Building Permits in Lake View

747 building permits were filed in Lake View in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $230,530,798.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Lake View

747

Permits (12 mo)

+183%vs city avg 264

High impact

+200%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

+313%vs city avg 8

702

Low impact

+177%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Lake View

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Breakdown · Lake View

Most common permit types

Building Permit
287
Home Improvement
142
Residential Building
82
Garage Or Outbuilding
64
Renovation
52
Other
120

Show all 20 types

Building Permit287
Home Improvement142
Residential Building82
Garage Or Outbuilding64
Renovation52
Single-Family Home28
New Construction26
Retail Space13
Mixed-Use Development11
Restaurant10
Office Building9
Medical Facility5
Townhouse5
Telecommunications3
Parking Structure3
Warehouse2
Energy Installation2
Religious Facility1
Educational Facility1
Hotel1

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747 permits were filed in Lake View in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $339,016.

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Figures cover the Lake View community area (the boundary outlined on the map), over the last 12 months, compared against the average Chicago neighborhood. Source: City of Chicago open data. Open data updates on a delay, so the most recent records may be incomplete. For general information only — not legal, financial, or real-estate advice.