# Building permits at 147 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 13 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC diesel shop heating system for metra demolition and removal of existing wall and doors. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 1 more permit since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC diesel shop heating system for metra demolition and removal of existing wall and doors enclosing boilers, mechanical and electrical equipment including existing boilers, piping, valves, all unit heaters, tributary steam and condensate piping, condensate return units, air handling units | $4,000,000 | [101065453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065453/) | | Sep 21, 2021 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit installation of a notifier nfw-100x addressable fire alarm system in an existing mixed occupancy locomotive repair facility. | $10,000 | [B100936855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100936855/) | | Mar 4, 2021 | Fire systems | Upgrade of electrical panels and fire alarm system. Including upgrade to sprinkler system. | $150,000 | [B100909927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100909927/) | | May 8, 2019 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 3500lb capacity, 2 floor, 150 fpm, traction, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $97,000 | [100818646](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100818646/) | | Aug 31, 2018 | Alteration or repair | One-story (42' in height) addition to existing diesel shop on pile foundations at metra's 47th street train yard. | $28,500,000 | [100756820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100756820/) | | Jul 27, 2018 | Demolition | Wreck and remove 2 storage sheds only (see overhead map for locations) at metra rock island | Not listed | [B100771465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100771465/) | | Aug 21, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Total roof tear off and masonry work. | $850,000 | [100721858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100721858/) | | Aug 21, 2015 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Demo existing 50 hp air compressor and air dryer. Install two kaeser 25 hp air compressors and one kaeser refrigerated air dryer with associated piping and accessories.the equipment is located in the mechanical room west side of building. | Not listed | [100610618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100610618/) | | Aug 1, 2012 | Demolition | Wreck one-story wood & masonry building. | $29,250 | [B100437984](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100437984/) | | Aug 1, 2012 | Demolition | Partial demolition of metra building lcoker room & black smith shop. | Not listed | [B100431332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100431332/) | | Apr 15, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Partial demolition of one story masonry building shell and construction of new one story masonry end wall per plan | $35,000 | [100389991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100389991/) | | Apr 2, 2009 | Electrical | Install (2) 15kv/480v power distribution centers in rail yard. Run 600 amp 480v branch circuits to track side locations for train power. | $550 | [B100281791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100281791/) | | Jul 7, 2007 | Electrical | Temporary office trainer connection | Not listed | [B000145947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B000145947/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 1 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [4752 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4752-s-princeton-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing rear open wood porch and replace with new rear open wood porch, same size, location & configuration in existing 2-story brick building, per plans.(occupancy class R-5, construction type iii-a) | $8,900 | [101085991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085991/) | ## 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 W 47th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [37 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/37-w-47th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [25 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/25-w-47th-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [613 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/613-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 - [654 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/654-w-47th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [1347 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1347-w-47th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [1406 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1406-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [1414 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-w-47th-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [1418 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1418-w-47th-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025 - [1424 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1424-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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