# Building permits at 849 W Willow St, Chicago, IL

950 W Willow St: demolition permitted Jun 15, a new building Sep 1.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 10: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 700 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $39,950 | [B200509544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509544/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1807 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1807-n-fremont-st/) | 160 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101074218 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101074218 | Not listed | [101088597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088597/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [1648 N Bissell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1648-n-bissell-st/) | 530 ft S | Other | For permit b200479878: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514489](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514489/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1910 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-n-dayton-st/) | 990 ft N | Other | For permit 101079101: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511650/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1658 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1658-n-burling-st/) | 920 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) eg passneger elevator, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $144,700 | [101088586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088586/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [950 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-willow-st/) | 700 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 cbc:new 3-story residential masonry building w/ basement, 4 d.u., 3a construction, private roof deck, access stair enclosure @ roof with roof canopy, 4-story rear steel egress stair, 3-car concrete parking pad, per plan certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $950,000 | [101081137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081137/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1648 N Bissell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1648-n-bissell-st/) | 530 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen including asociated mechanical, plumbing and electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen. | $50,000 | [B200479878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479878/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [1816 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1816-n-fremont-st/) | 290 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement, back yard, garage. | $9,900 | [B200508526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508526/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1700 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-n-burling-st/) | 880 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,100 | [B200478086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478086/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1617 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1617-n-clybourn-ave/) | 850 ft S | Sign | Pilatesville llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationsign facing: clybourn ave.reads: pilatesville | $4,500 | [101074877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074877/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1843 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-n-sheffield-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $2,250 | [B200478107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478107/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing porch and replace with new wood 3rd floor deck in 4-story masonry building with existing 8du (occupancy group R-2, construction type iiia) | $25,000 | [101083950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083950/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1800 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-clybourn-ave/) | 890 ft W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 and 3 story masonry building | $500,000 | [B101078772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078772/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1800 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1800-n-clybourn-ave/) | 890 ft W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $150,000 | [B101078771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078771/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1633 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-n-clybourn-ave/) | 730 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4032 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: top of the building-roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018798. | $110,000 | [B200475394](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475394/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1901 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-n-dayton-st/) | 910 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01482. | $35,800 | [B200474919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474919/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [1901 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1901-n-dayton-st/) | 910 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: roof top deck. | $76,600 | [B200474877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474877/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [950 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-willow-st/) | 700 ft W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 3 story masonry multi unit residence | $29,000 | [B101080443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080443/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1835 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1835-n-halsted-st/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing balcony with new wood balcony to existing 4-story masonry building with 8 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $32,632 | [101083778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083778/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1910 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-n-dayton-st/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of a new pergola and posts on the roof of the existing garage. No work to the existing single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) | $115,056 | [101079101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079101/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [1855 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1855-n-dayton-st/) | 640 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 75 SQ. FT. Location: east elevation. | $13,550 | [B200472472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472472/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1833 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1833-n-sheffield-ave/) | 850 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $7,977 | [B200471222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471222/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit, for new construction of a fully sprinklered SFR (3) story (with mechanical penthouse) with basement, front attached garage (revised driveway) and fencing all per plans and 2019 CBC, occupancy group R-5, construction type iii-b. | $2,000,000 | [101084680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084680/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1847 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1847-n-clybourn-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101085962. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first floor. | Not listed | [B200512185](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512185/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1561 N Fremont St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1561-n-fremont-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Downtown chicago: non-illuminated dimensional letter wall sign (n fremont st elevation) - 1'-2" h x 15'-3" W (18 SQ ft) | $1,000 | [101087997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087997/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1847 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1847-n-clybourn-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Self-cert interior alteration of former business within 1st floor of masonry building to nail salon. Work includes installation of 26 plumbed pedicure stations, 2 toilet rooms, 2 hand sinks for manicure area, 2 washer dryer, 1 service sink within utility room. Use group B, construction 2b. | $275,000 | [101085962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085962/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1843 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1843-n-burling-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.42 kw. Array output: 3.96 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $28,336 | [B200479393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479393/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1910 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1910-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), second-floor residential bathroom and shower. | $900 | [B200508934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508934/) |
| Aug 30, 2026 | [824 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-w-north-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48fcem07a2a5-0a0a0, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 5 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top sales floor. | $60,000 | [B200476525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476525/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1582 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1582-n-clybourn-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of existing restaurant --vanilla box -- for same use, new restrooms. Zone c3-5, construction type 2, occupancy A-2 | $35,000 | [101085941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085941/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [847 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/847-w-north-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC full building permit for a 1-story retail building with 27 standard and 2 accessible off-street parking spaces. (Occupancy: m; construction type: iib).buildout permits will be required for specific mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for each tenant space per plans certified pla | $1,200,000 | [101069488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069488/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1924 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1924-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,578 | [B200481198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481198/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101083091. 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 | [B200478128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478128/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1906 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1906-n-burling-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back of the building. | $16,500 | [B200479741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479741/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [801 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | Modernization of (1) one eg passenger elevator; 4000lbs capacity, 2 stops and (1) one hydraulic sidewalk freight elevator; 2000lbs capacity, 2 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $609,500 | [101086318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086318/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1823 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1823-n-clybourn-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, replacement of the exterior check valve. | $5,000 | [B200478933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478933/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1875 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1875-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 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), 1 interior common areas, unit d. | $8,465 | [B200477691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477691/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1918 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1918-n-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south & north elevation repair/paint 60' lft of masonry lintels. | $16,200 | [B200476960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476960/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior build out of a new tj maxx retail store in an existing vacant space. New mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical scope. No work is proposed within the retail units above. (Occupancy group m; type IA construction) | $550,000 | [101083091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083091/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [1824 N Clybourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1824-n-clybourn-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building and foundation | $250,000 | [B101078773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078773/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [939 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-north-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to remove the existing aluminum and glass curtain wall façade and install a new aluminum and glass curtain wall and composite metal panel system. Work includes limited interior demolition associated with the façade replacement. No work is proposed within the commerci | $1,200,000 | [101080552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080552/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [755 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-w-north-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | We seek a permit to remove existing sign and replace with new double faced illuminated flush mounted blade sign on the north elevation. | $1,400 | [101076798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076798/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [755 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-w-north-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | We seek a permit to remove existing sign and replace with new face/reverse lit channel letter set on the north elevation. | $4,000 | [101076779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076779/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1926 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1926-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 32' ht., building with 1st floor commercial unit and 1 2nd floor dwelling unit for deconversion to single-family residence with new 3rd floor addition roof access and new roof deck above the 2nd floor (occupancy group R-5; | $12,000 | [101081796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081796/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [707 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-willow-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration and change of occupancy by converting the existing commercial office at the first floor and basement to duplex with existing single residential unit on 2nd, 3rd, & 4th floors within the existing 4-story building. No work to floor above (occupancy group B & R-3; type IIIA co | $125,000 | [101076083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076083/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [865 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/865-w-north-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade NW corner. | $7,980 | [B200472925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472925/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [1859 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1859-n-burling-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence and a detached frame garage | $35,500 | [B101076084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101076084/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [801 W North Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-w-north-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | S/c 2019: interior alteration to install vestibule area within existing apple retail store as per plans. No MEP work (occupancy: m, construction type: 1a) | $150,000 | [101081661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081661/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [913 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026
- [950 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026
- [956 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2025
- [707 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026
- [641 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/641-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026
- [616 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/616-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [316 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/316-w-willow-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025
- [1430 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1430-w-willow-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [1455 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-willow-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [2008 W Willow St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2008-w-willow-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025

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