# Building permits at 1238 S Springfield Ave, 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.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 12, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: windows to unfinished basement bricked up. | $5,000 | [B200453175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453175/) |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations existing multi-unit residential & rear porch alteration. | $120,000 | [100934657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100934657/) |

## 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), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [3846 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 520 ft N | 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/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) | 490 ft SE | 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/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1248 S Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-s-harding-ave/) | 350 ft 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 19, 2026 | [1258 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1258-s-pulaski-rd/) | 690 ft W | Other | For permit 101074189: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481642/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3845 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3845-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 470 ft NE | 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/) | 950 ft NE | 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 3, 2026 | [3906 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3906-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 480 ft N | 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/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [3820 W Grenshaw St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-w-grenshaw-st/) | 950 ft NE | 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/) | 620 ft SE | 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/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [3918 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 510 ft N | 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1213 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-s-springfield-ave/) | 290 ft N | 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 19, 2026 | [1258 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1258-s-pulaski-rd/) | 690 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior build-out of existing commercial space for retail use. Scope includes non-structural interior alterations within the existing structure to remain. Work to include new partitions, floor/wall/ceiling finishes, installation of ada-compliant elements, new lighting and electrical  | $400,000 | [101074189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074189/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | [1431 S Avers Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-avers-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $31,260 | [B200508570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508570/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1228 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-s-komensky-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $34,368 | [B200509028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509028/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1431 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-springfield-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1197 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: house flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01899. | $26,000 | [B200507732](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507732/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3918 W Fillmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3918-w-fillmore-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $50,033 | [B200473911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473911/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html

## More on this street

Other addresses on S Springfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1244 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1244-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [1213 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [1431 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026
- [1437 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1437-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2025
- [1442 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1442-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026
- [1446 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1446-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [1453 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1453-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2026
- [1457 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1457-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [1501 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1501-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026
- [1526 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026

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