# Building permits at 1640 W 37th Pl, Chicago, IL Demolition permitted Aug 3 at 3810 S Wood St, then a new building Aug 11 at 3812 S Wood St. Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 1: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 730 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 1, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back of building. Backyard.. | $5,200 | [B200467222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467222/) | | Apr 10, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back of building, backyard. | $5,200 | [B200465683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465683/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [3623 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3623-s-marshfield-ave/) | 730 ft N | Other | For permit 101084904: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514697](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514697/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [3642 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3642-s-paulina-st/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, location: coach house windows. | $2,000 | [B200508576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508576/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [1637 W 38th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1637-w-38th-st/) | 410 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 560 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and west walls, will have bricks replaced.. | $7,500 | [B200511321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511321/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [3621 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3621-s-marshfield-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 12; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 4. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior doors, windows and siding. | $4,500 | [B200510311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510311/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [3700 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-hermitage-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: street side wall. | $11,000 | [B200510415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510415/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1628 W 38th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1628-w-38th-pl/) | 670 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-6' '. | $35,450 | [B200507665](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507665/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [3659 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3659-s-ashland-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 38798 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104004426. | $250,000 | [B200507464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507464/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3623 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3623-s-marshfield-ave/) | 730 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: two story single family home with basement, front stairs, and detached two car garage ( occupancy R-5, construction type 3a) | $400,000 | [101084904](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084904/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3601 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-s-paulina-st/) | 940 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 120 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200506861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506861/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [3742 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3742-s-paulina-st/) | 300 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 2nd floor. | $7,000 | [B200478702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478702/) | | May 20, 2026 | [1624 W 38th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1624-w-38th-pl/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr; 2019 CBRC; existing two-story frame two-family residence. Legalize (proposed) rear second story deck as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $12,000 | [101078461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078461/) | | May 15, 2026 | [3752 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3752-s-wood-st/) | 950 ft 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: 12'-0' '. | $23,000 | [B200470699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470699/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3738 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3738-s-hermitage-ave/) | 590 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: public area in back. | $2,500 | [B200470702](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470702/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [3753 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-honore-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $25,945 | [101088577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088577/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [3753 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-honore-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,945 | [B200509527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509527/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [3812 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3812-s-wood-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: two story single family home and detached two car garage ( occupancy R-5, construction type 3a) | $350,000 | [101084905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084905/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3810 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3810-s-wood-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $10,000 | [B101084003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084003/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [3659 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3659-s-honore-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200473192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473192/) | | May 5, 2026 | [3800 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-s-honore-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Other | For permit 101032981: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468859/) | ## 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 37th Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [1635 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1635-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [979 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/979-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025 - [832 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [2615 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2615-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026 - [2625 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [420 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/420-w-37th-pl/): newest permit May 6, 2025 - [418 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/418-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025 - [3029 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3029-w-37th-pl/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [3336 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3336-w-37th-pl/): newest permit May 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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