Home repair permits in Lower West Side
73 permits were pulled in Lower West Side for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. Lower West Side is on the West Side.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 43 | 17 | 14th | 31 |
| Roof | 12 | 13 | 45th | 9 |
| Porch | 6 | 7 | 41st | 4 |
| Heating | 7 | 4 | 13th | 6 |
| Windows | 5 | 2 | 20th | 5 |
Typical area: the middle of Chicago’s 77 community areas. Source: City of Chicago, Building Permits and the licensed contractors register, read Oct. 24, 2026.
Repair guides
- Masonry and tuckpointing43 masonry permits in Lower West Side · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing12 roof permits in Lower West Side · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair6 porch permits in Lower West Side · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating7 heating permits in Lower West Side · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors5 window permits in Lower West Side · middle cost in Chicago $11,800
Repairs by kind of building
Two-flat, Greystone, Three-flat, Courtyard building, Bungalow, Workers’ cottage, Frame two-flat, Raised ranch.