# Building permits at 227 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $550,000. Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 6, 2024: 2019 CBRC: Interior alterations to existing 1-story 3,238 sf commercial space for a cultural exhibits center. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 820 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Interior alterations to existing 1-story 3,238 sf commercial space for a cultural exhibits center as per plans. To also include 1-story 88 sf foyer addition and associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing scope. (Existing/proposed construction type: IIIA; existing occupancy: m; propose | $150,000 | [101040580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101040580/) | | Jun 30, 2022 | Roofing | Complete tear off the existing flat roof section, install new gutter & downspout. All work same as existing, | $18,460 | [100978305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100978305/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/) | 180 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: frame work only - initial buildout of 4,570 sqft unfinished tenant space as a part of a building code violation correction (hansen case id: 700933), ground floor in an existing 1 story building with basement, basement storage and staff only(zoning class b1-2, existing tavern use | $90,000 | [101077256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077256/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5517 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-michigan-ave/) | 730 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit#101041165 inspection must be scheduled by may 2027 | Not listed | [101089243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089243/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5610 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-prairie-ave/) | 640 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement sump pumps. | $700 | [B200508591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508591/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [356 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/356-e-56th-st/) | 900 ft SE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086230/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [352 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/352-e-56th-st/) | 870 ft SE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086229/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [350 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/350-e-56th-st/) | 850 ft SE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086228/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [346 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-e-56th-st/) | 820 ft SE | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086227/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [5620 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5620-s-prairie-ave/) | 740 ft S | Other | For permit 101078714: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480977/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,000 | [B200477351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477351/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5520 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5520-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 990 ft E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for type 1 construction & landscaped park including: architectural concrete memorial. Exterior spaces to entrance (with cantilevered seating), memorial, excavated amphitheater, 5% sloped paths, in-active storage (shipping container), landscaping, paving, sign | $3,056,910 | [101080704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080704/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC - spr 2019 CBC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app # 100945446 for basement alterations, new bedroom on 1st floor and kitchen renovation on 2nd floor to an existing 2 story, 2 du, brick building with basement (occ. R-5; Type iii-b const.) | $50,000 | [101086640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086640/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tower. | $79,000 | [B200510280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510280/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 480 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 25. Install date: 8/29/2026; removal date: 8/30/2026. | Not listed | [B200507696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507696/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5431 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5431-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior rooms. | $1,500 | [B200508325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508325/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [5652 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5652-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 362 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200481288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481288/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 story northeast car wash addition, 1 story retail addition, new roof, wood fence, and interior/exterior alterations for an existing 1 story gas station and car wash to address violations, per plans. | $175,000 | [101081215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081215/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101082947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082947/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $550,000 | [101082946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082946/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 100945446: replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474832/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5419 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: right back side of building. | $1,000 | [B200472348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472348/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5348 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | For permit b200005646: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472998/) | | May 29, 2026 | [5707 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5707-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new three story 3 du with rear stairs, and three car parking pad ( construction type 3a, occupancy r-5) per arch plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101079827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079827/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5341 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5341-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remodel 6 existing du: 9000 sf. Convert basements into 2 du: 3000 sf. Proposed open wood porch: 250 sftotal work area: 12, 250 sfmechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans.(occupancy group: rm-5; construction type iii-a) certified plan corrections | $700,000 | [101077925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077925/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Garfield Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [215 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/215-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [70 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025 - [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026 - [40 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [7 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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