# Building permits at 855 W Lill Ave, Chicago, IL

861 W Lill Ave: demolition and a new building, both permitted Jun 16.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 13, 2024: Self -cert 2019 CBC : new pergola of existing 3 story residential 3 unit aparment building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 60 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self -cert 2019 CBC : new pergola of existing 3 story residential 3 unit aparment building, existing occupancy R-5, proposed occupancy R-5, type construction IIIA, per plans | $45,000 | [101060931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060931/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 60 ft W | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081255. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200476765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476765/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 60 ft W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101082117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082117/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 60 ft W | New building | Self-certification 2019 CBC: new 3-story brick and frame 2-unit residential building with full basement, rear porch, roof deck, and front stairs. New 2-car masonry garage with roof deck. All work as per plans. | $850,000 | [101081255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081255/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [810 W Altgeld St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-w-altgeld-st/) | 490 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit number 101058921 to maintain the existing two car detached masonry private garage and add a rack for three bicycles. No work to be performed to the existing 2 story brick building with a basement, 3 dwelling units, as per plans | $5,000 | [101085997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085997/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [735 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing 1033 SQ FT commercial space to support cafe function. (Occupancy group change from B to A-2; type III construction, non-sprinklered) as per plans. | $45,000 | [101087887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087887/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 410 ft N | Other | For permit 101082057: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509730/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2445 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2445-n-lincoln-ave/) | 640 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: 1st fl. | $5,000 | [B200510096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510096/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [2633 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-n-wilton-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 528 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: apartment roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020929. | $3,500 | [B200510166](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510166/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [948 W Montana St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-w-montana-st/) | 640 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement, outside, garage. | $1,300 | [B200509053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509053/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [2430 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2430-n-halsted-st/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC. Interior partial demolition of an existing office space on floors one, four, and five of an existing five story commercial building. There is no change in use and no change in occupancy. (Occupancy group B, construction type 1b) | $44,483 | [101086081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086081/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2627 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2627-n-sheffield-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4435 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: exterior roof to building only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011864. | $17,995 | [B200481415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481415/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 410 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr CBRC interior and exterior alterations to the 3-story building and convert from 5 to 8 dwelling units which includes MEP work, a new rear balcony, side concrete stair and new rear detached 3 car garage with a roof deck, pergola and access stair, as per architectural plans | $800,000 | [101082057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082057/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2504 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2504-n-lincoln-ave/) | 320 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200479373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479373/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [2444 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2444-n-sheffield-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 64'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $3,516 | [B200478108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478108/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [2527 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2527-n-burling-st/) | 980 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: basement interior remodel of existing 3-story, type IIIA masonry, 36' ht., 3-unit residence with basement to add 1 additional unit in basement for conversion from 3 dwelling units to 4 dwelling units, lower basement floor without underpinning (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA constructi | $300,000 | [101079376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079376/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2475 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2475-n-lincoln-ave/) | 290 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: replace siding around 6 bay windows. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 2 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, 6 bay windows. | $130,460 | [B200466368](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466368/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [715 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/715-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 3. Location: front facade. | $31,000 | [B200514170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514170/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2400 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2400-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education. Start date: 9/25/2026. End date: 9/25/2027. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | Not listed | [B200513280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513280/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [2345 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: education, residential. Start date: 9/25/2026. End date: 9/25/2027. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under th | Not listed | [B200513249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513249/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [2408 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2408-n-burling-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 218 SQ. FT. Location: south and west elevations. | $24,000 | [B200511919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511919/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 26, 2026 | [2438 N Burling St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2438-n-burling-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101083731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083731/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [837 W Fullerton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/837-w-fullerton-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to first and second floors of existing three-story townhouse dwelling with basement. Includes renovations to kitchen, bathrooms, bedroom, and a new primary suite bathroom all work as per plans (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) certified corrections subj | $250,000 | [101082868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082868/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [959 W Fullerton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/959-w-fullerton-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: alternation on levels 01 and 02 of existing university building to create the university welcome center with lobby, gallery, multi-purpose presentation space, interview rooms, family lounges, offices, and toilet rooms. Project includes new interior partitions, finishes, and MEP systems | $12,740,000 | [101080905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080905/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 20, 2026 | [2642 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2642-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, basement and first floor of the pub. | $7,500 | [B200477447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477447/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [2604 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2604-n-orchard-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Other | For permit 101077629: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478245/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [2665 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2665-n-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2606 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2606-n-orchard-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $22,000 | [B101085231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085231/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2400 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2400-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 7/23/2026, erection ends: 7/26/2026. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2021 permit 100931616 for the 2026 taste of lincoln street festival stage. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage with wings. Csem | $3,000 | [101085634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085634/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2474 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2474-n-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry and VA frame, 34' ht., single-family residence with attic and basement including basement dig-down with underpinning, new (541) SQ. FT., Type VA frame, 3rd floor addition, new (681) SQ. FT., 2-Story, type VA frame, rear add | $300,000 | [101080164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080164/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2701 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-wilton-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | 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 15, 2026 | [2468 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2468-n-orchard-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration of an existing 4-story residential building, 4 units, existing type 3-a construction, non-sprinklered, R-2 & 1-story private garage type VB construction. | $1,800,000 | [101080585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080585/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2701 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-sheffield-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Lill Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [849 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/849-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [870 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/870-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [888 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/888-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Jul 25, 2025
- [820 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026
- [1157 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1157-w-lill-ave/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025
- [1437 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1437-w-lill-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2026

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