# Building permits at 209 E 42nd St, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at two addresses within 950 ft since May 1, the largest $450,000. One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 6, 2025: Self-cert 2019 CBRC repair existing rear wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 920 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope of work: self-cert 2019 CBRC repair existing rear wood porch. - No change in size. Zoned rm-5. Construction type VB, occupancy R-2. | $10,000 | [101070057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070057/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [123 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/123-e-43rd-st/) | 710 ft S | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 29 sq/ft; north elevation; kenwood | $4,000 | [101087716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087716/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4300 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4300-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 30 SQ. FT. Location: building perimeter : north, south, east and west. | $50,050 | [B200507989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507989/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4209 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-s-calumet-ave/) | 760 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,698 | [B200507786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507786/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [123 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/123-e-43rd-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: front and back of the building. | $2,460 | [B200482717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200482717/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [226 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/226-e-43rd-st/) | 620 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:revision to permit 101067721 to remove previously approved permitted scope of work that included architecture and interior plumbing scope of work for restrooms only. Scope of work only includes existing masonry wall and parapet repairs. Roofing tear off down to decking and replacement. | $270,000 | [101081820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081820/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [4148 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4148-s-prairie-ave/) | 330 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200476775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476775/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [4132 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4132-s-prairie-ave/) | 440 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200476772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476772/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [4300 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4300-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: 1st floor. | $1,500 | [B200476948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476948/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4240 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-michigan-ave/) | 720 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all exterior brick walls, basement door.. | $40,750 | [B200475142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475142/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4149 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4149-s-calumet-ave/) | 770 ft E | Other | For permit 101061351: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475318/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4240 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-calumet-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east side of the building. | $12,880 | [B200474454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474454/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [123 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/123-e-43rd-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: replace 2 existing emergency exit signs. | $3,500 | [B200472050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472050/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4100 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4100-s-calumet-ave/) | 940 ft NE | New building | Proposed 2 story/3 unit residence, 3 story rear steel egress stairs, 2nd & 3rd floor rear decks, rear concrete patio, and 3 car private masonry garage, per plans. Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $450,000 | [101080060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080060/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4104 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-calumet-ave/) | 920 ft NE | New building | Proposed 3 story, 3a masonry construction 3 unit residence, 3 story rear open steel egress stairs, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, rear patio, and 3 car garage, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080062/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 12, 2026 | [4313 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4313-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,425 | [B200478339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478339/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4257 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4257-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, south and west elevations. | $46,800 | [B200472351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472351/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4101 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 75. Specific location: closets and washrooms. | $10,000 | [B200469419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469419/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 42nd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [644 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/644-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [826 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/826-e-42nd-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 11:37 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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