# Building permits at 3159 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage masonry repairs. | $18,000 | [B200511112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511112/) |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Roofing | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuckpoint exterior wall & replace garage roof.. | $8,500 | [B200398885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398885/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 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 15, 2026 | [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior facade. | $26,870 | [B200511852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511852/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front of building at bay window area. | $2,000 | [B200514114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514114/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3322 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3322-s-lowe-ave/) | 950 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $30,809 | [B200509452](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509452/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3319 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-s-lowe-ave/) | 910 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019-cbrc: demolition of an existing rear enclosed porch and erections of a new open metal porch at the rear elevation of an existing residential building. No change to use, occupancy, or building footprint (occupancy group R-5; type VB construction). | $25,000 | [101085839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085839/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only (1st and 2nd floor ) | $15,000 | [B200473224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473224/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3119 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-s-green-st/) | 0.25 mi W | 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 23, 2026 | [3141 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Sign | Szechuan alleynew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: halsted st.reads: szechuan alley | $3,000 | [101044799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101044799/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit b200460353: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507910/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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 23, 2026 | [3239 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3239-s-normal-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, location: front exterior door. | $1,500 | [B200479737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479737/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3240 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1875 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017893. | $85,000 | [B200476754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476754/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: porch beam and replacement of some bricks. | $15,200 | [B200474695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474695/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [3342 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3342-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC construct a second story type VA frame addition and interior alterations to the single family residence with a basement and a new rear open porch, as per architectural plans. R5 occupancy classification. Conditional permit subject to field inspections | $335,000 | [101078679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078679/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to convert two bedrooms to one master bedroom and add master bath, work includes associated plumbing and electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), master bedroom master beth in 2nd floor. | $40,000 | [B200460353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460353/) |

## More on this street

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

- [3153 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3153-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [3116 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3116-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [3218 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3218-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [3246 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3246-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024
- [3319 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [3322 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3322-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [3361 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3361-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [2908 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2908-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2025

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