# Building permits at 717 W 18th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 14, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 910 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 28 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 28. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: rectory and basement of church. | $20,000 | [B200432279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432279/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 29 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2026 | [722 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/722-w-19th-st/) | 230 ft S | Other | For permit 101068224: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477281/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [1723 S Ruble St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-s-ruble-st/) | 610 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $50,000 | [B200510912](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510912/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [1921 S Canalport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1921-s-canalport-ave/) | 900 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101000228, must begin work and or request inspections no later than april 2027 on permit no 101000228. | Not listed | [101088925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088925/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [1739 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1739-s-halsted-st/) | 340 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all locations. | $15,600 | [B200512481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512481/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1934 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1934-s-desplaines-st/) | 920 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200511044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511044/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [1932 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1932-s-desplaines-st/) | 910 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC : field revisions to existing permit #101073001. Updated wall types per structural plans, plumbing and mechanical equipment placing adjustments, electrical load calculations and water service size adjustment | $15,000 | [101085863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085863/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [2031 S Canalport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2031-s-canalport-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - removal of non-compliant, non-approved rear fence and gate, interior alterations in an existing 2 story/2 dwelling residence, per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $200,000 | [101055968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055968/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [828 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/828-w-19th-st/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repair existing brick wall - brick tower. | $28,600 | [B200468498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468498/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1718 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1718-s-halsted-st/) | 540 ft NW | Sign | Install a set of front and backlit channel letter signs on the east building elevation(chi town dental ) | $6,520 | [101082072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082072/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1718 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1718-s-halsted-st/) | 540 ft NW | Sign | Install a set of front & back-lit channel letter signs on the storefront on the east building elevation. (Little teeth big teeth) | $5,930 | [101082070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082070/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513550/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513481/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513361/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 100999704, must continue work and request inspections no later than december 2026 | Not listed | [101088636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088636/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1637 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1637-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200510358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510358/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [2012 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2012-s-desplaines-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | 2019 CBC: Full building permit for new 3-story + basement multi family residence (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction)(basement + 1st floor: unit 1, 2nd floor: unit 2, 3rd floor + roof deck + roof access enclosure: unit 3)composite wood roof deck with 42" high parapet wall at roof perimeterne | $600,000 | [101077295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077295/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [1713 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Existing 6 unit-residential brick building. Revise rear steel stair and add new 2-story steel porch, as per plans, reduce parking from 2 to 1 space as a tsl. (Revision to permit #101025298) | $25,000 | [101073338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073338/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1706 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1706-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.19 mi E | New building | Revision to project #101070372, change footprint of building (still compliant), interior and exterior alterations, per plans. | $10,000 | [101081894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081894/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [1716 S Clinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1716-s-clinton-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 100832707: replacement of mason contractor and general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | $100 | [B200474761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474761/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [917 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-18th-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior build out for new coffee shop at 1st floor (270.8 sf ft) MEP as per plans:(occupancy a2, construction type iii-a) | $80,000 | [101077922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077922/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1716 S Clinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1716-s-clinton-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100832707 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100832707. Separate admin change required to update contractors. | Not listed | [101084447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084447/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Jim's original branded food item: non-illuminated wall sign (s canalport ave elevation) - 5'-3" h x 9'-0" W (47 SQ ft) | $1,000 | [101082920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082920/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Jim's original: internally illuminated face & halo lit wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-0" h x 28'-6" W (171 SQ ft) | $15,000 | [101082918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082918/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Open 24/7: faux neon wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot) - 5'-0" h x 5'-6" W (28 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101082917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082917/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Jim's original: internally illuminated face & halo lit wall sign (w 18th st elevation) - 7'-5" h x 9'-0" W (67 SQ ft) | $10,000 | [101082916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082916/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Jim's original: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (s canalport ave elevation) - 7'-5" h x 9'-0" W (67 SQ ft) | $10,000 | [101082921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082921/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Sign | Jjim's original branded food item: non-illuminated wall sign (east elevation facing parking lot) - 5'-3" h x 9'-0" W (47 SQ ft) | $1,000 | [101082919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082919/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1837 S Canalport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1837-s-canalport-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 100796827: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100796827. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200469690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469690/) | | May 5, 2026 | [1837 S Canalport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1837-s-canalport-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100796827 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 100796827. Separate admin change require to update gencon. | Not listed | [101083129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083129/) | ## 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 18th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [551 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [917 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [944 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/944-w-18th-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026 - [952 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/952-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024 - [1040 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [1044 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1044-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025 - [329 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/329-w-18th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [1112 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1112-w-18th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [1121 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1121-w-18th-st/): newest permit Feb 21, 2025 - [1125 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1125-w-18th-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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