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Building permits in Albany Park, Chicago
311 building permits were issued in Albany Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #41 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.0% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
311
#41 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$35.5M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
219 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
Show as table
| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 43 |
| Aug 2026 | 30 |
| Jul 2026 | 39 |
| Jun 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| Apr 2026 | 32 |
| Mar 2026 | 17 |
| Feb 2026 | 17 |
| Jan 2026 | 13 |
| Dec 2025 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 21 |
| Oct 2025 | 30 |
| Sep 2025 | 38 |
| Aug 2025 | 34 |
| Jul 2025 | 38 |
| Jun 2025 | 45 |
| May 2025 | 38 |
| Apr 2025 | 48 |
| Mar 2025 | 19 |
| Feb 2025 | 18 |
| Jan 2025 | 27 |
| Dec 2024 | 16 |
| Nov 2024 | 23 |
| Oct 2024 | 43 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 219 | 70.4% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 53 | 17.0% |
| New Construction | 15 | 4.8% |
| Signs | 13 | 4.2% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 5 | 1.6% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 4 | 1.3% |
| Elevator Equipment | 2 | 0.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2923 W Lawrence Ave | New ConstructionDds / 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101051379 to include interior & exterior modifications of a 5-story residential building to include one (1) additional dwelling unit (41 total units: 34 dwelling units + 7 efficiency units) and relocation of parking (19 automobile spaces + 40 bi | $18.0M | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 4852 N Sawyer Ave | New ConstructionProposed 3 story/6 unit residence w/roof deck/enclosures, rear 3 story stairs to roof, rear 1st floor porches and 2nd/3rd floor decks, and 6 car garage w/roof deck and pergola, per plans. | $1.3M | Aug 7, 2026 |
| 3741 W Lawrence Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing one story type iiib building (occupancy group b; type iiib construction) | $900,000 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| 4835 N Springfield Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: fire restoration reconstruction to two east units of a four story four unit condominium building (occupancy group r-2, type iii-b construction) | $800,000 | Sep 29, 2026 |
| 5033 N Elston Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf cert: tenant buildout of a planet fitness; as per plans | $750,000 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 4535 N Francisco Ave | New ConstructionSelf-cert 2019 cbc: new construction for a two story plus basement single family residence with a new two and a half car detached garage, new mep's and new front porch and deck (v-a construction,r5 occupancy) | $500,000 | Apr 17, 2026 |
| 2946 W Wilson Ave | Renovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: full gut interior remodel of existing 2-story, type iiia masonry, 27' ht., single-family residence including basement dig-down with underpinning, new rear (665) sq. Ft., 2-story, type va frame rear addition, new (50) sq. Ft., 1-story type va frame rear additi | $475,000 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 4432 N Troy St | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior work only. Demo and replace kitchen equipment in existing kitchen room for the same purpose with new finishes and associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing work. (occupancy: a-3; const. Type: iib) | $440,000 | Oct 1, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Albany Park, Chicago?
311 permits in the last 12 months — 1.0% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #41 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (219).
What is the median permit value in Albany Park, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $35.5M.
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Source: Building Permits (City of Chicago Department of Buildings), Chicago Data Portal. Licence: City of Chicago Data Portal Terms of Use. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 9, 2026.