# Building permits at 707 W Willow St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 4: Alteration and change of occupancy by converting the existing commercial office at the first floor and. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration and change of occupancy by converting the existing commercial office at the first floor and basement to duplex with existing single residential unit on 2nd, 3rd, & 4th floors within the existing 4-story building. No work to floor above (occupancy group B & R-3; type IIIA co | $125,000 | [101076083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076083/) | | Aug 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior alterations of existing residential unit on floors 2, 3 and 4 of existing 4 story building including replacement of exterior spiral stair to 4th floor (con IIIA fs occ r3 b) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $85,000 | [101069266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069266/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [1900 N Howe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1900-n-howe-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front entry door. | $10,000 | [B200513137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513137/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1658 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1658-n-burling-st/) | 500 ft SW | Elevator | Installation of (1) eg passneger elevator, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $144,700 | [101088586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088586/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1843 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-n-burling-st/) | 510 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.42 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,336 | [B200479393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479393/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1906 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-n-burling-st/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back of the building. | $16,500 | [B200479741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479741/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [1700 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-n-burling-st/) | 430 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,100 | [B200478086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478086/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [1626 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1626-n-orchard-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage wall bricks replacement. | $15,000 | [B200477165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477165/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing porch and replace with new wood 3rd floor deck in 4-story masonry building with existing 8du (occupancy group R-2, construction type iiia) | $25,000 | [101083950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083950/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing balcony with new wood balcony to existing 4-story masonry building with 8 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $32,632 | [101083778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083778/) | | May 26, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 650 ft N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $35,500 | [B101076084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076084/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [1648 N Bissell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1648-n-bissell-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Other | For permit b200479878: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514489](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514489/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1807 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1807-n-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101074218 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101074218 | Not listed | [101088597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088597/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1917 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1917-n-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Sc 2019 CBC, full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story with basement, detached garage and roof decks, all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type v-a | $2,000,000 | [101087856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087856/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [849 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/849-w-willow-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $39,950 | [B200509544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509544/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1910 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-n-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), second-floor residential bathroom and shower. | $900 | [B200508934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508934/) | | Aug 30, 2026 | [824 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-w-north-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48fcem07a2a5-0a0a0, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 5 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top sales floor. | $60,000 | [B200476525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476525/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1648 N Bissell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1648-n-bissell-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen including asociated mechanical, plumbing and electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen. | $50,000 | [B200479878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479878/) | | Aug 22, 2026 | [1816 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1816-n-fremont-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement, back yard, garage. | $9,900 | [B200508526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508526/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1845 N Larrabee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1845-n-larrabee-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Elevator | Replace hydraulic jack unit on passenger elevator car 1, 2500lbs capacity, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev003579). | $86,052 | [101087430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087430/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [1915 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-n-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi N | New building | Sc 2019 CBC; full building permit for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story (with mechanical penthouse) with basement, attached garage, roof deck and fencing all per plans and per 2019 CBC. Occupancy group R-5 and construction type iii-b. | $2,000,000 | [101083250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083250/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1924 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1924-n-halsted-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,578 | [B200481198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481198/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [801 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-w-north-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Elevator | Modernization of (1) one eg passenger elevator; 4000lbs capacity, 2 stops and (1) one hydraulic sidewalk freight elevator; 2000lbs capacity, 2 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $609,500 | [101086318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086318/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [633 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/633-w-north-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of existing membrane, topping substrate, and synthetic turf for installation of new, properly sloped, and watertight assembly with a new synthetic turf tile-system. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, dog run terrace area on 2nd floor. | $231,360 | [B200477844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477844/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [711 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-w-north-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 50fe-m16a3a5-0a0a0, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof work. | $46,800 | [B200478411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478411/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1918 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south & north elevation repair/paint 60' lft of masonry lintels. | $16,200 | [B200476960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476960/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1901 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-n-dayton-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01482. | $35,800 | [B200474919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474919/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1901 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-n-dayton-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: roof top deck. | $76,600 | [B200474877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474877/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [755 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | We seek a permit to remove existing sign and replace with new double faced illuminated flush mounted blade sign on the north elevation. | $1,400 | [101076798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076798/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [755 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Sign | We seek a permit to remove existing sign and replace with new face/reverse lit channel letter set on the north elevation. | $4,000 | [101076779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076779/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1926 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1926-n-halsted-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 32' ht., building with 1st floor commercial unit and 1 2nd floor dwelling unit for deconversion to single-family residence with new 3rd floor addition roof access and new roof deck above the 2nd floor (occupancy group R-5; | $12,000 | [101081796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081796/) | | May 30, 2026 | [1855 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1855-n-dayton-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 75 SQ. FT. Location: east elevation. | $13,550 | [B200472472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472472/) | | May 20, 2026 | [801 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-w-north-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | S/c 2019: interior alteration to install vestibule area within existing apple retail store as per plans. No MEP work (occupancy: m, construction type: 1a) | $150,000 | [101081661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081661/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1922 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1922-n-burling-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: install two new steel columns and concrete pads, sister three existing wood joists.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $18,200 | [B200468076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468076/) | ## 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 W Willow St with permits, nearest house number first: - [641 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/641-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 - [616 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/616-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [849 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/849-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [913 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [950 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [956 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025 - [316 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/316-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [1430 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1430-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [1455 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-willow-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [2008 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2008-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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