# Building permits at 1237 S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.6M alteration or repair at 3918 W Roosevelt Rd, permitted Jul 20. Five permits on record here. The newest, Nov 19, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 19, 2025 | Plumbing | For permit 101053176: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200451576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451576/) | | Dec 9, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: remove and replace fire damaged front wall on existing 3 story, 4du apartment building as per plans (occupancy group R-5; type iii-a construction) | $45,700 | [101063026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063026/) | | Jul 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: fire damage repair in existing 3 story, 4du apartment building as per plans (occupancy group R-5; type iii-a construction) | $363,800 | [101053176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101053176/) | | Mar 24, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to extg. Three story three unit apartment building convert to four unit apartment | $25,000 | [100354177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100354177/) | | Jan 22, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to extg. Three story three unit apt. W/new three story rear open metal porch | $60,000 | [100321417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100321417/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 29, 2026 | [3846 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 880 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $200 | [B200512731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512731/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [1318 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1318-s-independence-blvd/) | 530 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to existing permit #101078439 replacement of existing enclosed rear porch & stair rebuild to open air porch w/ roof & stair. | $10,000 | [101085229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085229/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [1301 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-s-avers-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 13, MAX. Length 5. Location: west & north elev replace brick, tuckp & lintels. | $26,525 | [B200512907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512907/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [3654 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3654-w-grenshaw-st/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1 story SFD w/basementrear open wood porch replacement same as existinginterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101086949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086949/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3845 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3845-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 800 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6577 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof of main building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104014231. | $40,000 | [B200481499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481499/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 910 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 88 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 38 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and chimney. | $13,730 | [B200481367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481367/) | | Aug 1, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 910 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: main roof and rear storage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $21,785 | [B200481076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481076/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1321 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1321-s-avers-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $39,031 | [B200480406](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480406/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1213 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-s-springfield-ave/) | 910 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 156 square feet. Both brick and concrete work. | $9,500 | [B200472001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472001/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1315 S Lawndale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1315-s-lawndale-ave/) | 630 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling in an existing 1 story, 2 dwelling units residence with basement. Certified plan corrections. | $80,000 | [101079723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079723/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [1248 S Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-s-harding-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Demolition | Demolition of a 2-story mixed occupancy building. 2 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Includes demolition of residential private garage. Location on lot: front. (Ordinary demolition.) | $33,000 | [B200509964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509964/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3906 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3906-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $3,500 | [B200478735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478735/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [3918 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC sc 2019 CBRC: interior build-out of existing 1-story building for a proposed food pantry (mercantile use) with addition of new private garage at rear as per plans (occupancy group m; type IIIB construction). | $1,600,000 | [101082705](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082705/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 19:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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