# Building permits at 2820 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 9, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8700 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 9, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $22,100 | [B200433165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433165/) | | May 23, 2011 | Alteration or repair | 3 Story residential apartment building needs interior renovations. Removal of some partition walls, new interior layout, upgrade some components of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. | $60,000 | [100361100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100361100/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | [2825 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2825-s-halsted-st/) | 260 ft W | 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/) | 750 ft E | 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/) | 750 ft E | Addition | 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/) | 300 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/) | 750 ft E | 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/) | 750 ft E | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [635 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-26th-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [714 W 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-w-30th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 2000 SQ. FT. Location: east side facade. | $30,000 | [B200510340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510340/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [2708 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-wallace-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 2 dwelling unit 2 story brick building with basement. - Interior remodel of existing 1st floor dwelling unit and new open wood porch to replace existing porch same size at same location. Remove basement dwelling unit as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspe | $55,000 | [101079286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079286/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2802 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2802-s-wallace-st/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [517 W 28th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/517-w-28th-st/) | 0.25 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 15:07 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk. Map, both permits at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2820-s-emerald-ave/