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Building permits in Uptown, Chicago
432 building permits were issued in Uptown, Chicago over the last 12 months — #21 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.3% of the city total. Median declared value: $21,503 (1.2× the city-wide median).
Permits, 12 months
432
#21 in Chicago
Median declared value
$21,503
Total declared value
$169.2M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
268 permits
Permits issued per month
Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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| Month | Permits issued |
|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | 48 |
| Aug 2026 | 40 |
| Jul 2026 | 50 |
| Jun 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| Apr 2026 | 58 |
| Mar 2026 | 37 |
| Feb 2026 | 16 |
| Jan 2026 | 14 |
| Dec 2025 | 18 |
| Nov 2025 | 30 |
| Oct 2025 | 33 |
| Sep 2025 | 43 |
| Aug 2025 | 45 |
| Jul 2025 | 28 |
| Jun 2025 | 33 |
| May 2025 | 59 |
| Apr 2025 | 49 |
| Mar 2025 | 37 |
| Feb 2025 | 28 |
| Jan 2025 | 25 |
| Dec 2024 | 23 |
| Nov 2024 | 39 |
| Oct 2024 | 29 |
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Permits by type (last 12 months)
| Permit type | Permits | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Express Permit Program | 268 | 62.0% |
| Renovation/Alteration | 72 | 16.7% |
| Signs | 33 | 7.6% |
| New Construction | 21 | 4.9% |
| Reinstate Revoked Pmt | 16 | 3.7% |
| Elevator Equipment | 15 | 3.5% |
| Wrecking/Demolition | 7 | 1.6% |
Largest permits of the last 12 months
Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.
| Address | Work | Declared value | Issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4006 N Sheridan Rd | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: caissons (vertical penetration) only for new 7 story 91 du mixed use building | $31.5M | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 4006 N Sheridan Rd | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: full building permit for new construction of a 7 story 91 du mixed use building to include 6 floors of residential and 38 parking spaces at grade indoor (occupancy: a-2, m, r-2, s-2. Construction type: ib) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of il | $23.0M | Aug 4, 2026 |
| 4466 N Broadway | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: alteration to existing 3-story retail and grocery store. Interior work includes finish replacement, layout and finish updates. New refrigerated reach-in cases in grocery area, addition of flexible online pickup area, eye wash stations in stockroom, and associated m | $15.7M | Apr 21, 2026 |
| 720 W Gordon Ter | Renovation/AlterationSpr / 2019 cbrc: replacement of existing pluming risers and distribution lines in an existing 22-story residential building as per plans. (occupancy group: r-2 / type 1a construction) | $14.2M | Jul 14, 2026 |
| 4910 N Sheridan Rd | Renovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbc: alterations to existing 6 and 14 level apartment building with 119 dwelling units. Includes renovation of building envelope exterior and accessibility upgrades in units and common spaces. (occ group: r-2, construction type iia) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of i | $10.5M | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 940 W Leland Ave | New ConstructionDds cbc 2019: full building permit for a 5 story 32 unit residential building (incl. 6 efficiency units) with 6 vehicular parking spaces, 40 bicycle parking spaces, and tenant amenities located on grade. (occ. R-2; type iiia const.). All as per plans. Consultant reviewer: v3. | $9.5M | Nov 12, 2025 |
| 4725 N Clifton Ave | New ConstructionDds 2019 cbc: phase 2- 5 story multi-use building with 40 residential units at levels 2 thru 5, ground floor residential entrance lobby, amenities and a retail space. (occupancy groups: r-2, m, s-2; type 1a construction). Consultant reviewer globetrotters. | $9.5M | Aug 19, 2026 |
| 4909 N Glenwood Ave | Renovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior & exterior renovations w/ fire damaged stairs replacement (same size and location) to (24) fire-damaged d.u. On existing 4-story (38) d.u. Masonry bldg; construction type iii-a, occupancy group r-2. *certified plan corrections* | $7.7M | Aug 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits were issued in Uptown, Chicago?
432 permits in the last 12 months — 1.3% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #21 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (268).
What is the median permit value in Uptown, Chicago?
$21,503 across permits with a declared value, 1.2× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $169.2M.
Nearby in the ranking
- Edgewater · 507 permits
- Roseland · 494 permits
- North Lawndale · 455 permits
- South Shore · 455 permits
- Ashburn · 453 permits
- West Ridge · 443 permits
- New City · 421 permits
- Garfield Ridge · 408 permits
- Washington Heights · 405 permits
- Ohare · 405 permits
- West Englewood · 404 permits
- South Lawndale · 394 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.