# Building permits at 1154 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. One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 390 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,750 | [B200438989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438989/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | [4841 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 210 ft NE | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4820 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4820-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 290 ft NE | 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/) | 700 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [1120 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1120-e-48th-st/) | 750 ft NW | 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 22, 2026 | [4935 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4935-s-greenwood-ave/) | 690 ft SW | 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/) | 990 ft NE | 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 30, 2026 | [4829 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4829-s-kimbark-ave/) | 630 ft NE | 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/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | 340 ft S | 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 | [4840 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-greenwood-ave/) | 650 ft W | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [5048 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5048-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear of the building from the alley. | $14,600 | [B200481342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481342/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5015 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi 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 21, 2026 | [4816 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 5, 2026 | [1030 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-48th-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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 4, 2026 | [1201 E Madison Park](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-e-madison-park/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: basement electrical/sprinkler room. | $100 | [B200466678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466678/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 49th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1150 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [1050 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-e-49th-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [1030 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-49th-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [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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