# Building permits at 2609 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.5M alteration or repair at 2484 S Archer Ave, permitted May 29.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 26, 2025: Remove and replace existing rear enclosed porch and exterior stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear enclosed porch and exterior stairs as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $25,000 | [101076813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076813/) |
| Nov 21, 2006 | Fence, wall or deck | Repaire rear porch per plans "this permit does not verify dwelling units" | $4,000 | [100142444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100142444/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

13 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 30, 2026 | [635 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-26th-st/) | 80 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $46,000 | [101089105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089105/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2708 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-wallace-st/) | 430 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs to wall between the 2-dwelling units on 1st floor with mechanical and plumbing updates in 3-dwelling units, and rear porch replacement with new 2-story metal porch and stairs (new size and location) to existing 2-story 3-dwelling units building with basement (occupanc | $44,700 | [101082545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082545/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2802 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2802-s-wallace-st/) | 650 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear porch and stairs with new wood deck with stairs to an existing one story masonry (iiia) single family residence zoning rs3 | $20,000 | [101083892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083892/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 55 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 70. Lighting outlets: 70. Specific location: all 3 interior residential units. | $5,000 | [B200472557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472557/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft S | Other | For permit 101044158: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473347/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101044158 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 101044158. Separate admin change to update contractors | Not listed | [101084290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084290/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [517 W 28th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/517-w-28th-st/) | 810 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.4 kw. Array output: 6.715 kw. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $25,393 | [B200470392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470392/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: interior dwelling unit. | $5,000 | [B200472369](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472369/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [530 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/530-w-26th-st/) | 410 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200462172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462172/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [2825 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2825-s-halsted-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Elevator | Replace hydraulic valve on passenger elevator #2, 2500lbs capacity @ 125fpm, 6 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100052719). | $6,850 | [101086288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086288/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [610 W 24th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-24th-pl/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor electric only. | $1,500 | [B200477365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477365/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2849 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south exterior brick wall. Front facade. | $5,000 | [B200473426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473426/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2484 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2484-s-archer-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101052068 to include adjusting the depth of an existing electrical service to meet current code requirements and relocating a heater as per plans. (Occupancy B, type IIB construction) | $1,500,000 | [101081246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081246/) |

## 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 S Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2708 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026
- [2804 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2804-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [2818 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2818-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [2859 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025
- [2908 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2908-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025
- [3116 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3116-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [3153 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3153-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [3159 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3159-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026

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