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Building permits in Near North Side, Chicago
2,433 building permits were issued in Near North Side, Chicago over the last 12 months — #2 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 7.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $31,000 (1.8× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
2,433
#2 in Chicago
Median declared value
$31,000
Total declared value
$1.1B
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
1,479 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 41 |
| Sep 2026 | 244 |
| Aug 2026 | 226 |
| Jul 2026 | 195 |
| Jun 2026 | 195 |
| May 2026 | 225 |
| Apr 2026 | 232 |
| Mar 2026 | 180 |
| Feb 2026 | 180 |
| Jan 2026 | 154 |
| Dec 2025 | 165 |
| Nov 2025 | 172 |
| Oct 2025 | 224 |
| Sep 2025 | 233 |
| Aug 2025 | 194 |
| Jul 2025 | 249 |
| Jun 2025 | 218 |
| May 2025 | 226 |
| Apr 2025 | 232 |
| Mar 2025 | 223 |
| Feb 2025 | 164 |
| Jan 2025 | 185 |
| Dec 2024 | 160 |
| Nov 2024 | 178 |
| Oct 2024 | 246 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 1,479 | 60.8% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 433 | 17.8% |
| Elevator Equipment | 224 | 9.2% |
| Signs | 207 | 8.5% |
| New Construction | 60 | 2.5% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 16 | 0.7% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 14 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 931 N Halsted St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: full building permit for floors lower level 2 through roof, including 6th floor exterior amentity deck and pool. 46-story building containing 464 dwelling units. (includes (140) efficiency units, (81) affordable units), & (209) parking spaces. Foundation and superst | $190.0M | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 710 N Fairbanks Ct | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: renovation to existing lab/office building on floors 2, 4, 6, 7 and penthouse 1 for expansion of labs to include mechanical penthouse addition on level 4. Construction type ia. Existing occupancy classification b and i to remain. Consultant reviewer: globetrotters | $81.3M | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 251 E Huron St | Renovation/AlterationSelf cert 2019 cbc: interior demolition of existing levels 14 and 15 of the galter pavilion. Work includes removal of existing partitions, doors, casework, finishes, ceilings, lighting, mechanical equipment, plumbing fixtures, medical gas piping, and electrical systems (occupany | $62.0M | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 251 E Huron St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc: interior alterations to existing levels 14 and 15 of the galter pavilion to include conversion from business ambulatory care to an intensive care unit & a 2 story connector between the galter & feinberg pavillions (occupany i-2, type ia construction) consultant revi | $40.0M | May 18, 2026 |
| 955 N Larrabee St | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: new construction 7 story, 79ft, 78 unit multi-family residential building. 39 parking spaces (5 accessible spaces) provided in first floor parking garage. Nfpa-13 sprinkler protection, concrete pile foundation. (occupancy r-2, s-2; construction type ia) consultant r | $36.9M | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 500 N Kingsbury St | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: alterations to existing 4th floor pool deck to include new enclosed dining area, new convenience stair connecting the 3rd & 4th floors, rebuilding the pool deck, new water feature & aluminum pergolas in an existing 4-story athletic club as per plans. (occupancy gro | $27.0M | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 310 W Huron St | New ConstructionDirect developer services 2019 cbc complete 8th and 9th floors and buildout of all floors for new 9 story residential building with 101 standard dwelling units 48 efficiency units and two vacant commercial tenant spaces upon previously approved caisson 101070670 and foundation co | $24.0M | Dec 16, 2025 |
| 350 N Orleans St | Renovation/AlterationInterior alteration to existing business use office space. Includes additional structural supports for movable partitions with no alterations to the existing buidling envelope | $20.0M | Oct 14, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Near North Side, Chicago?
2,433 permits in the last 12 months — 7.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #2 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (1,479).
What is the median permit value in Near North Side, Chicago?
$31,000 across permits with a declared value, 1.8× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $1.1B.
Nearby in the ranking
- Loop · 2,465 permits
- Near West Side · 1,617 permits
- West Town · 1,292 permits
- Lake View · 1,202 permits
- Lincoln Park · 1,060 permits
- Austin · 926 permits
- Logan Square · 834 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.