# Building permits at 830 S Bell Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $4.5M alteration or repair at 749 S Oakley Blvd, permitted Jun 15. Three permits on record here. The newest, May 19: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 79'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $6,891 | [B200471170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471170/) | | Mar 22, 2024 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: garage & main property. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019788. | $36,500 | [B200011998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200011998/) | | Oct 4, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 200 sqft, 3400 SQ FT sealing, 200 l FT caulking, replace front limestone treads, risers with new limestone, flash lintels | $61,635 | [100991171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100991171/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [2255 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2255-w-taylor-st/) | 630 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: commercial unit. | $3,000 | [B200512896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512896/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [2255 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2255-w-taylor-st/) | 630 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 5 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), commercial unit kitch & bath. | $5,000 | [B200512890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512890/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [722 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/722-s-oakley-blvd/) | 750 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Accessory building. | $5,000 | [B200476685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476685/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [837 S Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/837-s-western-ave/) | 920 ft W | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2100lb capacity, 4-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100297588) | Not listed | [101087183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087183/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [913 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-s-oakley-blvd/) | 350 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 82'-0' ' (length). Location: left and right side. | $4,352 | [B200480838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480838/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [729 S Claremont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/729-s-claremont-ave/) | 860 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.3 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,970 | [B200477851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477851/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [724 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-s-oakley-blvd/) | 740 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,650 | [B200475852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475852/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [2320 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2320-w-taylor-st/) | 720 ft SW | 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), in commercial pizzeria on main level. | $3,500 | [B200478462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478462/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2320 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2320-w-taylor-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: first floor, basement. | $15,000 | [B200479002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479002/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2320 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2320-w-taylor-st/) | 720 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, first floor, outside back of bldg. | $14,000 | [B200478445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478445/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2160 W Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2160-w-ogden-ave/) | 670 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: repair of existing vault, removal and replacement of sunken portion of existing concrete sidewalk, existing lawn repair impacted by construction | $50,000 | [101085830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085830/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [749 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/749-s-oakley-blvd/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC interior alteration on all 3 stories of the building and minor masonry work on exterior. Occupancy groups E. Building type IIA construction. | $4,500,000 | [101081466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081466/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [924 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/924-s-oakley-blvd/) | 490 ft SW | Other | For permit 101072690: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474314/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2218 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2218-w-taylor-st/) | 520 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 8. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: south elevation. | $94,940 | [B200473138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473138/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [2250 W Campbell Park Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2250-w-campbell-park-dr/) | 810 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main roof and canopy. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000173. | $196,076 | [B200472704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472704/) | | May 22, 2026 | [826 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/826-s-oakley-blvd/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rooftop. | $500 | [B200471744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471744/) | | May 21, 2026 | [2102 W Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2102-w-ogden-ave/) | 890 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(daikin, cahoiggdcm ahu, rooftop penthouse) 1 rooftop packaged unit(daikin, dc5a025, roof east) 1 rooftop packaged unit(daikin cah035gdcm, rooftop/penthouse) 1 rooftop packaged unit(daikin dcsa052). Electrical work under this permit = n | $722,000 | [B200470614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470614/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2346 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2346-w-taylor-st/) | 950 ft SW | Other | For permit 101079305: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471478/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2240 W Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2240-w-ogden-ave/) | 960 ft S | Elevator | Replace hydraulic jack unit on only passenger elevator, 2500lbs capacity, 4 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev004960). | Not listed | [101083736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083736/) | | May 18, 2026 | [817 S Leavitt St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/817-s-leavitt-st/) | 430 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of the existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 24' ht., single-family residence with basement for the replacement of front stair with new metal stair (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $2,200 | [101081779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081779/) | | May 12, 2026 | [749 S Oakley Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/749-s-oakley-blvd/) | 480 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $38,000 | [B200469780](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469780/) | | May 6, 2026 | [2346 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2346-w-taylor-st/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - 2 new d.u.'s in basement (convert property from 6 du to 8 du), including MEP work as per plans, lower basement concrete slab without underpinning, (no work to existing 6 du at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors), in an existing 3 story brick with basement building | $150,000 | [101079305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079305/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [2225 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2225-w-harrison-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081804. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: lab and hallway. | Not listed | [B200510726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510726/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2225 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2225-w-harrison-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: will be working on one floor. | $12,000 | [B200479578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479578/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [939 S Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-s-western-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Sign | Replace existing static off-premise sign (100599325) with 60 sf dynamic image display off-premise sign. | $45,000 | [101081220](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081220/) | | May 5, 2026 | [2241 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2241-w-harrison-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of commercial lab | $573,534 | [101081804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081804/) | ## 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 S Bell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [127 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/127-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024 - [2416 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2416-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025 - [2438 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [3268 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3268-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [3419 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3419-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026 - [6328 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [6354 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6354-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [6453 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6453-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [6517 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6517-s-bell-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [6535 S Bell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6535-s-bell-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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