# Building permits at 2937 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 24: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 24, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 52'-0' ' (length). Location: north side of the property towards the rear. | $3,668 | [B200467722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467722/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 10, 2026 | [714 W 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-w-30th-st/) | 250 ft SE | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [721 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-31st-st/) | 970 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $33,000 | [B200514297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514297/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 480 ft SE | 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 22, 2026 | [2825 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2825-s-halsted-st/) | 850 ft 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/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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/) | 540 ft N | 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/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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/) | 1,000 ft NE | 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [3119 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-s-green-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rear property of exterior building. | $10,000 | [B200511125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511125/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [842 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/842-w-31st-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: existing dental office alterations, area of work: 1,192 sqft on ground floor in mixed use building per plans | $80,000 | [101082703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082703/) | ## 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: - [2856 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2856-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [2849 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2026 - [3037 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3037-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [2820 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2820-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025 - [3120 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2025 - [2703 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2703-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [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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