# Building permits at 735 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $15M new building at 673 W Wrightwood Ave, permitted Sep 17.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 22: Interior renovation of an existing 1033 SQ FT commercial space to support cafe function. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 610 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing 1033 SQ FT commercial space to support cafe function. (Occupancy group change from B to A-2; type III construction, non-sprinklered) as per plans. | $45,000 | [101087887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087887/) |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Other | Grind and tuck point approx 500 sf of west wall. | $5,800 | [100787135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100787135/) |
| Apr 2, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing porch with open wood porch (roof stays) as per plans | $15,000 | [100752937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100752937/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [810 W Altgeld St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-w-altgeld-st/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit number 101058921 to maintain the existing two car detached masonry private garage and add a rack for three bicycles. No work to be performed to the existing 2 story brick building with a basement, 3 dwelling units, as per plans | $5,000 | [101085997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085997/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [659 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: southern elevation. | $20,000 | [B200514009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514009/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 610 ft E | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building permit for new construction of a 3-story cultural exhibit building with rooftop observation deck and accessory structure. Follows below-grade construction permit 101077808 and revision to below-grade construction permit 101080714. (Occupancy groups a-3, u; type IB constru | $15,000,000 | [101083639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083639/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 880 ft W | Other | For permit 101082057: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509730/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2438 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-n-burling-st/) | 880 ft S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101083731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083731/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 880 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr CBRC interior and exterior alterations to the 3-story building and convert from 5 to 8 dwelling units which includes MEP work, a new rear balcony, side concrete stair and new rear detached 3 car garage with a roof deck, pergola and access stair, as per architectural plans | $800,000 | [101082057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082057/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 5000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: parking garage - roof level. | $691,300 | [B200478253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478253/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 610 ft E | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to 101077808 for below-grade construction for 3 story cultural exhibit building with rooftop observation deck, including caissons, basement, and earth retention system. Revisions are for relocation of ejector pit, addition of second ejector pit, relocation of south foundation  | $50,000 | [101080714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080714/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2604 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2604-n-orchard-st/) | 340 ft E | Other | For permit 101077629: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478245/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 750 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), parking garage - roof level. | $14,970 | [B200478258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478258/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2606 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2606-n-orchard-st/) | 350 ft E | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $22,000 | [B101085231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085231/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2474 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2474-n-orchard-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry and VA frame, 34' ht., single-family residence with attic and basement including basement dig-down with underpinning, new (541) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 3rd floor addition, new (681) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, rear add | $300,000 | [101080164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080164/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [660 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/660-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 730 ft E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 50sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: ground floor garage. | $29,000 | [B200476735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476735/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [646 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/646-w-drummond-pl/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: kitchen. | $3,774 | [B200476441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476441/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [2468 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2468-n-orchard-st/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration of an existing 4-story residential building, 4 units, existing type 3-a construction, non-sprinklered, R-2 & 1-story private garage type VB construction. | $1,800,000 | [101080585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080585/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [629 W Deming Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/629-w-deming-pl/) | 800 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $38,280 | [B200466670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466670/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2527 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2527-n-burling-st/) | 310 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: basement interior remodel of existing 3-story, type IIIA masonry, 36' ht., 3-unit residence with basement to add 1 additional unit in basement for conversion from 3 dwelling units to 4 dwelling units, lower basement floor without underpinning (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA constructi | $300,000 | [101079376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079376/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2625 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-n-orchard-st/) | 510 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $42,000 | [B200468907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468907/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [639 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/639-w-schubert-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Other | For permit 101079918: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512741/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [2408 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2408-n-burling-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 218 SQ. FT. Location: south and west elevations. | $24,000 | [B200511919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511919/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2445 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2445-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: 1st fl. | $5,000 | [B200510096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510096/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2375 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019818. | $15,000 | [B200509943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509943/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [2633 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-n-wilton-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 528 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: apartment roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020929. | $3,500 | [B200510166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510166/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2430 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2430-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Interior partial demolition of an existing office space on floors one, four, and five of an existing five story commercial building. There is no change in use and no change in occupancy. (Occupancy group B, construction type 1b) | $44,483 | [101086081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086081/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [606 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/606-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Direct developer services 2019 CBC revision to permit 101079134 to reduce floorplate at northwest corner to allow transformer to be open to sky above (con type IIIA fs occ R2, s2 and a2) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of illinois | $75,000 | [101085249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085249/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [532 W Deming Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/532-w-deming-pl/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $13,780 | [B200478566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478566/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [538 W Deming Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/538-w-deming-pl/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front. | $45,100 | [B200479587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479587/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [638 W Arlington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-arlington-pl/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | For permit 101082062: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477822/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2504 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2504-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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 | [B200479373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479373/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [616 W Arlington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/616-w-arlington-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101072836. Affects: 36 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: bsmt fl, 1st fl, 2nd fl, 3rd fl, 4th fl. | Not listed | [B200475923](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475923/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [638 W Arlington Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-arlington-pl/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC: interior renovation of an existing 3 story masonry building w/ basement to 6 units in bldg. (Occupancy rm-5; construction type iiia) | $1,000,000 | [101082062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082062/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081255. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200476765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476765/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2714 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical room. | $100 | [B200467477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467477/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101082117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082117/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | New building | Self-certification 2019 CBC: new 3-story brick and frame 2-unit residential building with full basement, rear porch, roof deck, and front stairs. New 2-car masonry garage with roof deck. All work as per plans. | $850,000 | [101081255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081255/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [2657 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2657-n-clark-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing tenant retail space to include plumbing fixtures with associated piping, ductwork and electrical w/ electrical fixtures.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), ground floor retail space. | $150,000 | [B200471408](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471408/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [526 W Deming Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/526-w-deming-pl/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $79,675 | [B200469115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469115/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [606 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/606-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Direct developer services 2019 CBC erect full building upon previously approved foundation 5 story no basement residential building with 34 standard dwelling units and 14 efficiency dwelling units interior parking and ground floor commercial space (con type IIIA fs occ R2, s2, and a2) fdn permit #10 | $10,000,000 | [101079134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079134/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 40 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement electrical room. | $1,200 | [B200470089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470089/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(comfort maker; n966msn080176a; in unit 2704-2f). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), utility room in unit 2704-2f. | $3,500 | [B200467693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467693/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2475 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2475-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: replace siding around 6 bay windows. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, 6 bay windows. | $130,460 | [B200466368](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466368/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [671 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/671-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [660 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/660-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [659 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026
- [651 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/651-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2025
- [645 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025
- [829 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/829-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [607 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/607-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [606 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/606-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026

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