# Building permits at 1120 E 48th 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.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 13: New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 470 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 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/) |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert interior alteration and addition to existing 3 story single family (occupancy r-5) detached house of type 3b construction per plans. Interior alterations to existing kitchen, bathroom, & powder room. Work includes the addition of a new framed 2 story elevator shaft for a new residential el | $450,000 | [101073858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073858/) |
| May 6, 2008 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $1,000 | [100222628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100222628/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4820 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4820-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 470 ft SE | 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/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1050 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-e-49th-st/) | 750 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [4841 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 670 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4746 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-s-ellis-ave/) | 950 ft W | 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 5, 2026 | [1030 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-48th-st/) | 560 ft W | 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 30, 2026 | [4829 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4829-s-kimbark-ave/) | 970 ft 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 | [4820 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4820-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 470 ft SE | 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 1, 2026 | [4840 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-greenwood-ave/) | 560 ft SW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [4845 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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 21, 2026 | [4816 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 other cooling equipment(trane, 5ttr30336, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $13,000 | [B200478451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478451/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [936 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-e-47th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016654. | $25,000 | [B200476057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476057/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [4935 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4935-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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 4, 2026 | [4822 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 62'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $2,900 | [B200471535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471535/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4925 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4925-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.22 mi W | 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/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 48th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1030 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-48th-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [1214 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1214-e-48th-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [1020 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1020-e-48th-st/): newest permit Jun 6, 2025
- [933 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/933-e-48th-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026
- [1340 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-e-48th-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024
- [1358 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1358-e-48th-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026
- [1364 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1364-e-48th-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [829 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/829-e-48th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [827 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/827-e-48th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [825 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-48th-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026

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