# Building permits at 3218 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at two addresses within 900 ft since May 1, the largest $400,000. Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 6, 2025: Install a set of illuminated channel letter sign on south side building elevation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 100 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 6, 2025 | Sign | Install a set of illuminated channel letter sign on south side building elevation. (J&j conuter tops) | $3,200 | [101064402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064402/) | | Sep 29, 2021 | Other | Revision to permit number 100771670 to change contractor to thomas wilson electric. | Not listed | [B100942112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100942112/) | | May 19, 2021 | Elevator | Installation of one (1) 4-stop, 2100lb.cap, 2-stage holeless hydraulic passenger elevator 4 front openings. Pursuant to the plans submitted. | $85,000 | [100923183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100923183/) | | Dec 31, 2019 | New building | Self-cert: erect new 4 story, 24 du apartment building w/ground floor retail space and parking garage as per plans (prototype plan 3176 S. Archer ave. Permit #100740218) | $1,600,000 | [100771670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100771670/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [3228 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3228-s-archer-ave/) | 100 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101060580. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: ground floor. | Not listed | [B200477378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477378/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [3228 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3228-s-archer-ave/) | 100 ft SW | New building | Spr 2019: revision to permit #101060580 to revise HVAC rtu units and electrical service for energy management as per plans (occupancy group i-4, type ii-a construction) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $15,000 | [101083113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083113/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [3217 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3217-s-archer-ave/) | 90 ft SE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building and a detached frame garage | $20,000 | [B101081229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081229/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [3307 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3307-s-archer-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace northwest front facade wall to existing 2-story mixed-use building as per plans. (Occupancy group m;r-2 \| type 2b construction) | $104,637 | [101084757](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084757/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [3148 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3148-s-ashland-ave/) | 980 ft E | Sign | Installing a 47 sq/ft illuminated wall sign on east elevation; total staffing | $4,000 | [101087899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087899/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1716 W 33rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1716-w-33rd-pl/) | 860 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new two story single family home with basement and detached 2 car garage as per per plans (construction type 3a, occupancy type r-5) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $400,000 | [101084462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084462/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 26, 2026 | [3145 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3145-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | For permit 101065629: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474908/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3145 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3145-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | For permit 101065629: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474973](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474973/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [3400 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3400-s-hermitage-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015899. | $20,000 | [B200475314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475314/) | ## 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 Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3217 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3217-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [3228 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3228-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [3236 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3236-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [3188 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3188-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [3250 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [3181 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3181-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [3265 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3265-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 - [3164 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3164-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 29, 2025 - [3307 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3307-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [3117 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3117-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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