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Building permits in Lake View, Chicago
1,202 building permits were issued in Lake View, Chicago over the last 12 months — #5 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 3.7% of the city total. Median declared value: $23,857 (1.4× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
1,202
#5 in Chicago
Median declared value
$23,857
Total declared value
$291.7M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
627 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 27 |
| Sep 2026 | 112 |
| Aug 2026 | 115 |
| Jul 2026 | 132 |
| Jun 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 110 |
| Apr 2026 | 93 |
| Mar 2026 | 105 |
| Feb 2026 | 73 |
| Jan 2026 | 65 |
| Dec 2025 | 63 |
| Nov 2025 | 82 |
| Oct 2025 | 114 |
| Sep 2025 | 108 |
| Aug 2025 | 115 |
| Jul 2025 | 105 |
| Jun 2025 | 104 |
| May 2025 | 91 |
| Apr 2025 | 103 |
| Mar 2025 | 82 |
| Feb 2025 | 79 |
| Jan 2025 | 86 |
| Dec 2024 | 55 |
| Nov 2024 | 69 |
| Oct 2024 | 100 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 627 | 52.2% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 219 | 18.2% |
| Signs | 123 | 10.2% |
| New Construction | 94 | 7.8% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 61 | 5.1% |
| Elevator Equipment | 56 | 4.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 22 | 1.8% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 655 W Irving Park Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: self cert infrastructure renovation includes water riser replacement, selected waste and vent piping replacement, selected hvac piping replacement, new ceilings on 3 floors per plans. No change in use, occupancy or exiting. | $27.0M | Jul 21, 2026 |
| 700 W Brompton Ave | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc: revision to permit# 101069330 due to changes to level 4 classroom layout, additions to door replacement schedule,building chiller design, mechanical, electtrical & plumbing modifications related to new classroom layout. Power updates throghout all floors. (iia const | $15.9M | May 8, 2026 |
| 3329 N Lincoln Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new construction of 7-story mixed-use development: 42 residential units with ground floor commercial space, ground floor 20-car garage, and occupiable roof deck. Existing historical facade to remain (occupancies r-2, m, & s-2, construction type 1-b) consultant revie | $15.0M | May 18, 2026 |
| 917 W Belmont Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new construction of a 5-story mixed-use building to include ground floor retail, at-grade parking (6 parking spaces), residential (46 total units; 36 efficiency units + 10 dwelling units) on floors 2-5 and associated site work as per plans. (occupancy group: r-2, a- | $11.5M | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 1060 W Addison St | Renovation/AlterationSite improvements to install safety bollards along the perimeter of the stadium including fixed, removable, & operable bollards. Scope includes removal of existing asphalt, curb & pavers for access & installation of bollards & their foundation with m.e.p., ticket booth roof and p | $10.5M | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 3651 N Wilton Ave | New ConstructionConvert from 3 existing residential units into 15 residential units, erect new 4 story south addition with basement and new 4th floor addition onto the existing 3 story brick building with basement, new rear open metal stair, new 6' high fence and remove existing detached frame c | $9.5M | Jun 3, 2026 |
| 3150 N Lake Shore Dr | Renovation/Alteration2019 cbrc. Existing 38 story condominium building. 204 dwelling units. Removal and replacement of deteriorated plumbing piping, pumps and equipment throughout the building. Line select locations of plumbing waste piping. Create and patch openings in walls and ceiling for access t | $9.0M | Feb 4, 2026 |
| 3751 N Broadway | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to existing synagogue (a-3 use, existing type ii-b and iii-a construction) on the 1st floor (new walls, doors, and mep work, including new plumbing fixtures to serve the existing under-fixtured building). Addition (837 sq ft., a-3 use, type i-b | $6.0M | May 4, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Lake View, Chicago?
1,202 permits in the last 12 months — 3.7% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #5 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (627).
What is the median permit value in Lake View, Chicago?
$23,857 across permits with a declared value, 1.4× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $291.7M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Loop · 2,465 permits
- Near North Side · 2,433 permits
- Near West Side · 1,617 permits
- West Town · 1,292 permits
- Lincoln Park · 1,060 permits
- Austin · 926 permits
- Logan Square · 834 permits
- Portage Park · 587 permits
- Auburn Gresham · 577 permits
- Irving Park · 528 permits
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.