# Building permits at 835 N Ridgeway Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 12, 2025: Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 12, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, located in rear of home, whereas user will have cell phone or caregiver, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $22,300 | [101066482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066482/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 1, 2026 | [831 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 40 ft S | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [3838 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3838-w-chicago-ave/) | 860 ft SW | 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/) | 960 ft W | 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 2, 2026 | [938 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/938-n-hamlin-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Other | For permit 101022126: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481979/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [741 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-n-hamlin-ave/) | 670 ft SW | 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 26, 2026 | [938 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/938-n-hamlin-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101022126 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101022126. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101087749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087749/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [3607 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-w-chicago-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101057754. Affects: 52 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200476254](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476254/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [845 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/845-n-hamlin-ave/) | 350 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 960 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [820 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-n-lawndale-ave/) | 290 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: garage electrical service. | $1,000 | [B200507138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507138/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [3638 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3638-w-chicago-ave/) | 660 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC renovation of a one story masonry building. Building out a new office space. Installing new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. (Type 3a and B use) | $75,000 | [101083723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083723/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [726 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-lawndale-ave/) | 790 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cb: full building permit for, deconverting existing 2 unit front building to one unit. Demo existing 2 units install new single family unit at front bldg and install, first floor living rm dining rm powder rm and kitchen, 2nd flr install three bedrooms, two full bathrooms and laundry | $110,000 | [101081078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081078/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3607 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-w-chicago-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Elevator | New installation of two(2) 3500lb capacity, 4-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $268,950 | [101085983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085983/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [714 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-n-lawndale-ave/) | 910 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 195'-6' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $2,500 | [B200475888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475888/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [931 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-n-monticello-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc:interior alterations (current use residential 2 flat / current occupancy classification R-5 / current construction type IIIB. Proposed use residential 2 flat / proposed occupancy classification R-5 / proposed construction type iiib) | $100,000 | [101077089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077089/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3645 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-w-chicago-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12333 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: work on the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000191. | $96,600 | [B200470589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470589/) | | May 13, 2026 | [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/) | 750 ft W | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [734 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/734-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 23'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $9,900 | [B200508791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508791/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 5, 2026 | [1010 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior remodeling only of existing two-flat (occ. Grp: R-5; const'n type: iiia) | $100,000 | [101085385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085385/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [730 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-avers-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 8, 2026 | [721 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-n-avers-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | ## 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 Ridgeway Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [837 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/837-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [831 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [903 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/903-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [719 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/719-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [1010 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [652 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [613 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/613-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [611 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [1100 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [451 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/451-n-ridgeway-ave/): newest permit Mar 8, 2021 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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