# Building permits at 829 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.

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 7, 2025: Sc 2019 CBRC: replace existing roof & decking with new porcelain pavers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 490 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | Roofing | Sc 2019 CBRC: replace existing roof & decking with new porcelain pavers, add new pergola & trellis to existing 3-story, 3-unit masonry building (occupancy type R-5, type 3a construction). No change to occupancy or egress. Structural peer review. | $30,000 | [101071283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071283/) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New steel/wood pergola over existing private garage rooftop deck to unit#1. All work as per plans.existing 3 story masonry multi-unit building. | $25,000 | [101058860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058860/) |
| Nov 25, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations to an existing 3 story, 3b masonry apartmnet building, with a 3 story 3b addition, with a basement and detached 3 car garage with roof deck. | $200,000 | [100385192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100385192/) |
| Mar 12, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Rear stair extension to roof with new roof deck per plans,in existing 3 dweling unit as per plans | $15,000 | [100270589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100270589/) |
| Dec 4, 2008 | Electrical | Install low voltage alarm system | $650 | [B100269983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100269983/) |
| Jul 24, 2008 | New building | Erect 3 story IIIB masonry 3 unit aparment building with basement and detached 3 car carport with roof deck per plan | $545,000 | [100245002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100245002/) |
| Jul 10, 2008 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame SFR & garage | $12,000 | [B100242624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100242624/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [810 W Altgeld St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-w-altgeld-st/) | 600 ft S | 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 22, 2026 | [735 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 610 ft E | 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 280 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2445 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2445-n-lincoln-ave/) | 900 ft S | 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/) | 870 ft 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/) | 750 ft NW | 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/) | 1,000 ft 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/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 280 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 22, 2026 | [2504 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2504-n-lincoln-ave/) | 750 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 | [B200479373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479373/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 780 ft NE | 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 14, 2026 | [2604 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2604-n-orchard-st/) | 940 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/) | 780 ft NE | 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/) | 940 ft E | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $22,000 | [B101085231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085231/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 490 ft SW | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081255. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200476765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476765/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2701 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-wilton-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $13,800 | [B200476038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476038/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 970 ft N | 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 8, 2026 | [2527 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2527-n-burling-st/) | 750 ft SE | 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 6, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 870 ft 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/) | 690 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [948 W Montana St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-w-montana-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement, outside, garage. | $1,300 | [B200509053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509053/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [2438 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-n-burling-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2627 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2627-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4435 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: exterior roof to building only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011864. | $17,995 | [B200481415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481415/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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 8, 2026 | [2474 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2474-n-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [646 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/646-w-drummond-pl/) | 0.24 mi 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 16, 2026 | [2714 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 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 15, 2026 | [2468 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2468-n-orchard-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2701 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Permit expires on 07/12/2026 erection starts: 6/5/2026, erection ends: 6/8/2026. Erection starts:, erection ends. Self-cert. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101017274 for the 2026 lincoln park greek fest stage. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Csem. | $2,000 | [101083381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083381/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2625 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-n-orchard-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $42,000 | [B200468907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468907/) |

## More on this street

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

- [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [735 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [950 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2021
- [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
- [607 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/607-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025

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