# Building permits at 1400 E 47th Dr, Chicago, IL

17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 25: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | 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 | 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 | 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/) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations in unit E of existing retail for new taco pros/eggholic restaurant as per plans (occupancy group B; type i-b construction) | $95,000 | [101058149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058149/) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations in unit f2 of existing restaurant for new charley's philly cheesesteak restaurant as per plans (occupancy group B; type i-b construction) | $85,000 | [101058148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058148/) |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Sign | Installation of (1) internally illuminated wall mounted building display. Sign will read (logo) beggars pizza we lay it on thick. | $8,500 | [100975077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100975077/) |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Electrical | Change of electrical contractor to krupa electric for original permit number 100928683 | Not listed | [B100960172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100960172/) |
| Nov 24, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: use/occupancy m, mercantile - no change. Interior buildout for a 1,773 SQ. Foot limited service restaurant occupancy ( | $75,000 | [100928683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100928683/) |
| Jan 7, 2019 | Other | Replace 1 exhaust fan | Not listed | [100799775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100799775/) |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | Install raceway mounted channel letters on front of building baskin robbins with br logo | $3,500 | [100532737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532737/) |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | Instal raceway mounted channel leters on front of building dunkin donuts with cup logo | $3,500 | [100532735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532735/) |
| Nov 13, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Build out of existing retail space to a dunkin donuts. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $150,000 | [100514551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100514551/) |
| Jun 22, 2012 | Sign | Sign in front of building | $1,500 | [100439249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100439249/) |
| Apr 27, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to convert existing retail commercial space into new nail salon as per plans. (Self certification project - subject to audit & field inspection) | $25,000 | [100433292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100433292/) |
| Aug 25, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove damaged concrete flooring underneath washing machines and replace with concrete and tile. No structural. All work same as existing | $16,650 | [100408334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100408334/) |
| May 5, 2010 | Sign | Flush mount channel letter | $1,000 | [100325103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100325103/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1358 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1358-e-48th-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4573 S Oakenwald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4573-s-oakenwald-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior wall. | $5,000 | [B200481302](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481302/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [4816 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-kenwood-ave/) | 970 ft S | 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 15, 2026 | [4800 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-s-lake-park-ave/) | 820 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: critical facade inspection. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200473424](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473424/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [4603 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4603-s-lake-park-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in first level kitchen and dining room. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first level kitchen and dining room only | $25,000 | [B200466176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466176/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4545 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4545-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2014 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof roof decking gutters. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01988. | $16,606 | [B200508025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508025/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [4822 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) |

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