Building Permits in Riverdale

14 building permits were filed in Riverdale in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $5,249,147.

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By the numbers · Riverdale

Permits (12 mo)

-95%vs city avg 271

High impact

-100%vs city avg 4

Medium impact

-62%vs city avg 8

Low impact

-96%vs city avg 260

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

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Breakdown · Riverdale

Most common permit types

Building Permit
6
Home Improvement
3
Residential Building
2
Educational Facility
2
Demolition
1

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14 permits were filed in Riverdale in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $524,915.

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Figures cover the Riverdale 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.