# Building permits at 1050 E 49th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.8M alteration or repair at 4935 S Greenwood Ave, permitted Jun 22. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 6: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 830 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 6, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof replacement only no work on metal. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018217. | $12,000 | [B200478379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478379/) | | Jun 23, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Renovating existing kitchen and bathrooms. Updating electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems in those areas for existing 3 story single family home as per plans. | $12,000 | [100649465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100649465/) | | Jun 20, 2016 | Electrical | Replace existing 200 amp panel with new panel. Add new circuit breakers and new outlets per plans, | $100 | [B100648430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100648430/) | | May 17, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Remove\replace exterior windows. 18 Total. | $37,935 | [100650029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100650029/) | | Apr 5, 2016 | Plumbing | Interior doors (replacement only): qty 28, furnace (replacement only): qty 1, hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $87,000 | [100643203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100643203/) | | Feb 8, 2012 | Electrical | Repair/replace drywall, flooring, (6) interior doors, and replace broken glazing for (6) windows throughout single family due to fire damage. Electrical on separate permit. All work same as existing. Work subject to field inspection | $15,000 | [100426735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100426735/) | | Feb 2, 2012 | Electrical | Electric installation to fire damage property - interior work only | $2,500 | [B100426412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100426412/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 1, 2026 | [4840 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-greenwood-ave/) | 190 ft N | Elevator | Installation of (1) one residential passenger elevator, 1000lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 4 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $54,763 | [101082846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082846/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4820 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4820-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in dining room, breakfast room, family room and kitchen including associated electrical and plumbing (area of work 945 SQ ft). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $75,000 | [B200508178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508178/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [4833 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4833-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 860 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4555 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: install new gaf tpo 45mill roof system. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015756. | $61,500 | [B200478425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478425/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [4841 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 840 ft E | Other | Concrete replacment at side of property. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, side of the house. | $15,000 | [B200478855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478855/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5015 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-greenwood-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations of an existing 2 story masonry detached single family building, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work. No change to exterior.(occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $475,000 | [101082755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082755/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4845 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-s-ellis-ave/) | 530 ft W | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 2-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $59,140 | [101085985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085985/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1120 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1120-e-48th-st/) | 750 ft NE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 2-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $60,580 | [101085741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085741/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4746 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-s-ellis-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry walls. | $15,900 | [B200475951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475951/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [4935 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4935-s-greenwood-ave/) | 450 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC; exterior repair of existing 3 story single family residence. Work includes tuckpointing of all existing brick with selective brick replacement. Caulking & sealing, trim & existing fascia replacement & repair, existing window frame repair and refurbishment and existing iron grate, remo | $2,800,000 | [101080376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080376/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1030 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-48th-st/) | 690 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior remodeling and aterations, new rear frame 2 car detached garage, new metal 6' height fencing to an existing 3 story brick single family house with basement as per plans. Work to address open building code violations and stop work order - inspection #14400338. | $185,000 | [101073202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073202/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4820 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4820-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 830 ft NE | New building | Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/17/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Ck circle tent on june 16, 2026. Setup is june 11 and takedown is june 17, 2026. 1 - 40Ft x 90ft tent in backyard tennis court. Blue peak tents. | $5,000 | [101083937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083937/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4925 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4925-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 880 ft E | Grading | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 4. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 20sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: rear patio. | $28,000 | [B200467226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467226/) | | May 1, 2026 | [933 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/933-e-48th-st/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations for new dwelling unit at 1st fl. Of an existing 2-story with no basement masonry building w/ 2nd floor du (nic), to convert to a new two-flat use, MEP as per plans. (Construction type IIIA, occupancy: r5) | $100,000 | [101080678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080678/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [4825 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.22 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101063789. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 15 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: elev lbys on each flr and elev mach | Not listed | [B200473679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473679/) | | May 30, 2026 | [4829 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4829-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | For permit 101070562: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469249/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4917 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4917-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services. 2019 CBC. Revisions to permit #101063790. Existing 12 story, 59 dwelling unit building. Revisions include interior common area minor layout changes and added mini split system at first floor accessory leasing office, revision to faucet model at leasing office restroom, rem | $80,000 | [101079617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079617/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4825 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services. 2019 CBC. Revisions to permit #101063789. Existing 15 story, 77 dwelling unit building. Interior common area ground floor revisions include removal of the new counter top workstation at the office center, adding new outlets at office center, minor adjustments to lighting p | $125,000 | [101079616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079616/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 49th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1030 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-49th-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [1150 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [1154 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1154-e-49th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [925 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/925-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [839 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-e-49th-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [835 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/835-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [816 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/816-e-49th-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [424 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/424-e-49th-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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