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

One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 14, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 15, MAX. Length 10. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: south, west and north exterior masonry walls. | $70,000 | [B200444538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444538/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

20 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 18, 2026 | [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/) | 130 ft SW | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [721 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-31st-st/) | 660 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3141 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-s-halsted-st/) | 690 ft W | Sign | Szechuan alleynew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: halsted st.reads: szechuan alley | $3,000 | [101044799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101044799/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/) | 410 ft NE | 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/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3159 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3159-s-lowe-ave/) | 330 ft E | Alteration or repair | 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/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [3322 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3322-s-lowe-ave/) | 980 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 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 670 ft 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 19, 2026 | [3319 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-s-lowe-ave/) | 970 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/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [3240 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-halsted-st/) | 840 ft SW | 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/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 670 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [3119 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-s-green-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 14, 2026 | [3214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-s-green-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101069069 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101069069 | Not listed | [101088472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088472/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical, plumbing, finishes and ductwork due to fire damage (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), level 1, | $232,500 | [B200476970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476970/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [3345 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall in two bedrooms only (no electrical work under this permit) locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first floor only | $3,500 | [B200480899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480899/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [3212 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3212-s-green-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $7,336 | [B200477204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477204/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | 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 2, 2026 | [821 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/821-w-33rd-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of rear 1 story enclosed porch, proposed rear 2 story addition w/basement, reconfiguration of rear wood deck to comply with the side setback, and relocation of pool for an existing 1 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $175,000 | [101073048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073048/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [3315 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3315-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC revision to permit #101072868 3315 S halsted st. (2) New bifold window openings at 1st floor per plans. Work to only include new windows. Zoned b1-2, mixed occupancy A-2 - restaurant general / R-3 - dwelling unit above ground floor. Iii-a 2 story building with existing basement and (2)  | $2,000 | [101081519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081519/) |

## More on this street

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

- [3126 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3126-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024
- [3114 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3114-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [3225 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 22, 2026
- [3233 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3233-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025
- [3250 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [3255 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3255-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025
- [3019 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3019-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 13, 2026
- [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026
- [3327 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3327-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025

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