Building Permits in Washington Heights

227 building permits were filed in Washington Heights in the last 12 months, with an estimated total construction value of $7,908,681.

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Updated Jun 21, 2026

By the numbers · Washington Heights

227
Permits (12 mo)
-14%vs city avg 264
0
High impact
-100%vs city avg 4
1
Medium impact
-87%vs city avg 8
226
Low impact
-11%vs city avg 253

Compared to the average Chicago neighborhood.

Permit map · Washington Heights

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Breakdown · Washington Heights

Most common permit types

  • Building Permit
    110
  • Energy Installation
    38
  • Home Improvement
    37
  • Garage Or Outbuilding
    22
  • Single-Family Home
    6
  • Other
    14
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  • Building Permit110
  • Energy Installation38
  • Home Improvement37
  • Garage Or Outbuilding22
  • Single-Family Home6
  • Residential Building5
  • Renovation2
  • Educational Facility2
  • Restaurant1
  • Office Building1
  • Mixed-Use Development1
  • Gas Station1
  • Retail Space1
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227 permits were filed in Washington Heights in the last 12 months, with an average estimated cost of $35,465.

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Figures cover the Washington Heights 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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