What was permitted
A new detached 2-car garage is being constructed at 1242 W Nelson St in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood. This 490 sq.ft., 1-story structure will be built for an existing single-family residence.
This new construction permit was issued on July 22, 2026, with an estimated project cost of $25,000. The work is being handled by USA ELECTRIC INC.
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View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
| Tracking number | 101082959 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | SELF-CERT 2019 CBC: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A (490) SQ.FT., 1-STORY, TYPE VA FRAME, 13' HT., DETACHED 2-CAR GARAGE FOR THE EXISTING 2-STORY, TYPE VA FRAME, 30' HT., SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE WITH BASEMENT (GARAGE WORK ONLY; NO WORK TO PRINCIPAL BUILDING) (OCCUPANCY GROUP R-5; TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION). |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $25,000 |
| Approved | May 22, 2026 |
| Issued | July 22, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
1242 W Nelson LLC
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