# Building permits at 711 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 3, 2024: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 3, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 140 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $8,000 | [B200407354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407354/) | | Jun 21, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair one story front porch decking, railings and stairs (no structural work). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, front porch. | $15,000 | [B200020681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200020681/) | | Apr 15, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basem | $35,000 | [B200011929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200011929/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5246 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-chicago-ave/) | 750 ft 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 30, 2026 | [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/) | 460 ft W | 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/) | 650 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/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [748 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/748-n-latrobe-ave/) | 710 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5224 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-chicago-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler/electrical room. | $600 | [B200480319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480319/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [619 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/619-n-lotus-ave/) | 950 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/) | 790 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 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 21, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 560 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 5, 2026 | [701 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-n-latrobe-ave/) | 690 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [634 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/634-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 12, 2026 | [5225 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-w-ohio-st/) | 0.21 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5222 W Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-ohio-st/) | 0.20 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [560 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/560-n-long-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 20, 2026 | [5330 W Race Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-race-ave/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.20 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 12, 2026 | [623 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/623-n-pine-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [540 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-n-lockwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [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 - [1111 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [1135 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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