Home repair permits in Near North Side
256 permits were pulled in Near North Side for masonry, roofs, porches, heating and windows in the 12 months to Oct. 24, 2026. Near North Side is on the Central.
| Trade | Permits | Typical area | Rank of 77 | Contractors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masonry | 135 | 17 | 1st | 62 |
| Roof | 39 | 13 | 5th | 22 |
| Porch | 13 | 7 | 25th | 11 |
| Heating | 45 | 4 | 1st | 27 |
| Windows | 24 | 2 | 2nd | 13 |
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 tuckpointing135 masonry permits in Near North Side · middle cost in Chicago $15,400
- Roofing39 roof permits in Near North Side · middle cost in Chicago $25,000
- Porch repair13 porch permits in Near North Side · middle cost in Chicago $12,500
- Boilers and heating45 heating permits in Near North Side · middle cost in Chicago $30,200
- Windows and doors24 window permits in Near North 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.