# Building permits at 3040 S Gratten Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jun 18, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage - EV only. | $3,520 | [B200430506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200430506/) |
| May 29, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: garage - EV only. | $3,520 | [B200427321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427321/) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 4.6 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #13-0674. | $64,247 | [B200411067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411067/) |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 8.74 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #13-0674. | $64,247 | [B200411065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411065/) |
| Oct 24, 2018 | New building | Erect new, 4a, 2 story single family home with basement and detached 2 car, frame, garage as per plans | $200,000 | [100701302](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100701302/) |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [3034 S Gratten Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3034-s-gratten-ave/) | 55 ft NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift, 750lbs capacity @ 8fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,640 | [101089141](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089141/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3028 S Haynes Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3028-s-haynes-ct/) | 590 ft SW | Other | Scope: install new steel beam with 3 new beams and concrete pads and perimter wood beam per architect's drawing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $40,160 | [B200509914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509914/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 810 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 floor furnace(heil. Model# n96msn1202422a1, unit located in a basement) 1 split system(heil. Model# r4a4s48akana, unit located backyard). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common  | $10,000 | [B200507161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507161/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 810 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 130 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: most rear building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019292. | $1,000 | [B200507471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507471/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: door an window replacement. | $5,795 | [B200506823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506823/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [3111 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3111-s-aberdeen-st/) | 620 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $89,220 | [B200465816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465816/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3051 S Lyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3051-s-lyman-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit E: basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor. | $40,000 | [B200469778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469778/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1001 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-w-31st-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert plans, 2019 ibrc interior alterationsto ground floor retail space in an existing 2story brick building, upgrades to existinginterior to coffee shop, architectural,plumbing, electrical and HVAC per plans | $22,000 | [101082531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082531/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [2947 S Farrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2947-s-farrell-st/) | 660 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 19'-0' ' x19'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $1,500 | [B200475111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475111/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [3001 S Farrell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3001-s-farrell-st/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 5. Location: front wall, soutside wall & windows lintels. | $11,900 | [B200476026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476026/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3125 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-may-st/) | 740 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 123'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $6,176 | [B200474261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474261/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [3125 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-racine-ave/) | 850 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: alteration to existing detached masonry 3-car one story garage accessory to two flat residence (occupancy group r5; type IIIB construction) | $80,000 | [101081997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081997/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint east elev of garage interior. | $7,400 | [B200470213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470213/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [2966 S Throop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2966-s-throop-st/) | 910 ft E | Other | For permit 101075692: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469078/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [936 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-w-31st-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 2-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $98,300 | [101089177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089177/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [2910 S Quinn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2910-s-quinn-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2875 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof and gutters. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018992. | $28,000 | [B200511235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511235/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [3212 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3212-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Exploratory scope only: removal of defective exterior masonry wall section to assess structural integrity - no other work included other than for exploratory purposes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work | $10,000 | [B200471807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471807/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3203 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3203-s-may-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 260 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and elevations. | $12,000 | [B200471266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471266/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2914 S Quinn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2914-s-quinn-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - brick repair & tuckpointing at existing 2-sty. Multi-unit residential building (type 3a construction, r5 occupancy) | $5,000 | [101081858](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081858/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on S Gratten Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3034 S Gratten Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3034-s-gratten-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2026

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