# Building permits at 3200 S May St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 29, 2025: Masonry repairs, removal and replacement in-place of3 story rear stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: masonry repairs, removal and replacement in-place of3 story rear stairs per plans and details. (Type IIIB construction). No change in single-use occupancy type. Pin# 17-32-zone rs-3. Ward 11. | $28,000 | [101071551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071551/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 19, 2026 | [3203 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3203-s-may-st/) | 85 ft E | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [1242 W 31st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-31st-pl/) | 850 ft NW | Demolition | Demolition of a 1-story mixed occupancy building. 1 Residential units. 0 Non-residential units. Includes demolition of residential private garage. Location on lot: front. (Complex demolition.) | $20,000 | [B200507965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507965/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [1217 W 33rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-33rd-st/) | 870 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $13,000 | [B200514673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514673/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [3028 S Haynes Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3028-s-haynes-ct/) | 970 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3156 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3156-s-morgan-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Sign | Illuminated, flat wall sign, 38 sq/ft; east most north elevation; mb | $4,000 | [101086690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086690/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3156 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3156-s-morgan-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Sign | Illuminated, digital cabinet on projecting blade, wall sign, 2 sq/ft; east most north elevation; n/s facing text; | $1,000 | [101086689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086689/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3156 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3156-s-morgan-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Sign | Illuminated, projecting blade, wall sign, 9 sq/ft; east most north elevation; n/s facing text; | $3,500 | [101086687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086687/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3156 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3156-s-morgan-st/) | 1,000 ft E | Sign | Illuminated, projecting blade, wall sign, 30 sq/ft; east most south elevation; n/s facing text; 8 sq/ft emc cabinet; mb | $4,000 | [101086684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086684/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1217 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-w-31st-st/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) | 680 ft NE | 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 16, 2026 | [3236 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3236-s-aberdeen-st/) | 550 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101079313 to change new basement structure from wood to steel and for new basement dig down for the interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry and type VA frame, 30' ht, 2-unit residence with basement including new (59) SQ. FT. Rear 3-story wood | $415,000 | [101083817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083817/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [3301 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-s-may-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC w/ 2022 suppements: remodel existing 2-flat. Build addition to existing 2-flat. Install new structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems throughout building per plans. (Occupancy R-5; construction typ va) certified plan corrections. | $500,000 | [101083669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083669/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3125 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-may-st/) | 390 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [3212 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3212-s-aberdeen-st/) | 360 ft SE | 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/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3240 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-carpenter-st/) | 870 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 49'-0' ' (length). Location: outdoors. | $5,000 | [B200473111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473111/) | | May 26, 2026 | [3125 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-racine-ave/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 800 ft NW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [3034 S Gratten Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3034-s-gratten-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [3247 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3247-s-morgan-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 101047828: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479899/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1001 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-w-32nd-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Sign | Panel change in existing, illuminated, ground sign. N/e lot location; n/w s/e facing text; 26 sq/ft; mb | $1,000 | [101086565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086565/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [3247 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3247-s-morgan-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 101047828: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480878/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3302 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3302-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: new addition to the existing 3 story masonry building with retail on 1st fl and residential on 2nd & 3rd fl. All MEP in the existing building to remain. New addition to the building includes commercial kitchen and 2 car garage. All new electrical, heating, and plumbing to the new addi | $120,000 | [101076137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076137/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1301 W 32nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1301-w-32nd-pl/) | 0.20 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 15.3 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $34,070 | [B200480544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480544/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [3051 S Lyman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3051-s-lyman-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 30, 2026 | [1326 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1326-w-32nd-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $35,000 | [B200476819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476819/) | | May 13, 2026 | [3329 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3329-s-racine-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 7. Parapet rebuilding: 100 SQ. FT. Location: exterior building. | $20,000 | [B200470226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470226/) | | May 8, 2026 | [3340 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3340-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation/grade to 2nd floor. | $3,500 | [B200467960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467960/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3201 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3201-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [3203 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3203-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [3125 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3125-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [3301 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3301-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [3324 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3324-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024 - [3352 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3352-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [3353 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3353-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2024 - [3355 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3355-s-may-st/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [2130 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2130-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2026 - [1936 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1936-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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