# Building permits at 948 N Lorel Ave, Chicago, IL

Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 3, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $1,800 | [B200405639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405639/) |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#b200002502 change general and electrical contractors | Not listed | [B200025539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200025539/) |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit#b200004214 change general and electrical contractors | Not listed | [B200025538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200025538/) |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5.6 kw. Array output: 0.39998 kw. Location: roof of home and garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0705. | $27,000 | [B200004214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200004214/) |
| Nov 28, 2023 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 4.2 kw. Array output: 0.39998 kw. Location: home and garage roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0705. | $27,882 | [B200002502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200002502/) |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $2,750 | [101033267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101033267/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [935 N Latrobe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-n-latrobe-ave/) | 780 ft E | 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/) | 860 ft SW | 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 24, 2026 | [1001 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-long-ave/) | 320 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/) | 820 ft E | 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 10, 2026 | [1059 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-long-ave/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC interior alterations for the single-family residence 1 & 1/2 story frame type VA residence with a basement, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $70,000 | [101081690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081690/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5415 W Augusta Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5415-w-augusta-blvd/) | 520 ft W | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1108 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-n-lockwood-ave/) | 980 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $8,527 | [B200468983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468983/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5246 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |

## 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 Lorel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [921 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/921-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025
- [915 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [1020 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025
- [857 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/857-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025
- [1040 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1040-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025
- [804 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/804-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 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
- [1144 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit May 20, 2025
- [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026

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