# Building permits at 1214 E 48th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 23, 2025: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 350 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 527'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard fence - side and rear of properties. | $23,026 | [B200428796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428796/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### 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/) | 350 ft SW | 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/) | 430 ft S | 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/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1358 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1358-e-48th-st/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: parapet walls and grade level at courtyards. | $49,800 | [B200508095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508095/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [4841 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 500 ft S | 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 21, 2026 | [4816 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-kenwood-ave/) | 710 ft 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/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1120 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1120-e-48th-st/) | 600 ft W | 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 4, 2026 | [4822 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-kenwood-ave/) | 730 ft SE | 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/) | 470 ft SE | 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/) | 350 ft SW | 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/) | 990 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1400 E 47th Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-e-47th-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: installing up to 20 new data cables. | $1,800 | [B200508659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508659/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [1050 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-e-49th-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 23, 2026 | [1400 E 47th Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-e-47th-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | New tenant, tropical smoothie cafe, moving into an existing space. Plumbing, MEP, arch and electrical work to be done, no hood | $200,000 | [101084602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084602/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1400 E 47th Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-e-47th-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Sign | Installation of (1) 5'2"l x 1'8"ht x 0' 5"thk internally illuminated double side pylon face sign for tropical smoothie cafe at 1400 E 47th st, chicago, IL 60653. | $3,000 | [101083481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083481/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1400 E 47th Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-e-47th-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Sign | Installation of (1) 16'0"l x 3'4"ht x0' 3"thk internally illuminated front lit channel letters wall sign on raceway for tropical smoothie cafe at 1400 E 47th st, chicago, IL 60653. | $5,800 | [101083480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083480/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1030 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-48th-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 1, 2026 | [4840 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 12:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1214-e-48th-st/