# Building permits at 1839 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 24: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 24, 2026 | Other | For permit 101069438: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200457582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457582/) | | Oct 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 9-dwelling unit & 1-commercial space brick building: change of occupancy interior alterations to convert commercial space to 3 residential units, total of 12 dwelling units per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $220,000 | [101069438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069438/) | | Jun 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior preparatory demolition to remove drywall/non-loading bearing partitions and m.e.p. All other work under spr application/permit application # 101069438. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st, 2nd 3rd floor. | $10,000 | [B200426896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426896/) | | Jul 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing(400 SQ ft) and brick replacement(50 bricks scattered)only. | $4,500 | [100830411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100830411/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [1819 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-carpenter-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019-cbrc: exterior repairs and rehabilitation to an existing 2-story 4-unit residential building. Work to include the replacement of two (2) existing wood beams with new structural steel beams, tuckpointing and repair of deteriorated brick masonry, replacement of exterior finishes, repair and r | $150,000 | [101085794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085794/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 980 ft E | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513550/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 980 ft E | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513481/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 980 ft E | Other | For permit 100999704: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513361/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [931 W 19th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/931-w-19th-st/) | 980 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100999704, must continue work and request inspections no later than december 2026 | Not listed | [101088636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088636/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1015 W 20th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1015-w-20th-pl/) | 900 ft S | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1.5 story coach house w/basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $55,000 | [101083080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083080/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1915 S Miller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-s-miller-st/) | 330 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101062225 must continue work and request inspections no later than october 2026 | Not listed | [101086970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086970/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [1801 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1801-s-racine-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1801 S racine ave.. | $2,500 | [B200480510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480510/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [944 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/944-w-18th-st/) | 830 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 5. Location: front facade brick replacement. | $40,000 | [B200480628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480628/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [1036 W 20th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1036-w-20th-pl/) | 780 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 5'-10' ' (height) x 52'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard and entryway. | $100 | [B200480438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480438/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1112 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1112-w-cullerton-st/) | 560 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 19 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017203. | $7,000 | [B200476287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476287/) | | May 20, 2026 | [1819 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-may-st/) | 490 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 190 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $1,520 | [B200468834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468834/) | | May 3, 2026 | [969 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/969-w-18th-pl/) | 600 ft E | Other | For permit 101062393: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468409/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1848 S Allport St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1848-s-allport-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 240 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: southern elevation. | $2,000 | [B200509650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509650/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [1061 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1061-w-16th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Occupancy rs-2 construction type IIIB, combining of condominium units 307 & 308 into one unit, some interior renovation per plans. | $10,000 | [101084346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084346/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [927 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/927-w-cullerton-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3567 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: brick wall repairs- tuckpointing- stone coping. | $63,650 | [B200479277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479277/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [2035 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2035-s-racine-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 18; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: south elevation masonry wall windows. | $14,800 | [B200478682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478682/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [2035 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2035-s-racine-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 975 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 12, MAX. Length 3. Location: south elevation masonry wall. | $53,050 | [B200478677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478677/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1707 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-s-racine-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). Landing: 10 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,200 | [B200475540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475540/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [917 W 18th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/917-w-18th-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior build out for new coffee shop at 1st floor (270.8 sf ft) MEP as per plans:(occupancy a2, construction type iii-a) | $80,000 | [101077922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077922/) | ## 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1819 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [1915 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [1924 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1924-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [1614 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1614-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 23, 2025 - [919 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/919-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 14, 2025 - [912 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/912-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [820 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2026 - [3240 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [3303 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3303-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026 - [3315 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3315-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 3, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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