# Building permits at 25 W 47th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $858,600 new building at 4800 S Michigan Ave, permitted Jul 29. 12 permits on record here. The newest, Apr 11, 2025: Self cert project - cps school - no change in use - renovation of existing interior restrooms and library for. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.25 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert project - cps school - no change in use - renovation of existing interior restrooms and library for interior finishes and accessibility. | $413,000 | [101063694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063694/) | | Aug 4, 2022 | Elevator | Decommission one (1) 3000lb.cap, 5-floor elevator. Pursuant to the scope of work. EV008057 | $200 | [100983213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100983213/) | | May 3, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Cps school (beethoven elementary). No change in use. Interior alteration/renovation of (3) existing classrooms for pre-k use, including millwork, plumbing, electrical and finishes. | $369,500 | [100964136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100964136/) | | Mar 31, 2022 | Electrical | Electrical only permit replacement of 1600a switchboard damaged by flood. | $25,000 | [B100962871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100962871/) | | Feb 23, 2022 | Elevator | Elevator modernization of 1-3000# capacity, hydraulic, 5-stop, passenger elevator. Subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. Scope of work required on site with the permit for inspection (ev008057). | $86,000 | [100959894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100959894/) | | Mar 21, 2019 | Elevator | 2017 Fire service upgrade mandate on one (10 4-stop hydraulic passenger elevator in beethoven school. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV008057 | $21,800 | [100810395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100810395/) | | Dec 17, 2018 | Solar | Green permit erect two new 30 foot tall renewable energy independent smart poles with wind turbine ( "dia) and photovoltaic panel attached as per plans. No electrical - battery powered stand alone installation | $16,000 | [100791847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100791847/) | | Jun 21, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Cps interior alterations and renovations | $1,798,045 | [100495005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100495005/) | | Jun 8, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remove existing paly ground equipment and play surface. Install new play ground equipment and new play surface. | $250,000 | [100442743](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100442743/) | | Apr 8, 2011 | Electrical | Install cat 6 low voltage data cables and terminate in existing conduit | $10,000 | [B100388931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100388931/) | | May 20, 2010 | Elevator | Install one 3500lb.cap, 100fpm, 5-stop 3-stage hydraulic passenger elevator at ludwig van beethoven school. Pursuant to plans submitted. | $8,500 | [100345019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100345019/) | | Apr 1, 2010 | Alteration or repair | ADA Improvements: new elevator and wash room renovations; window wall replacement; exterior facade repair; and landscape additions to meet landscape ordinance. | $2,651,130 | [100337021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100337021/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 13, 2026 | [4547 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4547-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: legalize existing 6ft fence at front & rear of bld. | $30,000 | [B200510778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510778/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4550 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4550-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Elevator | Replacement of hydraulic valve on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 3-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#96649) | $17,725 | [101087421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087421/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4800 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4751 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4751-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | 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 8, 2026 | [4645 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4645-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | 0.23 mi E | 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on W 47th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [37 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/37-w-47th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [147 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/147-w-47th-st/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025 - [613 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/613-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 - [654 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/654-w-47th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [1347 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1347-w-47th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [1406 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1406-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jan 28, 2026 - [1414 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-w-47th-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [1418 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1418-w-47th-st/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025 - [1424 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1424-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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