# Building permits at 738 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $450,000.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 12: Self certified 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2 D.U. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 400 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self certified 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2 d.u. Building. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101078134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078134/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [3838 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3838-w-chicago-ave/) | 390 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof of building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004063. | $23,035 | [B200513334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513334/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 320 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 21 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: aperments. | $5,300 | [B200512015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512015/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC rebuild rear wood porch on an existing 2 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement, same size and location. Replace windows and siding. Occupancy code R-5, construction type VA. | $14,000 | [101087359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087359/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [741 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-n-hamlin-ave/) | 750 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101050695 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101050695 | Not listed | [101087911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087911/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 320 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $22,727 | [B200507480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507480/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [647 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/647-n-harding-ave/) | 640 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083005/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [645 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-harding-ave/) | 660 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083003/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3902 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3902-w-huron-st/) | 400 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083578/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [3900 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-huron-st/) | 400 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083577/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [730 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-avers-ave/) | 350 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 48'-0' ' (length). Location: vacant lot fencing. | $4,000 | [B200475700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475700/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 360 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Open wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 52'-0' ' (length).location: outside building. No portion of front yard fence to be of solid construction. | $4,000 | [B200475691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475691/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/) | 590 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to 2 existing dwelling units in an existing 2 -story brick building w/ basement & new 6'-0" wood fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type iii-a construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $107,000 | [101080487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080487/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [901 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-n-harding-ave/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor addition w/attic, 2nd story deck/stairs, and internal renovation in an existing 1 story SFR w/basement and attic, per plans. Administrative adjustment #25-219 to reduce the required front and side setbacks approved 10.09.2025. | $137,431 | [101070727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070727/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [721 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-n-avers-ave/) | 460 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 8. Location: west and south elevation. | $22,400 | [B200468822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468822/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service entry alley back to back. | $1,500 | [B200513435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513435/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: car detail shop interior. | $1,200 | [B200513433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513433/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [627 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/627-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 2 story with basement, 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a) | $450,000 | [101083864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083864/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [625 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 2 story with basement, 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a) | $450,000 | [101083863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083863/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [845 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/845-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Interior alterations, renovations, deconvert from 4 du to 3 d.u. And replace existing rear enclosed porch to an existing 3 story brick building as per plans (type IIIA occupancy r-5) | $150,000 | [101082706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082706/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations at existing 1 story commercial brick building. Convert existing auto shop into new hand car wash. Arch, mechanical, electrical, plumbing per plans.(b occupancy type; construction type: iii-a) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $60,000 | [101080907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080907/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [831 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $10,000 | [B200467761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467761/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Springfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [719 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/719-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [824 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026
- [635 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026
- [851 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/851-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [555 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024
- [553 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/553-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024
- [549 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024
- [547 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/547-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 24, 2024
- [528 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [527 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025

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