# Building permits at 7229 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL

14 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2025: Nonstructural interior alteration to add wall to create bedroom. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add wall to create bedroom, remove partial wall, replace kitchen sink and new finishes (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 602 | $1,500 | [B200444867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444867/) |
| Aug 6, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Remove 3 antennas and replace with new. Relocate 2 antennas | $42,000 | [100933871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100933871/) |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Electrical | Remove existing equipment, install new at&t equipment and relocate existing equipment. | $15,000 | [B100933614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100933614/) |
| Jul 17, 2020 | New building | Replace (3) existing antennas with (3) new antennas, replace (3) existing radios with (3) new radios and associated cabling on existing at&t facility, as per plans. At&t site#12564893. Electrical permit# 100874364. Previous building permit# 100725468. | $20,000 | [100882551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100882551/) |
| Jun 25, 2020 | Electrical | Att mrchi049857 / 10042948 / il0569 5g nr on p2: swap exist antenna w/ (3) nnh4-65b-r6h4 (12 port). Swap exist 700 rrus11 w/ (3) rrus4449 radios w/ 2nd fiber & pwr.rfmod 700: software only, no tower work. Ground scope 5g nr: add (6) 25 amp breakers. Add (1) 6630 w/ idle. ADD (1) 6630. Add (2) 15 amp | $15,000 | [B100874364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100874364/) |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace (6) existing antennas with (6) new antennas. Replace (3) existing radios with (3) new radios. (1 Per sector) add (9) new radios (1 per sector) with associated cabling per plans at existing wireless facility on roof top. Att fa 12564893 / site id il0526. Electrical permit # 100722994. Previou | $40,000 | [100725468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100725468/) |
| Aug 27, 2017 | Electrical | Att-il0526 "decom and retain umts 1900 lte 4c: pcs on p3: replace exist p3 ant w/ 6' commscope 8-port (jahh-65b-r3b) ant on all sectors. Add (3)radio 4415-b25 radios w/sfp7. Add dc6 power only squid lte 5c: firstnet 700 on p4: replace exist p4 ant w/ 6' commscope 8-port (jahh-65b-r3b) ant on all sec | $15,000 | [B100722994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100722994/) |
| Apr 18, 2016 | Electrical | Replace receptacles light fixtures and switches in unit 606 | $600 | [B100645552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100645552/) |
| Dec 9, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Add (3) new radios (1 per sector) with associated low voltage cabling to existing facility located on rooftop, as per plans. At&t fa# 12564893 / site# ill00526. Electrical permit# 100620766. Previous building permit# 100500983 | $25,000 | [100622069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100622069/) |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Electrical | Replacement of existing antennas with new technology antennas on existing cellular site att site # il0526 / wigdahl job # il-01-30797 | $1,000 | [B100620766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100620766/) |
| Dec 9, 2014 | Electrical | Upgrade existing atennas | $1,200 | [B100573441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100573441/) |
| Jan 15, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install 12 new antennas with related equipment on an existing rooftop as per plans to an existing multi-unit residential bldg. IL0526 | $80,000 | [100500983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100500983/) |
| Nov 1, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of all balcony railing systems and repairs to all balcony decks and finishing systems | $127,990 | [100489767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100489767/) |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Roofing | Tear off flat roof. Subject to field inspection | $61,700 | [100317244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100317244/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [7116 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7116-w-higgins-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 6 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor commercial space. | $1,500 | [B200510585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510585/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [7308 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7308-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, main panel, exterior. | $5,000 | [B200514377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514377/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [7116 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7116-w-higgins-ave/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), rear of tenant space. | $1,500 | [B200512880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512880/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7150 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7150-w-higgins-ave/) | 620 ft E | Sign | John kelly for mayor of chicago: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w higgins rd elevation) - 4'-0" h x 15'-0" W (60 SQ ft) | $7,500 | [101086137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086137/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5541 N Odell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-n-odell-ave/) | 690 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 17 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 31. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, inside and outside of the house. | $24,454 | [B200479608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479608/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5462 N Octavia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5462-n-octavia-ave/) | 600 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 4.18 kw. Array output: 4.84 kw. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $14,326 | [B200478390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478390/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5400 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-n-neva-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: basement interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 21' ht., single-family residence with basement (interior work only, no changes to the exterior) (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $62,700 | [101082347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082347/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5627 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5627-n-neva-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | For permit 101075014: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474083/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [5507 N Mont Clare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5507-n-mont-clare-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: backyard, electric room. | $1,200 | [B200473984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473984/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [5514 N Oketo Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-n-oketo-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200473429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473429/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5627 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5627-n-neva-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: new 3 car frame garage & gut rehab w/ new addition & rear wd deck and dormering to existing 1 1/2 story masonry s.f.r w/ basement. (Occupancy R-5, const. Type iiia) | $100,051 | [101075014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075014/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [7227 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7227-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026
- [7159 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7159-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [7150 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7150-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [7134 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7134-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2016
- [7116 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7116-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026
- [7349 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7349-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Mar 28, 2026
- [7101 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7101-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025
- [7050 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7050-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [7045 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7045-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025
- [7041 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7041-w-higgins-ave/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025

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