# Building permits at 938 N Hamlin Ave, Chicago, IL Nine permits on record here. The newest, Sep 2: Additional plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | 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 | 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/) | | Mar 8, 2025 | Other | For permit 101022126: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200416001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416001/) | | Oct 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: duplex 1st floor and basement, add 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom in basement, add closets to existing bedrooms, new MEP throughout for an existing 3 unit building at 938 N. Hamlin ave. (Occupancy group R-5; type III construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections. | $100,000 | [101022126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101022126/) | | Nov 2, 2022 | Electrical | 200 Amp service add public meter correct violations | $3,500 | [B100994909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100994909/) | | Sep 10, 2022 | Electrical | 200 Amp service | $1,000 | [B100980153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100980153/) | | Aug 10, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Clean-up and interior removal of 1114 SQ FT of drywall and non-load bearing partitions, doors, windows, and m.e.p. Systems - all other work to be completed on full bldg permit with plans | $55,000 | [100983821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100983821/) | | Jun 10, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing enclosed porch with the new open wood porch as per the plans | $28,000 | [100975539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100975539/) | | Nov 20, 2020 | Electrical | Court case 19m1402018: repair and replace open meter box and open panel closed all exposure wire, remove all bx in panels and install in conduit only. | $2,000 | [B100900529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100900529/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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/) | 610 ft S | 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 5, 2026 | [1010 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 500 ft 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 21, 2026 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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 5, 2026 | [939 N Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-n-harding-ave/) | 920 ft W | 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 29, 2026 | [1059 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-hamlin-ave/) | 880 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 625 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: garage roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020142. | $20,000 | [B200470411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470411/) | | May 22, 2026 | [1101 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-n-hamlin-ave/) | 940 ft N | Other | For permit 101065097: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471719/) | | May 13, 2026 | [822 N Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-avers-ave/) | 890 ft S | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [831 N Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/831-n-ridgeway-ave/) | 860 ft SE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [3838 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3838-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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 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/) | 0.25 mi S | 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 | [1105 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1105-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 620 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: chimney, left and right elevation area. | $23,000 | [B200507509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507509/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3848 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [820 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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 14, 2026 | [1105 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1105-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $25,000 | [B200507502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507502/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [931 N Monticello Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-n-monticello-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Sc:interior alterations (current use residential 2 flat / current occupancy classification R-5 / current construction type IIIB. Proposed use residential 2 flat / proposed occupancy classification R-5 / proposed construction type iiib) | $100,000 | [101077089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077089/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [1110 N Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1110-n-lawndale-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $18,500 | [B101083791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083791/) | | May 28, 2026 | [1054 N Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1054-n-springfield-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $36,800 | [B101080469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101080469/) | | 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/) | ## 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 Hamlin Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [921 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/921-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 - [1000 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Jan 16, 2026 - [1014 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1014-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026 - [1016 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1016-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025 - [845 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/845-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [843 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/843-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025 - [1059 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [1101 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026 - [741 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [1144 N Hamlin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-n-hamlin-ave/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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