# Building permits at 850 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL 911 W Diversey Pkwy: demolition permitted Jul 17, a new building Aug 17. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 19, 2025: Nonstructural interior basement remodel with plumbing and electrical updates to two bathrooms and laundry. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 480 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior basement remodel with plumbing and electrical updates to two bathrooms and laundry room at second floor.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement and 2nd flr | $239,505 | [B200427591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427591/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 38 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | [831 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-w-wolfram-st/) | 220 ft E | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [2848 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2848-n-sheffield-ave/) | 830 ft 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 10, 2026 | [2837 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2837-n-halsted-st/) | 580 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/) | 330 ft N | 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/) | 970 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/) | 620 ft SW | 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/) | 560 ft SW | 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 17, 2026 | [911 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/911-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 480 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/) | 330 ft S | 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/) | 480 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/) | 250 ft N | 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/) | 810 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/) | 470 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/) | 410 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 470 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/) | 820 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/) | 970 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), 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/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.19 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 NE | 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/) | 0.25 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/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2956 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2956-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1st floor only. | $2,500 | [B200507772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507772/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [2832 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2832-n-orchard-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.19 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 28, 2026 | [2956 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2956-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 Chicago building code - self-cert program - scope of work to include: interior renovation of existing limited restaurant tenant space in existing 2-story mixed-use commercial type iii-a building. MEP Work included scope of work 1,393 s.f. | $400,000 | [101086087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086087/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2821 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2821-n-orchard-st/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1024 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1024-w-george-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 650 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 310 SQ. FT. Location: north, west and east elevations. | $36,560 | [B200476470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476470/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [2701 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-wilton-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [1028 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1028-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi W | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame mixed use building | $19,000 | [B101081480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081480/) | | May 12, 2026 | [2701 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.23 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1028 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1028-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi W | New building | Sc CBC 2019 erect a 3 story, 3 dwelling unit type IIIA masonry building with a basement, occupiable roof deck with a stair enclosure and pergola.to include a 3 car masonry garage with a roof dec access stair and pergola, a new 6 iron and a privacy fence, as per plans. Structural peer review will be | $1,100,000 | [101081241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081241/) | ## 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 W Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [831 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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