [101083627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083627/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1608 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1608-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: bldg elec pnl area, stairways, entrances. | $3,038 | [B200474344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474344/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing balcony with new wood balcony to existing 4-story masonry building with 8 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $32,632 | [101083778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083778/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [1804 N Hudson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1804-n-hudson-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of metal pergola on house roof deck(occupancy group R-5; type iii-b construction) | $30,000 | [101079693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079693/) | | May 19, 2026 | [557 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/557-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | [Self cert] commercial interior renovation/buildout to convert an existing 2,143 sf space to a dental office. No change to building area, height, or setbacks. No change to parking or general 'business' use. All new interior walls, doors, casework, finish materials, light fixtures, appliances, and pl | $498,750 | [101079274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079274/) | | May 8, 2026 | [1732 N Hudson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1732-n-hudson-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 101075323: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469425/) | ## 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 W Willow St with permits, nearest house number first: - [641 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/641-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [707 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026 - [849 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/849-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [913 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [316 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/316-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [950 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [956 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025 - [1430 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1430-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [1455 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-willow-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [2008 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2008-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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