# Building permits at 249 E 37th St, Chicago, IL

10 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 10: Double faced, illuminated ground sign with 16 sq/ft emc. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 730 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | Sign | Double faced, illuminated ground sign with 16 sq/ft emc; n/e lot location; n/s facing text; ida B. Wells | $18,000 | [101083949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083949/) |
| Sep 3, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101061936. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200429440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429440/) |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing playgrounds, partial pavement, add ornamental gate at cps ida B. Wells preparatory es. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type i-b construction (to remain). | $630,000 | [101064651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064651/) |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Chicago public schools - no change in use. Interior alterations to existing pre-k classrooms located on first floor. No change to demising walls or common areas. Chicago public schools- existing building. No changes to exterior of building, occupancy group e-1 and construction type 1b. | $474,000 | [101061938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061938/) |
| Jun 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Cps- wells school bathroom remodeling | $320,000 | [100962186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100962186/) |
| Oct 16, 2013 | Elevator | Installation of (1) 3000# capacity, 2-stop, hydraulic, passenger elevator at a chicago public school (mayo) pursuant to plans submitted. Installation to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code. | $52,433 | [100513537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100513537/) |
| Sep 18, 2013 | Elevator | Installation of (1) vertical wheelchair lift at chicago public school (mayo elem.) pursuant to plans submitted. | $18,099 | [100509214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100509214/) |
| Jun 21, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Cps interior alterations and renovations | $1,504,300 | [100495008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100495008/) |
| Jul 23, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Replace boilers, associated pumps, unit ventilators and exhaust fans. Install new emergency generator, and replace associated panels and feeders | $2,000,000 | [100302178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100302178/) |
| May 8, 2008 | Electrical | Chicago public school (mayo elementary) install wirelwss access points throughout the school: 2400 & 4000 wiremold, cat-5e, 3/4" - 1-1/4" conduit | $3,000 | [B100224573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100224573/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 14, 2026 | [3646 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3646-s-giles-ave/) | 220 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back of home. | $3,000 | [B200510027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510027/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [3800 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-s-calumet-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Landing: 32 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $11,000 | [B200480323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480323/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [3627 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3627-s-indiana-ave/) | 730 ft NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, slab-on-grade, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, rear steel decks @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, 3-car private masonry garage, per plan | $440,000 | [101082563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082563/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [3659 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3659-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior tuckpointing. | $3,000 | [B200480443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480443/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [3747 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3747-s-giles-ave/) | 500 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north wall, south wall including 3 windowsills. | $16,625 | [B200473634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473634/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3617 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3617-s-giles-ave/) | 520 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1444 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and north of the building. | $20,000 | [B200472965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472965/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3834 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3834-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509035/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [3537 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3537-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $6,000 | [B200506673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506673/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3833 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-s-giles-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior alteration to an existing family home including replacemnt of rear open stairs as per plans | $90,000 | [101078207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078207/) |

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