# Building permits at 215 E 47th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $21M new building at 4717 S Calumet Ave, permitted Sep 29. Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 20, 2025: Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. Five are new buildings, the nearest 540 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 20, 2025 | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. | $4,000 | [101064589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064589/) | | Mar 20, 2025 | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. | $4,000 | [101064584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064584/) | | Jan 7, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodeling on the 1st floor to convert an existing vacant tenant space into a pharmacy as per plans. | $50,000 | [100628309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100628309/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 22 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: foundation, grade beams, underground utilities, and landscape. For new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking, ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction). | $21,000,000 | [101084232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084232/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4637-s-calumet-ave/) | 740 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: staircase, and 3rd south apartment hallways. | $2,000 | [B200513474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513474/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 700 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: piles (vertical penetration) only for new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking (39 automobile parking spaces), ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction | $21,000,000 | [101081360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081360/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4808 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-prairie-ave/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovations at existing 3-story + basement multi-unit (4du) brick building in order to redistribute full floor simplex units. New concrete parking pad. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Resolve city of chicago violations. Dated: 12/19/25(occupancy group R-2; type | $312,684 | [101077197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077197/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [4621 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4621-s-prairie-ave/) | 540 ft NE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building, rear patio with stair at 1st story, rear porch with stair at 2nd/3rd story, 2 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $607,067 | [101087655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087655/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 610 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101059996. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1 first floor. | Not listed | [B200508825](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508825/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 610 ft W | Other | For permit 101059996: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510887/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [4556 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4556-s-calumet-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for concrete exterior balcony (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Concrete work. | $10,000 | [B200510051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510051/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4755 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4755-s-michigan-ave/) | 810 ft SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction building with rear 2 story steel decks and steel egress stairs and a detached garage (3 parking spaces) per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $450,000 | [101082148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082148/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/) | 870 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $12,300 | [B200509396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509396/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4823 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-prairie-ave/) | 930 ft S | Addition | For permit 101076772: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508333/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [111 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/111-e-47th-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of three existing commercial spaces to estblish a limited non-hood and non-cooking restaurant as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $40,000 | [101070672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070672/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4800 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-s-michigan-ave/) | 940 ft SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC. Full building permit for new 3-story brick & block.3-unit building with basement. New rear metal porch & new 3-car concrete slab open parking (occupancy group R-5, type iii-b construction). Total area of work = 5,724 gsf. PIN# 20-10-107-012. Zone rm-5. Ward 3. | $858,600 | [101083121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083121/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [4552 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-indiana-ave/) | 890 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 444 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200477338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477338/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 770 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 5'-8' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of building. | $3,000 | [B200476304](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476304/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4751 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4751-s-michigan-ave/) | 780 ft SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction).**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $450,000 | [101082142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082142/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 770 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence need miner repair. | $1,500 | [B200476034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476034/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4645 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4645-s-michigan-ave/) | 640 ft W | Other | Change of owner for permit b200473249. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200473671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473671/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4641 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4641-s-michigan-ave/) | 650 ft W | Other | Change of owner for permit b200473330. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200473670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473670/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [4641 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4641-s-michigan-ave/) | 650 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $4,200 | [B200473330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473330/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [4645 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4645-s-michigan-ave/) | 640 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 4645 thru 4647 south michigan avenuee. | $4,200 | [B200473249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473249/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [126 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/126-e-47th-st/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: ground floor. | $1,000 | [B200473323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473323/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006028 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101006028. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088894/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [4549 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4549-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017851. | $5,000 | [B200512145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512145/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4600 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4600-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 28, MAX. Length 12. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair exterior walls. | $25,000 | [B200478690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478690/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [4840 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south side and north side of the building. | $14,585 | [B200474811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474811/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 11:13 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, all 3 permits at this address and 26 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/215-e-47th-st/