# Building permits at 2937 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at three addresses within 800 ft since May 1, the largest $500,000. Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 11, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app# 101052894 to add third unit to. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (18 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 640 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app# 101052894 to add third unit to basement at an existing three story two unit brick building with basement (conitional permit subject to field inspections) | $50,000 | [101062390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062390/) | | Jul 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation at a three-story brick multi-unit with basement | $30,000 | [101052894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101052894/) | | May 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, building. New tile in bathrooms, new kitchen cabinets, new drywall, rehabing floors, new paint all around, replace doors, replace windows patch and repair/repla | $30,000 | [B200017306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200017306/) | | Jun 17, 2020 | Electrical | Work in 2nd floor unit only: cabinets. Ceramic tile including floor. Replace drywall. Floor tile. Vanities - (electrical on separate permit) all work same as existing | $17,800 | [100878387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100878387/) | | Jun 23, 2017 | Fence, wall or deck | Remove and replace a 2 story rear porch with a doh prototype | $5,000 | [100711994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100711994/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [2942 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-w-jackson-blvd/) | 120 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: level 2 alteration to a current rt-4 two-story single-family residence, including the addition of a dormer and window in the second-floor bathroom area. (Proposed occupancy: residential group rt-4; type VB construction) | $20,000 | [101084695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084695/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [209 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/209-s-whipple-st/) | 640 ft W | New building | Self-cert: revision to permit 101063824 to relocate the water meter to the interior of the building per comments from dwm, updates to electrical service mandated by comed, and changes to the roof assembly. No change to residential units. (Occupancy R-2; VB construction) | $3,000 | [101087721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087721/) | | Oct 13, 2026 | [129 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/129-s-whipple-st/) | 800 ft NW | New building | Self-cert: revision to permit 101063828 to relocate the water meter to the interior of the building per comments from dwm, updates to electrical service mandated by comed, and changes to the roof assembly. No change to residential units. (Occupancy R-2; VB construction) | $3,000 | [101087720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087720/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [2850 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-w-adams-st/) | 640 ft NE | Other | For permit 101083527: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511084/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [3001 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3001-w-jackson-blvd/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 150. Lighting outlets: 75. Specific location: lobby, units, hallways, electrical & laundry room. | $50,000 | [B200508533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508533/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [3001 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3001-w-jackson-blvd/) | 310 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: through out hotel. | $100 | [B200479724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479724/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [141 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/141-s-whipple-st/) | 740 ft NW | Other | For permit 101062814: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480893/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [144 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/144-s-francisco-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of (2) existing dwelling units in existing 2-story masonry residential building. Replacement of existing rear wood frame porch with new rear wood frame porch. Correction of existing building code violations and associated repairs to bring building into compliance. | $50,000 | [101074296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074296/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3001 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3001-w-jackson-blvd/) | 310 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 550 SQ. FT. Location: south and west elevation. | $7,500 | [B200507446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507446/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [207 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/207-s-whipple-st/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 1000 SQ. FT. Location: north elevation, parapet wall and 1st floor. | $2,000 | [B200507152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507152/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [141 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/141-s-whipple-st/) | 740 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no.101062814 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no.101062814. Update contractor information on separate permit | Not listed | [101086700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086700/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [2850 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2850-w-adams-st/) | 640 ft NE | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect 3 story frame 3 du building (type 5-a, occupancy r-5), rear metal porch,6' feet high wood fence as per plan. | $500,000 | [101083527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083527/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [212 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/212-s-francisco-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Elevator | Replacement of hydraulic jack assembly on one(1) 2100lb capacity, 4-floor, passenger elevator(front), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev013739) | Not listed | [101084866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084866/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [3024 W Fifth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3024-w-fifth-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 205'-0' ' (length). Location: north property line, alley side. | $9,180 | [B200507962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507962/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2816 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2816-w-wilcox-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | CBRC 2019 Spr: convert property from 2du to 3 du by right (legalize existing basement unit), interior alterations including MEP work as per plans for existing 2 story brick & stone building. | $620,000 | [101082677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082677/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3024 W Fifth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3024-w-fifth-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: park/recreation. Project area: 0.32 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200465900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465900/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [320 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/320-s-california-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Sign | Cozy puff, inc.new illuminated id wall signlocation: east elevationfacing: california avereads: cozy puff | $3,500 | [101078950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078950/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [2817 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2817-w-wilcox-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Other | For permit 101076001: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473423/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [207 S Troy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/207-s-troy-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of existing townhome 2-story brick building | $10,000 | [101080642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080642/) | ## 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 W Jackson Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [2942 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [2944 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2944-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [2954 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2954-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [2956 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2956-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [3001 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3001-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [3004 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3004-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Feb 26, 2026 - [2822 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2822-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Apr 15, 2019 - [3052 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3052-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Dec 23, 2024 - [2821 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2821-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [2811 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2811-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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