# Building permits at 645 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 6: Interior alteration of existing two story. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: interior alteration of existing two story, two dwelling units, with basement, type 5a construction. | $100,000 | [101074585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074585/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 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 30, 2026 | [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1522 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $12,521 | [B200513873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513873/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/) | 960 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478985/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [634 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/634-n-laramie-ave/) | 940 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $40,828 | [B200509635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509635/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [5222 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-ohio-st/) | 860 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: basement. | $100 | [B200511632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511632/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5225 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-w-ohio-st/) | 880 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 10fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $18,000 | [101087208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087208/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [748 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/748-n-latrobe-ave/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200480986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480986/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5222 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-ohio-st/) | 860 ft SE | Other | For permit 101072129: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475583/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [619 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/619-n-lotus-ave/) | 800 ft W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $10,000 | [B101083277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083277/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [653 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/653-n-lotus-ave/) | 760 ft W | Alteration or repair | Interior and exterior renovations (new siding, roofing, and windows) in an existing 2 story SFR w/basement and attic, per plans. | $200,000 | [101083761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083761/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [B200472520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472520/) | | May 26, 2026 | [560 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/560-n-long-ave/) | 790 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 17 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 56. Lighting outlets: 26. Specific location: complete interior wiring. | $2,000 | [B200471718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471718/) | | May 21, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 16. Specific location: first and second floor. | $3,000 | [B200471547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471547/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5330 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-race-ave/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2 space parking pad, modifications to front porch, removal of 2nd floor dormers, replace basement stairs, rear stairs, and internal renovations to convert existing 2 story SFR w/basement to 2 units, per plans | $45,000 | [101073583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073583/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5222 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-ohio-st/) | 860 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior and exterior renovations to an existing 2 story 4 dwelling unit residence with basement and side porch and stairs including the expansion of the west dwelling unit on the 1st floor into the basement with an existing detached garage as per plans certified corrections subject | $45,000 | [101072129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072129/) | | May 7, 2026 | [540 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-n-lockwood-ave/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $10,000 | [B200469580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469580/) | | May 5, 2026 | [701 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-n-latrobe-ave/) | 710 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101029140 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 101029140 | Not listed | [101083126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083126/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5246 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $2,000 | [B200509388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509388/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [551 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior restoration due to the damage caused by a fire in rear ceiling area of basement in existing 2-1/2 story, 2 unit, residential frame building. Work includes removing and replacing gypsum board, interior door, electrical (lights, switches, conduit, and wiring), and ceiling const | $8,500 | [101086100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086100/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5224 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler/electrical room. | $600 | [B200480319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480319/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5445 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5445-w-race-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 0.01188 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $8,316 | [B200471258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471258/) | | May 12, 2026 | [623 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/623-n-pine-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovations to existing 2.5-story masonry construction single family residence w/ basement. Renovate kitchen, add powder room, renovate 2nd floor bath, add master bath, add 3rd floor bathroom and rebuild secondary stair. Demo existing 2-car garage. Build new masonry 3-c | $150,000 | [101081345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081345/) | ## 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 Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [857 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/857-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025 - [915 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [921 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/921-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025 - [948 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [1020 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025 - [1040 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [233 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/233-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025 - [220 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/220-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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