Building Permits in River North

1,690 building permits were filed in River North in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $758,507,364.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · River North

1,690
Permits (12 mo)
+540%vs city avg 264
36
High impact
+800%vs city avg 4
92
Medium impact
+1050%vs city avg 8
1,562
Low impact
+517%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · River North

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    930
  • Residential Building
    276
  • Renovation
    102
  • Office Building
    100
  • Home Improvement
    97
  • Other
    185
Show all 21 types
  • Building Permit930
  • Residential Building276
  • Renovation102
  • Office Building100
  • Home Improvement97
  • Retail Space42
  • New Construction31
  • Restaurant28
  • Parking Structure23
  • Garage Or Outbuilding15
  • Mixed-Use Development14
  • Hotel9
  • Medical Facility8
  • Telecommunications3
  • Single-Family Home3
  • Townhouse3
  • Educational Facility2
  • Daycare1
  • Warehouse1
  • Manufacturing Facility1
  • Energy Installation1
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1,690 permits were filed in River North in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $641,715.

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Figures cover the River North 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.

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