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

2201 W Huron St: a new building permitted May 7, demolition May 28.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 12, 2025: Wreck and remove a 1 story frame building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (21 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 700 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2025 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame building | $15,500 | [B101066429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101066429/) |
| Jan 2, 2013 | Electrical | Change electric service from 400 to 200 amp 1-phase | $850 | [B100472538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100472538/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | [2336 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2336-w-huron-st/) | 230 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 8 SQ. FT. Location: lintels. | $7,000 | [B200511778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511778/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2320 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2320-w-chicago-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(luxaire 7.5t and 5t, model & serial #'s undeterminable). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $45,000 | [B200512964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512964/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [2455 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2455-w-superior-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $10,000 | [B200514012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514012/) |
| Sep 13, 2026 | [2423 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2423-w-erie-st/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing kitchen with reconfiguration of plumbing and electrical for new kithcen layout, no other work.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first-floor kitchen. | $64,000 | [B200509966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509966/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [526 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/526-n-western-ave/) | 840 ft S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $72,000 | [B101085469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085469/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [2455 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2455-w-superior-st/) | 730 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: temporary service outdoor. | $1,000 | [B200510428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510428/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [536 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-n-western-ave/) | 730 ft S | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for 5 story 9 d.u. Building, 1st floor retail, 9 car garage at 1st floor, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, front deck at 2nd thru 4th story, rear balcony at 3rd/4th story, roof deck at 5th floor, elevator over-run, entire building sprinklered, 9 on-site bi | $2,686,515 | [101084811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084811/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [612 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-n-oakley-blvd/) | 730 ft SE | 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 | [B200508322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508322/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [612 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-n-oakley-blvd/) | 730 ft SE | 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 | [B200508252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508252/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [756 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-n-western-ave/) | 690 ft N | Sign | New sign installation over the sidewalk | $4,000 | [101082605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082605/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [2246 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2246-w-superior-st/) | 900 ft NE | Other | Permit expires on 09/17/2026 erection starts: 8/13/2026, erection ends: 8/17/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101072335 for the same assembly tent for the 2026 ukrainian village festival on aug 15-16, 2026. Setup is aug 13 and takedown is aug 17, 2026. Same 1-80ft x 150ft gene | $13,120 | [101086046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086046/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2345 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-w-chicago-ave/) | 700 ft N | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for 5 story 6 d.u. Building, 6 car garage at 1st floor, deck at 2nd story over portion of garage, deck at 2nd thru 5th story, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosures, elevator over-run, entire building sprinklered, 6 on-site bicycle parking spaces as per plan (occup | $1,575,040 | [101081162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081162/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2308 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2308-w-erie-st/) | 550 ft SE | 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:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $1,394 | [B200474336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474336/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2427 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2427-w-chicago-ave/) | 770 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 125 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north/west elevation. | $4,000 | [B200470156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470156/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2300 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-w-huron-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: adjust setbacks & lot area per dwelling unit for lot subdivision to comply with bulk requirements of the zoning ordinance for existing 3 story 10 d.u. Building, 6' high masonry trash enclosure as per plan (occupancy group R-2 type IIIA construction) | $5,000 | [101077812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077812/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2312 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2312-w-grand-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry and type VA frame, 24' ht, mixed-use occupancy group R-2; type IIIA and VA construction building with 1 ground floor general retail unit and 3 dwelling units with basement to convert vacant commercial space to new 4th residential | $70,000 | [101079355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079355/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [2254 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2254-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 cbrc:revision to permit #101067617: increase approved deck size and relocate rooftop emergency gas generator from roof to garage roof into the rear setback (occupancy group R-2, m, s-2, type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL. Variation #38-26-z to decrease required  | $50,000 | [101082964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082964/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [511 N Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/511-n-oakley-blvd/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 95'-0' ' (length). Location: side exterior wood fence/steel posts. | $14,200 | [B200473807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473807/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2201 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2201-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,000 | [B101081001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081001/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [2450 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2450-w-rice-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Sign | Installing 40 FT illuminated ground sign witn emc; s/w lot location; n/w, s/e facing text. Frederic chopin elementray | $18,000 | [101082882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082882/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2254 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2254-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $124,700 | [101083471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083471/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [2201 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2201-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new construction of a (2,593) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, 26' ht., single-family residence with basement and (1,333) SQ. FT. Rooftop deck with rooftop access enclosure per plans, (183) SQ. FT. Rear open wood deck, new (500) SQ. FT. Type VA frame 2-car detached garage with ro | $1,448,000 | [101082292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082292/) |

## 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 Western Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [652 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-n-western-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025
- [624 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/624-n-western-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2009
- [725 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/725-n-western-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [756 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/756-n-western-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [536 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-n-western-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [526 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/526-n-western-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [515 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-n-western-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [853 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-n-western-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [401 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-n-western-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024
- [950 N Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-n-western-ave/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025

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