2654 North Magnolia Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 2 open violations.
- Permit - new construction Oct 2025Active
Self-cert 2019 cbc: new construction (1,476) sq. ft. 2-story, type va frame, 30' ht., single-family residence with basement, including front porch, rear enclosed porch and deck, roof deck with roof access enclosure and wood pergola, and new (400) sq.ft., type va frame, detached 2-car garage with roof deck (occupancy group r-5; type va construction).
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2025Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence (front only)
- Permit - wrecking/demolition Aug 2025Complete
Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit coach house (rear only)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Dec 2017Complete
Replace existing windows and install new windows in new window openings per plans - self cert permit
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2013
Windows (replacement only): qty 4, doors (replacement only): qty 6, tuckpointing - no structural work - 630 sqft
- Permit - easy permit process Mar 2012
Tuckpoint limestone and caulk on north and west elevations. no structural. all work same as existing
- Permit - wrecking/demolition May 2010Complete
Wreck and remove frame two story single family unit and garage
- Permit - renovation/alteration May 2007Complete
Repair/replace existing garage roof top deck decking, replace treads and guadrails of existing stairway to garage deck as per architect's plans to correct violations
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