# Building permits at 638 N Avers Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at seven addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $476,400. 11 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 410 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 18, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior. | $6,500 | [B200421956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200421956/) | | Oct 24, 2024 | Other | For permit 100971182: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200402885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200402885/) | | Apr 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 6. Location: front,sides facades. | $3,550 | [B200014569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200014569/) | | Oct 6, 2023 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Change of HVAC cotractors to jk HVAC inc,gc contractors to atlan inc.permit #101034477 | $100 | [101034477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101034477/) | | Aug 16, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior renovation of 13 d.u. In 3 story with basement residential masonry building. Replace existing steel porch with wood porch. Repair existing steel porch. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing included. All work as per plans. | $750,000 | [100971182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100971182/) | | May 1, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 500 sqft | $3,000 | [100759700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100759700/) | | Nov 14, 2014 | Plumbing | Change of plumbing contractor to dnd plumbing, inc. On permit 100564746. | Not listed | [100570435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100570435/) | | Nov 3, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Fire damage repair in multi family building. Work to be performed in units 1e, 2e & 3e only. | $90,000 | [100564746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100564746/) | | Aug 16, 2014 | Electrical | Electric rehab in apartments 1e, 2e and 3e. | $10,000 | [B100555867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100555867/) | | Apr 8, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to (2) existing frame stairs as per plans | $13,500 | [100332827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100332827/) | | Mar 23, 2007 | Electrical | Repair em lighting...violations | Not listed | [B100169108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100169108/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [3838 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3838-w-chicago-ave/) | 940 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004063. | $23,035 | [B200513334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513334/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: aperments. | $5,300 | [B200512015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512015/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [627 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/627-n-hamlin-ave/) | 430 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 2 story with basement, 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a) | $450,000 | [101083864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083864/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [528 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-n-springfield-ave/) | 850 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: rear exterior, basement. | $6,500 | [B200510575](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510575/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC rebuild rear wood porch on an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement, same size and location. Replace windows and siding. Occupancy code R-5, construction type VA. | $14,000 | [101087359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087359/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [625 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-n-hamlin-ave/) | 440 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 2 story with basement, 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a) | $450,000 | [101083863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083863/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [741 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-n-hamlin-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101050695 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101050695 | Not listed | [101087911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087911/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 950 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $22,727 | [B200507480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507480/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [647 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/647-n-harding-ave/) | 590 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083005/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [645 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-harding-ave/) | 590 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083003/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [3902 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3902-w-huron-st/) | 430 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083578/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [3900 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-huron-st/) | 410 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083577/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [730 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-avers-ave/) | 580 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 48'-0' ' (length). Location: vacant lot fencing. | $4,000 | [B200475700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475700/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 540 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Open wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 52'-0' ' (length).location: outside building. No portion of front yard fence to be of solid construction. | $4,000 | [B200475691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475691/) | | May 8, 2026 | [721 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-n-avers-ave/) | 480 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 8. Location: west and south elevation. | $22,400 | [B200468822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468822/) | | May 6, 2026 | [611 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 810 ft E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2 story 2 d.u. Building with basement, rear deck with stair at 1st story, detached 2 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $476,400 | [101080702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080702/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [542 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/542-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | For permit 101080336: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479225/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [726 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cb: full building permit for, deconverting existing 2 unit front building to one unit. Demo existing 2 units install new single family unit at front bldg and install, first floor living rm dining rm powder rm and kitchen, 2nd flr install three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and laundry | $110,000 | [101081078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081078/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [714 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 195'-6' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $2,500 | [B200475888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475888/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [544 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/544-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | For permit 101068617: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474700/) | | May 13, 2026 | [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to 2 existing dwelling units in an existing 2 -story brick building w/ basement & new 6'-0" wood fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type iii-a construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $107,000 | [101080487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080487/) | | May 8, 2026 | [535 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/535-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Other | For permit 101065658: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468987/) | | May 8, 2026 | [542 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/542-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | For permit 101080336: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468984/) | ## 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: - [645 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Dec 26, 2025 - [618 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/618-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025 - [616 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/616-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Nov 20, 2025 - [721 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-n-avers-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [730 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026 - [731 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/731-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [750 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/750-n-avers-ave/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026 - [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [407 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/407-n-avers-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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