# Building permits at 2915 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at three addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $400,000. Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 21, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 120 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2025 | Other | For permit 101066670: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200438609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438609/) | | May 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Existing 1.5 story single family residence. (1) New second story frame addition to include associated m.e.ps per plans.(2) new rear porch as per plans.(3) interior renovation to existing building at basement and first floor to include associated meps as per approved plans. | $25,000 | [101066670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066670/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [323 W 29th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/323-w-29th-st/) | 130 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - proposed 2 story SFR w/basement, rear deck, rear patio, rear basement stairs, and 2 car garage w/roof deck, per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101079498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079498/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [325 W 29th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/325-w-29th-st/) | 120 ft N | New building | Proposed 2 story SFR w/basement, rear deck, rear basement stairs, rear patio, and 2 car garage w/roof deck, per plans. | $400,000 | [101079499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079499/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [2920 S Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2920-s-canal-st/) | 770 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: replace existing vinyl siding with james hardie plank lap siding. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work | $6,880 | [B200512853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512853/) | | Jul 19, 2026 | [2951 S Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2951-s-canal-st/) | 680 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-8' '. | $29,000 | [B200472092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472092/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 15 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: brick replacement on east wall. | $3,270 | [B200476755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476755/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2026 | [442 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-31st-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: existing elevations. | $7,500 | [B200507745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507745/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [3115 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3115-s-wells-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC - proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/basement, front porch on all floors, rear 3 story stairs, 6' side wood fence, and 3 parking spaces with evse units, and associated masonry construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as per plans (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $300,000 | [101067714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067714/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [2814 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2814-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: billboard. | $200,000 | [B200478403](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478403/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [2734 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2734-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 17000 SQ. Ft.roof covering: other - thermoplastic polyolefin.location: existing roof.il roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $50,000 | [B200477722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477722/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2734 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2734-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 17000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: existing roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $85,000 | [B200472464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472464/) | ## 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 Shields Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3031 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3031-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [3221 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3221-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [3225 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025 - [3229 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3229-s-shields-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2025 - [3231 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3231-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [4452 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4452-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [4455 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4455-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [4727 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4727-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [5357 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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