# Building permits at 950 W Wrightwood Ave, Chicago, IL

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

Nine permits on record here. The newest, Jun 24, 2022: 2019 CBC Spr: revise permit 100908328 to repair fire damage at rear of ground floor with basement restaurant. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: revise permit 100908328 to repair fire damage at rear of ground floor with basement restaurant and second floor dwelling unit, type iii-a consturction group A-2 & R-3 occupancy | $50,000 | [100974441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100974441/) |
| Jul 30, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #100908328 for alternative code approval sch40 pvc for waste and vent piping above and below grade. | Not listed | [100932324](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100932324/) |
| Apr 7, 2021 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: erect front 1-story addition w/ onsite outdoor patio; interior renovation for the exist. 1, 2 Story mixed use building (general restaurant and 1 du above); to correct violations, type iii-a construction, group A-2 & R-2 occupancy. | $300,000 | [100908328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100908328/) |
| Jan 18, 2021 | Electrical | Correct code violations | $100 | [B100906055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100906055/) |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Sign | Double face sign on storefront wall on wrightwood avenue side | $5,000 | [100758669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100758669/) |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Electrical | Replace fixtures, wiring, outlets, switches throughout 1st floor | $1,500 | [B100751241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100751241/) |
| Mar 12, 2018 | Electrical | Work in (1) commercial unit only: repair/replace drywall. Cabinets. Countertops (same size & location). Flooring (wood/tile) & millwork throughout 1st floor. Electrical must be pulled under separate permit- (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $12,000 | [100751303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100751303/) |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Sign | Single face sign over entrance | $3,000 | [100677781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100677781/) |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Sign | Single face sign on side of building | $3,000 | [100661421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100661421/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [2646 N Seminary Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2646-n-seminary-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior alteration including existing bathroom alteration, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor -unit 2. | $80,000 | [B200507492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507492/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2520 N Seminary Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2520-n-seminary-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: rehab existing 3 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rear deck with stair at 1st to 3rd story, 3 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction). | $200,000 | [101087177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087177/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/) | 630 ft E | 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 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [1113 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1113-w-drummond-pl/) | 960 ft W | New building | Sc 2019 CBRC erect a 3 story type VA frame fully sprinklered single family residence with a basement, a raised deck and a detached 2 car garage with a roof deck, access stair and pergola. To include a 6 foot privacy wood fence and a 5 foot iron fence, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $850,000 | [101086464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086464/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [2633 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2633-n-wilton-ave/) | 410 ft NE | 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 28, 2026 | [1113 W Drummond Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1113-w-drummond-pl/) | 960 ft W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence and a detached frame garage | $18,000 | [B101085695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085695/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [2627 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2627-n-sheffield-ave/) | 270 ft N | 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/) | 630 ft E | 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/) | 870 ft SE | 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 20, 2026 | [2642 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2642-n-lincoln-ave/) | 550 ft 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 17, 2026 | [2444 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2444-n-sheffield-ave/) | 890 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Other | Change of owner for permit 101081255. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200476765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476765/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [2701 N Wilton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-wilton-ave/) | 700 ft 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 16, 2026 | [861 W Lill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/861-w-lill-ave/) | 680 ft SE | 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/) | 680 ft SE | 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/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [2701 N Sheffield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2701-n-sheffield-ave/) | 660 ft N | 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 6, 2026 | [2704 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2704-n-mildred-ave/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [2475 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2475-n-lincoln-ave/) | 930 ft SE | 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [810 W Altgeld St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-w-altgeld-st/) | 0.23 mi 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/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [948 W Montana St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/948-w-montana-st/) | 0.19 mi S | 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 17, 2026 | [911 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/911-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.25 mi N | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 4 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rooftop deck, rooftop stair enclosure, rear deck with stair at 1st story, rear porch with stair at 2nd/3rd/4th story, detached 3 car garagre with rooftop deck as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction) | $889,985 | [101086208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086208/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [911 W Diversey Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/911-w-diversey-pkwy/) | 0.25 mi N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $25,000 | [B101084286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084286/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [2719 N Mildred Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2719-n-mildred-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [854 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/854-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [829 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/829-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [1106 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1106-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jan 24, 2025
- [1111 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2025
- [1122 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1122-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2021
- [735 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [715 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/715-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026
- [1220 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1220-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [673 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/673-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [671 W Wrightwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/671-w-wrightwood-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2025

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