# Building permits at 2908 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, May 6, 2025: Repair or in-kind replacement of 13 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 13 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $19,792 | [B200424455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424455/) | | Feb 29, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing 2 du as per plans | $27,000 | [100223454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100223454/) | | Dec 3, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing 2 story wood rear porch per plans | $15,936 | [100214129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100214129/) | ## 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [714 W 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-w-30th-st/) | 690 ft SW | 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 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 690 ft 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 inspec | $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/) | 810 ft NE | 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 | [2939 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2939-s-parnell-ave/) | 810 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade. | $9,000 | [B200474623](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474623/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 630 ft W | 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/) | 460 ft N | 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/) | 970 ft NE | 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/) | 460 ft N | 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | [2708 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-wallace-st/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 22, 2026 | [2825 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2825-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | ## 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: - [2859 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2025 - [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026 - [2818 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2818-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [2804 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2804-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025 - [2708 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [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 - [2609 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2609-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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