# Building permits at 655 N Long Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 4: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 900 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 900 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior tuck pointing. | $15,000 | [B200461083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461083/) |

## 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/) | 360 ft N | 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/) | 890 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/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [619 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/619-n-lotus-ave/) | 540 ft SW | 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/) | 400 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/) | 560 ft N | 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/) | 780 ft S | 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/) | 560 ft N | 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 12, 2026 | [623 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/623-n-pine-ave/) | 860 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5246 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.22 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 18, 2026 | [634 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/634-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.25 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 31, 2026 | [751 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/751-n-pine-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,500 | [B200508807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508807/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [533 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-n-pine-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3054 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018753. | $38,100 | [B200508504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508504/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5225 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-w-ohio-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [5224 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler/electrical room. | $600 | [B200480319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480319/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5222 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-ohio-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 29, 2026 | [5445 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5445-w-race-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [653 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/653-n-central-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $5,500 | [B200473430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473430/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5330 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-race-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on N Long Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [646 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/646-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025
- [630 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/630-n-long-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [628 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/628-n-long-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024
- [625 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-n-long-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [611 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-n-long-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025
- [608 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-n-long-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026
- [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [560 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/560-n-long-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [817 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/817-n-long-ave/): newest permit Oct 27, 2025

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