# Building permits at 2703 S Emerald 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. Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.68 kw. Array output: 8.58 kw. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $16,302 | [B200399122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399122/) | | Sep 26, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $2,000 | [B200399116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399116/) | | Oct 11, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Erect a 20'x22'x15' detached masonary garage. Alley drive | $8,500 | [100513020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100513020/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [635 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-26th-st/) | 720 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [2708 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-wallace-st/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 960 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [2825 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2825-s-halsted-st/) | 630 ft 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/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft SE | 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/) | 870 ft SE | 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 4, 2026 | [2849 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-s-emerald-ave/) | 780 ft S | 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/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft SE | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: interior dwelling unit. | $5,000 | [B200472369](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472369/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [2509 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2509-s-green-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passeneger elevator, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 4 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | Not listed | [101089129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089129/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [2521 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2521-s-archer-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: alteration the existing tattoo shop into an hand & foot spa. Architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciple are involved. (Occupancy B, R-5; type IIIA construction) | $60,000 | [101082076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082076/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [517 W 28th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/517-w-28th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | 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 29, 2026 | [2484 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2484-s-archer-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [530 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/530-w-26th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [2820 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2820-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025 - [2849 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026 - [2856 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2856-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [2937 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2937-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 - [3037 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [3120 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2025 - [3230 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3230-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 19, 2025 - [3232 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3232-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 - [3259 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3259-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 - [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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