3238 North Lakewood Avenue, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
6 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 9 open violations.
- Permit - reinstate revoked pmt Sep 2026
Reinstate permit no 101052249 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101052249
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jun 2024Active
Remove & replace exist. porch
- Permit - renovation/alteration Nov 2022Expired
Spr 2019 cbrc: recladding the front facade.replace front facade windows. replace front door and storm door.replace rusted front steps (occupancy group r-5; va construction type)
- Permit - easy permit process Jul 2020
Repair & replace wood front porch (same as existing)
- Permit - renovation/alteration Sep 2014Complete
Convert 3 dwelling units to 2 dwelling units by duplexing the second floor unit with the third floor unit in an existing 3 story building, extend attic dormers to full height 3rd floor, remove enclosed rear wood porch and construct a 2nd and 3rd floor 19.2' x 2.89' x 2-' high rear addition, erect second floor steel deck and a new 2 car detached garage per plans.building to have a sprinkler system.(conditional permit certified corrections.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Jan 2014Complete
Remove and replace an existing deck and stairs; with a new deck and stairs, same as existing. all work done as per architectural plans.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Total roof tear off.
- Permit - easy permit process Oct 2012
Repair\replace plumbing fixtures, drywall, lighting & cabinets at 1 unit at existing 3 unit mfr. and 43 window replacement. electrical permit 100460689 issued 10/2/2012.
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