# Building permits at 3031 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at three addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $400,000. Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 13: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 760 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 13, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 15700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: top floor roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019215. | $113,607 | [B200456043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456043/) | | Jul 9, 2007 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage access control equipment | $1,844 | [B100188128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100188128/) | ## 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), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2026 | [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/) | 120 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [3142 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3142-s-wells-st/) | 870 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: backyard. | $15,000 | [B200508336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508336/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [323 W 29th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/323-w-29th-st/) | 840 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/) | 840 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/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [442 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-31st-st/) | 830 ft W | 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/) | 760 ft 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 19, 2026 | [2951 S Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2951-s-canal-st/) | 890 ft NW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [3120 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | For permit b200479126: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511590/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3120 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing antenna on roof per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479126/) | ## 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: - [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [2915 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2915-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [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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