# Building permits at 816 N May St, Chicago, IL 1257 W Fry St: demolition permitted Jul 8, a new building Sep 3. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 24: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 24, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,502 | [B200478678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478678/) | | Mar 27, 2023 | Plumbing | Revision to permit#100862798 change HVAC contractor to ductech inc. And plumbing contractor to tomasz godlewski | Not listed | [101010559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101010559/) | | Feb 8, 2022 | Alteration or repair | The project consists of the construction of a new second floor addition with private occupiable rooftop deck above an existing single-story single-family home with basement. The project also includes facade improvements to the existing building's 3-wythe masonry exterior walls. The existing structur | $150,000 | [100862798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100862798/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [731 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/731-n-carpenter-st/) | 770 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076895. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200514607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514607/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [727 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/727-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101076895. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor, roof deck. | Not listed | [B200513559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513559/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [811 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/811-n-racine-ave/) | 550 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $13,200 | [B200509206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509206/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [727 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/727-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 950 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076895. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor, roof south. | Not listed | [B200463310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463310/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/) | 490 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $22,000 | [B200473674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473674/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [935 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-w-chestnut-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: repairing masonry on exterior west wall as needed. | $50,000 | [B200515050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515050/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [930 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $130,000 | [B101080233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080233/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [930 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $130,000 | [101080233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080233/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1253 W Fry St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1253-w-fry-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached masonry garage | $25,000 | [B101084202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084202/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [1257 W Fry St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-fry-st/) | 0.23 mi W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 4 story 4 d.u. Building with basement, front/rear balcony at 1st/2nd story, front/rear deck at 4th story, detached 4 car garage with rooftop deck, 4 on-site bicycle parking spaces as per plan (occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $1,127,127 | [101085416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085416/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations including a new toilet room, mechanical distribution, electrical service for pet grooming retail store. No structural work or changes to demising walls.(occupancy group B, construction type i-a) | $356,000 | [101087315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087315/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1035 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-w-huron-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 50tj-008-521ga, roof) 1 duct furnace(reznor, rx400, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, the roof. | $61,380 | [B200479043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479043/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1257 W Fry St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-w-fry-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $18,000 | [B101084057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084057/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [716 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/716-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Sign | Gerber collision & glass: internally illuminated face-lit cabinet sign on existing pole sign structure (n milwauke ave / W huron st) - 3'-5" h x 10'-0" W (35 SQ ft); orignal DOB # 100618202 issued 03/24/2017 | $8,000 | [101084099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084099/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [942 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/942-w-huron-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 commercial/industrial refrigeration(daikin, dsg0903214, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $6,000 | [B200475045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475045/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [691 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/691-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self certification for first time interior fit-out for a new 3335sf veterinary clinic use. | $600,000 | [101083605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083605/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [750 N Willard Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/750-n-willard-ct/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior elevation. | $21,700 | [B200473719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473719/) | ## 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 N May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [823 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/823-n-may-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [400 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [216 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/216-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 - [170 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/170-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025 - [161 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [113 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-n-may-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [112 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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