# Building permits at 831 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL

911 W Diversey Pkwy: demolition permitted Jul 17, a new building Aug 17.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 30: Renovation of basement to create an adu/conversion apartment in a six-flat apartment building (r2 occupancy &. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 40 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 560 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation of basement to create an adu/conversion apartment in a six-flat apartment building (r2 occupancy & IIIA construction type) involving electrical, plumbing and mechanical scope of work. | $100,000 | [101082902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082902/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [722 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/722-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement and units. | $5,000 | [B200514878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514878/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [2837 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2837-n-halsted-st/) | 390 ft E | Sign | Installation of channel letters at 2837 N halsted st, chicago, IL 60657. | $1,500 | [101086372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086372/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [848 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/848-w-george-st/) | 450 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to existing permit #101080675 to reconfigure basement rooms, upgrade electrical service to 400 amp. Interior rehabilitation of existing multi-unit residential building with basement, new rear open wood porch replacement (type 3a construction, R2 occupancy) | $10,000 | [101087922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087922/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 950 ft S | 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 | [936 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 770 ft W | Sign | Lightboxdiversey beer wine & spirits936 W. Diversey pkwy. Chicago IL 60614 | $1,800 | [101072894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072894/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [930 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 800 SQ. FT. Location: front; side parapet wall; capstones. | $35,000 | [B200507390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507390/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [2832 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2832-n-orchard-st/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of 3 existing dwelling units in a masonry building with basement with m.e.p. No structural work proposed. Work limited to the third floor only. Per plans all work to comply with the chicago building code. Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $100,000 | [101080483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080483/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [911 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/911-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 560 ft SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 4 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosure, rear deck with stair at 1st story, rear porch with stair at 2nd/3rd/4th story, detached 3 car garagre with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction) | $889,985 | [101086208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086208/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [844 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/844-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 290 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: existing garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $8,000 | [B200480552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480552/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [911 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/911-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 560 ft SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101084286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084286/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [853 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-w-george-st/) | 400 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101062776 to revise window locations and infills, revise basement plans per foundation field conditions, revise basement HVAC and water heating equipment, and revise electrical panel location for the interior remodel of existing 3-story, type IIIA masonry, 33 | $450,000 | [101083095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083095/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [2714 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-halsted-st/) | 630 ft SE | 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 12, 2026 | [909 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/909-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 540 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 250 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof recover unit 1e. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015243. | $4,000 | [B200474214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474214/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [910 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/910-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back common brick porches. | $14,400 | [B200473680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473680/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [946 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/946-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 870 ft W | Other | For permit 101082952: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473217/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [946 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/946-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 870 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior build out of existing 1-story retail space into personal service pilates athletic studio facility. Construction will consist of primarily non-structural partition walls, lighting improvements and interior finish upgrades. (OCC. GRP. M to B; const. Type iiib). As per pla | $70,000 | [101082952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082952/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [909 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/909-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 540 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and west elevation. | $10,535 | [B200471395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471395/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 780 ft S | 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/) | 950 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 21 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: emergency room. | $130,436 | [B200513783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513783/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [3000 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3000-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: flr 8. | $7,994 | [B200513773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513773/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2913 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2913-n-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200513591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513591/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2848 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2848-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement bathroom, valve replacement, unit 1n.. | $3,000 | [B200510625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510625/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [655 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: gap store. | $6,200 | [B200511293](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511293/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [659 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | For permit 101081126: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508674](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508674/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [2828 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2828-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement, step chains and motors, on two(2) passenger escalators(1-b,b-1), pursuant to the scope of wrok submitted.(ev018876) | $50,000 | [101088070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088070/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [659 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: gap store. | $9,000 | [B200507648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507648/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [659 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: installation of new fire alarm system. | Not listed | [B200479433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479433/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000224. | $112,000 | [B200480583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480583/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [659 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081126. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: space 659. | Not listed | [B200477853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477853/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2821 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2821-n-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 8 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $210,000 | [101086312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086312/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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 13, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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 2, 2026 | [655 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: retail store. | $7,588 | [B200477006](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477006/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2701 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-wilton-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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 22, 2026 | [2821 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2821-n-orchard-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100999058 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 100999058 | Not listed | [101085054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085054/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 4500lb capacity, 4-floor, 200fpm, passewnger elevators(csp #1-#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007387) | $312,424 | [101084570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084570/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 6000lb capacity, 4-floor(adding 4-floors), 350fpm, passenger elevators(pe1-pe2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100512664) | $745,327 | [101084552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084552/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [659 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/659-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing ground floor retail space. Work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. (Occupancy m-mercantile. Construction type iiib) | $683,212 | [101081126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081126/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2701 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [850 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025
- [807 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/807-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [919 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/919-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [929 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [1019 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1019-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2025
- [1021 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2022
- [1029 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1029-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025
- [1100 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2026
- [1106 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1106-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2025
- [1123 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025

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