# Building permits at 700 N Carpenter St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 27, 2025: Decommission 2500lb capacity, 5-floor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 27, 2025 | Elevator | Decommission 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, freight elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev011282) 1040 W. Huron | Not listed | [101067135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067135/) | ## 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), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [727 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/727-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 240 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101076895. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor, roof deck. | Not listed | [B200513559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513559/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [727 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/727-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 240 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076895. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor, roof south. | Not listed | [B200463310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463310/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1035 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-w-huron-st/) | 60 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 50tj-008-521ga, roof) 1 duct furnace(reznor, rx400, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, the roof. | $61,380 | [B200479043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479043/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [716 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/716-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 170 ft NE | Sign | Gerber collision & glass: internally illuminated face-lit cabinet sign on existing pole sign structure (n milwauke ave / W huron st) - 3'-5" h x 10'-0" W (35 SQ ft); orignal DOB # 100618202 issued 03/24/2017 | $8,000 | [101084099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084099/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [930 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-huron-st/) | 700 ft E | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $130,000 | [B101080233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080233/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [930 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-huron-st/) | 700 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $130,000 | [101080233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080233/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations including a new toilet room, mechanical distribution, electrical service for pet grooming retail store. No structural work or changes to demising walls.(occupancy group B, construction type i-a) | $356,000 | [101087315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087315/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [816 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/816-n-may-st/) | 990 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,502 | [B200478678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478678/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [942 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/942-w-huron-st/) | 580 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 commercial/industrial refrigeration(daikin, dsg0903214, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $6,000 | [B200475045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475045/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [691 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/691-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification for first time interior fit-out for a new 3335sf veterinary clinic use. | $600,000 | [101083605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083605/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/) | 770 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $22,000 | [B200473674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473674/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1170 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1170-w-erie-st/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC self-cert: existing building type 1 interior alteration:due to an insuarnce company report from 2017 of existing gyp. Bd joint compond containing asbestoes, all gypsum board & cabinets were removed from the unit and will be replaced in kind. This permit is to reinstall the face layer o | $60,000 | [101082040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082040/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 4, 2026 | [612 N Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/612-n-ogden-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 18; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 11. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front and side of building. | $1,800 | [B200514348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514348/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Painted business id sign over private property to state "slate". 23'-4"L X 3'H | $5,000 | [101086225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086225/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Illuminated business id sign over the public way to state "slate". 15'-6"L X 2'H. North elevation wall | $5,000 | [101086224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086224/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Non-illuminated business id sign over the public way to state "slate automotive chicago". Structure is 14'-6"lx15'-1"h. Sign is circular with a diameter of 9'-0" | $5,000 | [101086223](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086223/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [811 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/811-n-racine-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $13,200 | [B200509206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509206/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [610 N Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-n-ogden-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 18; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 8. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: windows and doors. | $8,500 | [B200509569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509569/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [656 N Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/656-n-green-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 15 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: re roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104013732. | $6,500 | [B200507187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507187/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [700 N Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/700-n-green-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | Modernization of only passenger elevator, 2500lbs capacity, 6 floors, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002405). | $85,364 | [101087180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087180/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1114 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1114-w-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Selective demolition of interior partitions, toilet room, for a small food service establishement. Existing 2 story b2-3 building of type 3a construction type 2-b | $100,000 | [101083926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083926/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [465 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/465-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.25 mi S | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to permit #101060458 to reduce 100% evsecharging stations to 40% for a total of (6) charger locations serving 12 spaces. All as per plans. Occupancy R-2. A-2, A-3; construction type 3a). Consultant reviewer: primera engineering | $3,000 | [101076547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076547/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [465 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/465-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026 - [410 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [318 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [219 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/219-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025 - [210 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [155 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/155-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [110 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [36 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/36-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2024 - [28 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/28-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [6 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6-n-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 6, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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