# Building permits at 855 W George St, Chicago, IL

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

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: 2019 CBRC Spr: revision to permit #101065716 to document that all structural wood will be pressure treated. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 41 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Spr: revision to permit #101065716 to document that all structural wood will be pressure treated wood and to relocate footer and column to accommodate existing electrical. R-5 Occupancy, type III construction. | $32,000 | [101069257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069257/) |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Spr: demo and replacement of existing rear decks on first, second, and third floors of unit 1. R-5 Occupancy, type III construction. | $32,180 | [101065716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065716/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [848 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/848-w-george-st/) | 100 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [853 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-w-george-st/) | 20 ft E | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | [820 W Oakdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-w-oakdale-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC. New steel roof over existing 3 parking spaces. All work as per plans.existing 3 story, 3 dwelling units building. | $17,000 | [101087250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087250/) |
| Oct 14, 2026 | [2835 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2835-n-sheffield-ave/) | 740 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 18000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: whole roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004564. | $248,450 | [B200515518](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515518/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 770 ft 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/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: flr 8. | $7,994 | [B200513773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513773/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [2848 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2848-n-sheffield-ave/) | 780 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/) | 670 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 2, 2026 | [936 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 760 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/) | 720 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/) | 690 ft S | 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 31, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 770 ft 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 29, 2026 | [844 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/844-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 590 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/) | 690 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [831 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-w-wolfram-st/) | 410 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [909 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/909-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 690 ft S | 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 10, 2026 | [836 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/836-w-wellington-ave/) | 770 ft 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/) | 770 ft 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 9, 2026 | [910 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/910-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 610 ft S | 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/) | 830 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/) | 830 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/) | 690 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [2716 N Dayton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2716-n-dayton-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Scope: subfloor drainage system with sump pump and dedicated electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $9,788 | [B200513757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513757/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [722 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/722-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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 1, 2026 | [2913 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2913-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 16, 2026 | [900 W Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-nelson-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 6500lb capacity, 8-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(pe3), pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $80,500 | [101088582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088582/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1031 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1031-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 64 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,000 | [B200509978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509978/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [900 W Nelson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-nelson-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Dds revision to permit 101010263 to include a new connection at the 3rd floor between the cac building and existing stone building. Work to include modifications to existing smoke compartments with updated 4 hour rated barrier, new idf room, and new corridor. No change in use. (I-a construction, i-2 | $200,000 | [101085509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085509/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2956 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2956-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.23 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 28, 2026 | [2956 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2956-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.19 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1024 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1024-w-george-st/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.25 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 16, 2026 | [2714 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2714-n-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 1, 2026 | [1028 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1028-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame mixed use building | $19,000 | [B101081480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081480/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3032 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3032-n-clark-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: west elevation window. | $2,500 | [B200471658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471658/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3028 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3028-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | New composite roof deck and new open pergola structure on existing four story condominium building located at 3028 N. Sheffield ave. | $40,000 | [101072160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072160/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1028 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1028-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) |

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## More on this street

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

- [853 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-w-george-st/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [852 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/852-w-george-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2025
- [848 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/848-w-george-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [829 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/829-w-george-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [825 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-w-george-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026
- [1024 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1024-w-george-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026
- [1030 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-w-george-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [1131 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-w-george-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2020
- [1135 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-w-george-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025
- [1137 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1137-w-george-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025

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