# Building permits at 855 W Margate Ter, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 23, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 10. Parapet rebuilding: 150 SQ. FT. Location: garage. | $26,750 | [B200430347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200430347/) |
| Mar 25, 2014 | Electrical | Up grade service from 100 amp to amps 400 in a 3 unit building with panels in each unit.public panel existing add outlets as required | $6,500 | [B100532018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100532018/) |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Replace rear open frame wood porch same size and location | $5,000 | [100340515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100340515/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [907 W Margate Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-w-margate-ter/) | 140 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200479875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479875/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [952 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/952-w-carmen-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: full building permit for interior alteration to level 1 of the existing eight story building. Scope of work includes construction of new demising wall, egress door, electrical work, and mechanical work. Occupancy group R-2 ( small fitness assembly | $20,000 | [101083138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083138/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4950 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-marine-dr/) | 440 ft NE | 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), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, garage parking. | $6,240 | [B200512410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512410/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4880 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4880-n-marine-dr/) | 590 ft SE | Other | For permit 101078757: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510008/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [811 W Castlewood Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/811-w-castlewood-ter/) | 740 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: kitchen. | $1,320 | [B200511250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511250/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [4950 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-marine-dr/) | 440 ft NE | Other | For permit b200453242: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508181/) |
| Aug 23, 2026 | [4960 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4960-n-marine-dr/) | 470 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 20 circuits to existing 60 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment 1014. | $800 | [B200506646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506646/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [4950 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-marine-dr/) | 440 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 boiler - hot water(raypak mvb h7-2004). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement boiler room. | $415,000 | [B200474399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474399/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [907 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-w-argyle-st/) | 360 ft NW | Other | For permit 101073826: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473855/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [901 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-argyle-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 9, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: east elevation and courtyard. | $42,000 | [B200473934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473934/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [4920 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4920-n-marine-dr/) | 420 ft E | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior alteration to remove non-loading wall between dining room and living room, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 402. | $50,000 | [B200465216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465216/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [4960 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4960-n-marine-dr/) | 470 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 117, bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200471721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471721/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [4950 N Marine Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4950-n-marine-dr/) | 440 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 20 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: common bathrom. | $1,800 | [B200468863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468863/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [932 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/932-w-carmen-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment 2e. | $1,500 | [B200472241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472241/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5000 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-n-sheridan-rd/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2016 CBRC: interior alteration | $250,000 | [101083294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083294/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5012 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5012-n-sheridan-rd/) | 900 ft NW | Sign | Installation of (1) 8'0"l x 4'2"ht x 0' 5"thk front lit plex face channel letter wall sign raceway mounted c/w black painted aluminium panel and translucent acrylic for g&s liquor & food at 5012 N sheridan rd, chicago, IL 60640. | $2,635 | [101082594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082594/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [917 W Castlewood Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-castlewood-ter/) | 640 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101070894 must begin work and or request inspection no later than july 2026 on permit no 101070894. Seperate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101083124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083124/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [858 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/858-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation to seven (7) existing apartment units with the addition of one (1) ADU. Eight (8) units total proposed within an existing 3-story (3 stories above grade plane) multi-unit residential building per plans. Work includes lowering basement floor without underpinning, n | $60,000 | [101082039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082039/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4841 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $25,000 | [B101082464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082464/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [4853 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: repair fire/water damage with limited m.e.p. Work as per plans, for existing front basement unit (no work to other 4 d.u.'s) of a 3 story w/ basement masonry building (r-2 occupancy & iii-a construction type) | $20,000 | [101080769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080769/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Margate Ter with permits, nearest house number first:

- [907 W Margate Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-w-margate-ter/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [912 W Margate Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/912-w-margate-ter/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [930 W Margate Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/930-w-margate-ter/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025

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