# Building permits at 857 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9, 2025: Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(ducane 97g2vk basement) 1 other cooling. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 central furnace(ducane 97g2vk basement) 1 other cooling equipment(ducane 7ac14f rear yard). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), replace furnace & water heater, same in kind. | $15,000 | [B200440216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200440216/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 4. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: replace exterior windows and doors. | $8,000 | [B200440209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200440209/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5246 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-chicago-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $2,000 | [B200509388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509388/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/) | 540 ft S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478985/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [935 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-n-latrobe-ave/) | 810 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200510750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510750/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5429 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-iowa-st/) | 730 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x25'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $26,000 | [B200478724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478724/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [748 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/748-n-latrobe-ave/) | 1,000 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,500 | [B200480986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480986/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [5224 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-chicago-ave/) | 880 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler/electrical room. | $600 | [B200480319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480319/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [1001 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-long-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $10,088 | [B200479170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479170/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [921 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/921-n-latrobe-ave/) | 740 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 45 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: north elevation and front porch. | $3,000 | [B200476232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476232/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $5,000 | [B200472520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472520/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [744 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/744-n-long-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 30. Lighting outlets: 16. Specific location: first and second floor. | $3,000 | [B200471547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471547/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5415 W Augusta Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5415-w-augusta-blvd/) | 900 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 255'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $11,202 | [B200469557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469557/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [724 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/724-n-long-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1522 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $12,521 | [B200513873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513873/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [912 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/912-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement due to multiple layers per code. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016500. | $30,000 | [B200474686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474686/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [915 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [921 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/921-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [948 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [711 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [1020 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [1040 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [645 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [1111 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [1135 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1135-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2025

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