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Building permits in North Park, Chicago
151 building permits were issued in North Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #62 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 0.5% of the city total. Median declared value: $15,000 (85% of the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
151
#62 in Chicago
Median declared value
$15,000
Total declared value
$12.0M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
106 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 5 |
| Sep 2026 | 15 |
| Aug 2026 | 12 |
| Jul 2026 | 15 |
| Jun 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| Apr 2026 | 13 |
| Mar 2026 | 7 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 |
| Dec 2025 | 10 |
| Nov 2025 | 12 |
| Oct 2025 | 9 |
| Sep 2025 | 19 |
| Aug 2025 | 14 |
| Jul 2025 | 14 |
| Jun 2025 | 14 |
| May 2025 | 18 |
| Apr 2025 | 20 |
| Mar 2025 | 13 |
| Feb 2025 | 8 |
| Jan 2025 | 8 |
| Dec 2024 | 10 |
| Nov 2024 | 15 |
| Oct 2024 | 26 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 106 | 70.2% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 25 | 16.6% |
| Signs | 8 | 5.3% |
| New Construction | 5 | 3.3% |
| Elevator Equipment | 3 | 2.0% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 2 | 1.3% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 2 | 1.3% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5801 N Pulaski Rd | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: renovation work to upgrade existing residential units and common areas for ada and hud pih 99-52 (ha) compliance, including conversion of 13 dwelling units to mobility accessible units and 5 dwelling units to sensory accessible units. Scope includes installation of | $1.5M | Jun 22, 2026 |
| 6130 N St Louis Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: new construction of a two story single family residence with attached garage - street drive as per plans (occupancy group r-5, type va constrution)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $1.2M | Dec 18, 2025 |
| 6193 N Lincoln Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc - landlord work only for combining two tenant spaces of an exist multi tenant building. Existing building consists of type m and b occupancies with type iiia building construction. Proposed use/occupancy type to be unchanged. Demo of existing interior mep systems, m | $1.0M | May 1, 2026 |
| 6148 N St Louis Ave | Renovation/Alteration2019 cbc demolish existing attached garage, erect 2 story with basement side & rear frame addition to existing 2 story sfr, new rear open wood deck, new side open wood stairway, 2 parking spaces as per plan | $1.0M | Apr 23, 2026 |
| 6199 N Lincoln Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: new surface parking with interior landscaping, lighting, and stand-alone pylon sign structure. Signage to be permitted separately | $1.0M | Aug 13, 2026 |
| 6111 N Central Park Ave | New ConstructionSpr 2019 cbc: new 2 story brick & frame type va construciton single family residence including all mechanical, electrical & plumbing work. Existing rs-2 zoning to remain rs-2. (occupancy group r-5; type va construction) | $750,000 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| 5134 N Kimball Ave | Renovation/Alteration2019 spr cbrc: interior alterations including mep work to repair fire damage to existing 6 d.u. (at 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors), new d.u. In basement at tier #5134 (convert property from 6 du to 7 du) & duplex 1st floor & basement at tier #5136, in a 4 story brick & frame building as | $580,000 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| 5148 N Kedzie Ave | Express Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Location: north and west. | $399,100 | May 19, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in North Park, Chicago?
151 permits in the last 12 months — 0.5% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #62 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (106).
What is the median permit value in North Park, Chicago?
$15,000 across permits with a declared value, 85% of the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $12.0M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Kenwood · 194 permits
- Gage Park · 184 permits
- South Deering · 166 permits
- Mount Greenwood · 165 permits
- Clearing · 161 permits
- Mckinley Park · 156 permits
- East Side · 149 permits
- Douglas · 147 permits
- Pullman · 139 permits
- Washington Park · 135 permits
- Hermosa · 134 permits
- Montclare · 118 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.