1242 W NELSON ST, Lake View
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.
Residents in Lake View considering a new garage can see an estimated project cost of $25,000 for a 2-car structure.
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July 22, 2026
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Filed by USA ELECTRIC INC. · 9 permits across 6 areas
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 |
1242 W NELSON LLC
| July 22, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
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