# Building permits at 1908 S May St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $380,863 alteration or repair at 1641 S Allport St, permitted Oct 2. One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 25, 2025: Replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch with open wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 3-story rear enclosed wood porch with open wood porch. No change in size/location. Stairs to 1st floor in new orientation. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $27,000 | [101070349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070349/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [1819 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-carpenter-st/) | 650 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1848 S Allport St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1848-s-allport-st/) | 770 ft 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 24, 2026 | [1915 S Miller St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1915-s-miller-st/) | 750 ft E | 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/) | 680 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 | [1036 W 20th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1036-w-20th-pl/) | 810 ft SE | 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [2035 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2035-s-racine-ave/) | 840 ft 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/) | 840 ft 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/) | 920 ft 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 29, 2026 | [2006 S Allport St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2006-s-allport-st/) | 910 ft SW | Electrical | For permit 101070817: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476628/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [1112 W Cullerton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1112-w-cullerton-st/) | 490 ft SE | 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/) | 380 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [1641 S Allport St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-allport-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 85; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 4 interior common areas, location: windows around the building on both stories.. | $380,863 | [B200471426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471426/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1314 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-w-18th-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4320 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side rear. | $7,500 | [B200508130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508130/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [1314 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-w-18th-pl/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 28; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 5. Affects: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front, side and rear of building. | $5,000 | [B200507974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507974/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1015 W 20th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1015-w-20th-pl/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1641 S Allport St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1641-s-allport-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Permit expires on 09/17/2026 erection starts: 7/31/2026, erection ends: 8/3/2026. Self cert. CBC2019. 2026 Nuestra fiesta street fest mobile stage at st. Procopius church on july 31 - aug 2, 2026. Setup is 7-31-26 and takedown is 8-3-26. 1-32X24 mobile stage. ST. Procopius church with stages USA. | $3,000 | [101086030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086030/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [2141 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2141-s-racine-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Plumbing | For permit 101078392: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200476235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476235/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [2130 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2130-s-may-st/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Selfcert 2019 CBC: field revisions to existing permit #101072961 -new landscape retaining wall -revisions to wall assemblies, basement height, roof deck material and mechanical layout for new construction 3-story MFR building with 2 dus (occupancy R-5, type v-a construction) | $30,000 | [101082729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082729/) | | May 20, 2026 | [2022 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2022-s-throop-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: exterior on all elevations. | $20,000 | [B200471357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471357/) | | May 3, 2026 | [969 W 18th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/969-w-18th-pl/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1930 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1930-s-may-st/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025 - [1936 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1936-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [1819 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1819-s-may-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [2130 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2130-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 - [702 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/702-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [3125 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [3200 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3200-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 - [3201 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3201-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [3203 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3203-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [3301 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 19:52 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, the one permit at this address and 20 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1908-s-may-st/