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Building permits in Dunning, Chicago

269 building permits were issued in Dunning, Chicago over the last 12 months — #48 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.8% of the city total. Median declared value: $13,295 (76% of the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
269
#48 in Chicago
Median declared value
$13,295
Total declared value
$25.1M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
222 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20264
Sep 202630
Aug 202638
Jul 202632
Jun 202629
May 202616
Apr 202616
Mar 202626
Feb 20269
Jan 202614
Dec 202517
Nov 202518
Oct 202520
Sep 202539
Aug 202527
Jul 202530
Jun 202538
May 202540
Apr 202529
Mar 202527
Feb 202526
Jan 202520
Dec 202428
Nov 202418
Oct 202433

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Express Permit Program22282.5%
Renovation/Alteration2710.0%
New Construction62.2%
Elevator Equipment62.2%
Signs51.9%
Wrecking/Demolition20.7%
Reinstate Revoked Pmt10.4%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
3740 N Panama AveRenovation/AlterationSc 2019 cbrc: chicago public school - canty elementary scoool upgrades to existing mechanical equipment. Removal and replacementof existing mechanical equipment - inlcuding boilers, chillers, & unit heaters. Architectural scope limited to support mechancial scope of work. Scope l$7.0MMar 16, 2026
6701 W Forest Preserve AveRenovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: new blast freezer and structural deck inside existing building. (occupancy classification: b, f-1, s-1 construction type iib) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il$4.0MJun 9, 2026
3555 N Neenah AveNew ConstructionSpr 2019: address range 3555-3557 n neenah ave; new 3 story with basement 6 du with front balconies, trash enclosure, 6 parking spaces, and 5' metal fence as per plan (construction type 3a, occupancy code r-2)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit **$1.4MNov 18, 2025
4300 N Narragansett AveRenovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbrc: alterations to 2 existing classrooms and storage spaces in 3-story building. (occupancy group b; type 1-b construction)$1.3MJul 14, 2026
3202 N Harlem AveNew ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc - new construction of gas station with new automatic car wash 4,410 sq ft, one story, construction type 1-b, retail space and garbage enclosure as per plans (continuation of app. 100857413 / 3200 n harlem ave)$1.0MNov 26, 2025
4300 N Narragansett AveExpress Permit ProgramDuctwork extension/reconfiguration, hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 4 boiler - hot water(eva 3000, thermal solutions, boiler room in basement) . Electrical work under this permit = yes . Loc$1.0MAug 27, 2026
4239 N Oak Park AveRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc. Rehab of an existing six-story, senior living building. With 131 dwelling units and 51 parking spaces. Alterations to 35 existing larger units that currently house two residents by adding a common vestibule, erecting an internal wall, adding a kitchenette area and $937,600Feb 9, 2026
4160 N Natchez AveExpress Permit ProgramScope: roof recover. Area: 17200 sq. Ft. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. Il roofing contractor license: 104000394.$921,787Jun 9, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Dunning, Chicago?
269 permits in the last 12 months — 0.8% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #48 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (222).
What is the median permit value in Dunning, Chicago?
$13,295 across permits with a declared value, 76% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $25.1M.

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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.