# Building permits at 851 N Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 1: Spr 2019 CBC - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 1, 2026 | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building, with front stair, rear 2 story wood deck with stair, detached 2 car garage, and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans (occupancy R-5; construction type 5a) | $350,000 | [101079565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079565/) | | May 13, 2014 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story brick residence | Not listed | [B100540188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100540188/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service entry alley back to back. | $1,500 | [B200513435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513435/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: car detail shop interior. | $1,200 | [B200513433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513433/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [3838 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3838-w-chicago-ave/) | 550 ft SE | 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/) | 520 ft S | 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 9, 2026 | [726 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/726-n-avers-ave/) | 940 ft S | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [938 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/938-n-hamlin-ave/) | 790 ft NE | 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 26, 2026 | [938 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/938-n-hamlin-ave/) | 790 ft NE | 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 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101080584 removal of the existing rear wood porch and construction of a new rear steel porch, per previously approved plans.(occupancy classification R-5, construction type v-a) | $8,000 | [101085561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085561/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [845 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/845-n-hamlin-ave/) | 670 ft E | 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/) | 520 ft S | 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4005 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-w-iowa-st/) | 780 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations at existing 1 story commercial brick building. Convert existing auto shop into new hand car wash. Arch, mechanical, electrical, plumbing per plans.(b occupancy type; construction type: iii-a) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $60,000 | [101080907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080907/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 4'-6' ' (height) x 19'-11' ' (length). Location: south side of residence. | $3,125 | [B200477193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477193/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [730 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-avers-ave/) | 900 ft S | 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/) | 940 ft S | 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/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 640 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101068323 removal of the existing rear wood porch and construction of a new rear steel porch, including interior alterations to the second floor, per approved plans.(occupancy classification R-5, construction type v-a) | $6,000 | [101077831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077831/) | | May 13, 2026 | [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/) | 390 ft SE | 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/) | | May 11, 2026 | [901 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-n-harding-ave/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor addition w/attic, 2nd story deck/stairs, and internal renovation in an existing 1 story SFR w/basement and attic, per plans. Administrative adjustment #25-219 to reduce the required front and side setbacks approved 10.09.2025. | $137,431 | [101070727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070727/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [900 N Keystone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-n-keystone-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | 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: 13'-0' '. | $20,500 | [B200511428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511428/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1020 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-harding-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor plus basement. | $3,500 | [B200509833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509833/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [741 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-n-hamlin-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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 17, 2026 | [820 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 5, 2026 | [1010 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [3902 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3902-w-huron-st/) | 0.22 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083578/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [3900 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-huron-st/) | 0.22 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 1 story frame single family residence with basement story, front open wood deck and stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. | $360,000 | [101083577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083577/) | | May 8, 2026 | [721 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-n-avers-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [1020 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-harding-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: all 3 floors. | $3,000 | [B200468899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468899/) | | May 1, 2026 | [831 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | 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/) | ## 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 Springfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [824 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [738 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/738-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [719 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/719-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [1004 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1004-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [1020 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025 - [1040 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [1044 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1044-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [1051 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1051-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [1054 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1054-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [635 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-n-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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