# Building permits at 718 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M alteration or repair at 700 W Brompton Ave, permitted May 8.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 11, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC - legalize 4th dwelling unit in basement of an existing 3-story brick multi-unit residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits (39 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - legalize 4th dwelling unit in basement of an existing 3-story brick multi-unit residence as per plans. (Existing/proposed existing occupancy R-5; proposed occupancy R-2; existing/proposed construction type: iiia) certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspect | Not listed | [101064899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064899/) |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Electrical | Install 100a sub panel and 50a 14/50 receptacle for tesla EV vehicle | $1,650 | [B100588351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100588351/) |
| May 7, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear open wood porch - same size and location | $9,000 | [100339454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100339454/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | [667 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/667-w-cornelia-ave/) | 210 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 112'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,367 | [B200468944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468944/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [3536 N Reta Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3536-n-reta-ave/) | 900 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Incidental electrical work under this permit. | $45,000 | [B200512354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512354/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [755 W Brompton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-w-brompton-ave/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: west and north elevations. | $22,070 | [B200512926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512926/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3460 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-n-broadway/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: initial buildout to an existing tenant space for a new restaurant establishment (paris baguette). Work includes new kitchen equipment, interior partitions, and associated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work. (Occupancy group A-2; type IB construction) | $750,000 | [101087296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087296/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [3466 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3466-n-broadway/) | 530 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: first time tenant build-out of existing suite 2 tenant space for new kitchen and bathroom showroom. (Occupancy group B; type IIB construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $500,000 | [101079569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079569/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [740 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-addison-st/) | 730 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $19,000 | [B200512540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512540/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3460 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3460-n-broadway/) | 580 ft SE | Sign | Install a set of illuminated wall sign( paris baguette) | $3,800 | [101087348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087348/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [620 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/620-w-addison-st/) | 890 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 840 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation courtyard- 77' lft lintel repairs. | $19,800 | [B200510036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510036/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3466 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3466-n-broadway/) | 530 ft SE | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "the designery, kitchen, baths, closets" on east elevation, connecting to existing customer leads only | $3,885 | [101086763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086763/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3617 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3617-n-broadway/) | 860 ft N | Sign | Installation of new awning attached to exterior of a single-story commercial retail building | $7,500 | [101084609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084609/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [3400 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-n-halsted-st/) | 840 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200480825](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480825/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [3528 N Pine Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3528-n-pine-grove-ave/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: chimney. | $4,400 | [B200480010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480010/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [621 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-cornelia-ave/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 81, MAX. Length 9. Location: all four exterior elevations. | $16,000 | [B200478781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478781/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [722 W Buckingham Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/722-w-buckingham-pl/) | 990 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.45045 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof mounted PV modules and exterior electrical. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0853. | $1,683,288 | [B200476774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476774/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3469 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3469-n-broadway/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: store front. | $2,500 | [B200478716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478716/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3469 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3469-n-broadway/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 12 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 23. Lighting outlets: 18. Specific location: store front. | $6,200 | [B200478707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478707/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3469 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3469-n-broadway/) | 570 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 7 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service in back of building. | $6,500 | [B200474426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474426/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [3423 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3423-n-broadway/) | 920 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one(1) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100659876) 597 W. Hawthorne pl | $15,000 | [101085727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085727/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [555 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-w-cornelia-ave/) | 950 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 150 FT., max. Height: 200 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200478201](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478201/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [555 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-w-cornelia-ave/) | 950 ft E | Pool or spa | Replace 6' x 280' pool fence at second flr terrace. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof terrace over parking garage. | $169,000 | [B200476999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476999/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [736 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/736-w-addison-st/) | 720 ft N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed used building | $250,000 | [B101076582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076582/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3601 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-n-halsted-st/) | 790 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48fefm14a3m5, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $24,830 | [B200472364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472364/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [3601 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-n-halsted-st/) | 790 ft NW | Other | Permit expires on 08/05/2026 erection starts: 6/19/2026, erection ends: 6/22/2026. Self cert. CBC2019. Reinstatement of 2023 pride fest permit 101018988 for the 2026 pride fest on N halsted st. With the same stages and trusses on june 20-21. Set-up is june 19 and takedown is june 22, 2026. Same 3-24 | $5,000 | [101084350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084350/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [732 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-addison-st/) | 700 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: outdoor site work to for new parking lot. (B-business) | $300,000 | [101071573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071573/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [3547 N Reta Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3547-n-reta-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018441. | $16,000 | [B200469356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469356/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [700 W Brompton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/700-w-brompton-ave/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to permit# 101069330 due to changes to level 4 classroom layout, additions to door replacement schedule,building chiller design, mechanical, electtrical & plumbing modifications related to new classroom layout. Power updates throghout all floors. (Iia construction, e2-educatio | $15,900,000 | [101080970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080970/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3501 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3501-n-halsted-st/) | 410 ft W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max. Length: 315 FT., max. Height: 60 FT. Location: north and east. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200469055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469055/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3501 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3501-n-halsted-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 15150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 25sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: north and east elevation. | $2,828,355 | [B200469028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469028/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [3534 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3534-n-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | For permit 101075302: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512747/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3640 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3640-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $130,000 | [B200473356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473356/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3534 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3534-n-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #101075302. Spr 2019 CBRC: relocate closet wall, remove shower in master bathroom, conversion of bathtub into shower, conversion of kitchen peninsula into island, conversion of stone facade w/ fireplace into built-in shelving w/ wall mounted tv and media center, as per plans. (Occ | $30,000 | [101084854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084854/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3401 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SE | Sign | Face foundrué: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w roscoe st elevation -1'-6" h x 15'-8" W (24 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101085302](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085302/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3401 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SE | Sign | Face foundrué: non-illuminated projecting sign (n broadway / W roscoe st elevation - 2'-4" h x 3'-0" projection (7 SQ ft) | $500 | [101085301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085301/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3401 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi SE | Sign | Face foundrué: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (n broadway elevation -1'-6" h x 15'-8" W (24 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101085300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085300/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [3534 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3534-n-fremont-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 12 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: 3rd floor, apartment #3. | $4,500 | [B200473903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473903/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [847 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/847-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Replace existing back wood porch & stairs | $26,400 | [101085177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085177/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [857 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/857-w-roscoe-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019366. | $20,000 | [B200478402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478402/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [527 W Brompton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-w-brompton-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 12, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 20 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair work. | $36,700 | [B200478070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478070/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [539 W Brompton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/539-w-brompton-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 5. Location: all elevations. | $132,300 | [B200470048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470048/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [816 W Buckingham Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/816-w-buckingham-pl/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Rebuild existing garage with roof deck | $40,000 | [101070664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070664/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on W Cornelia Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [730 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2025
- [737 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/737-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [667 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/667-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2026
- [621 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [555 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026
- [935 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024
- [937 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/937-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [1045 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [1051 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026
- [1100 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025

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