# Building permits at 3229 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, May 23, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 23, 2025 | Other | For permit 101062624: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200426547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426547/) | | May 16, 2025 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101028459 for a new 2 story 3,184 SQ. FT. Single family residence with basement and roof deck (occupancy R-5, type iiia) | $20,000 | [101062624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062624/) | | Apr 23, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (1) one ewg private residential passenger elevator, 1000lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 4 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $44,048 | [101068250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068250/) | | Jun 11, 2024 | New building | Rs-3 - self-cert 2019 CBRC: new 2 story single family residence with basement and roof deck | $350,000 | [101028459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101028459/) | | Jul 29, 2008 | Demolition | Demolition of a 1 story brick commercial garage (3229-35 S. Shields) | $37,500 | [B100249983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100249983/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [3142 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3142-s-wells-st/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 600 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: backyard. | $15,000 | [B200508336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508336/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3250 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-wentworth-ave/) | 940 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 999'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior fence. | $170,000 | [B200478291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478291/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 29, 2026 | [3120 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | For permit b200479126: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511590/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3120 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3120-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing antenna on roof per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479126/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [442 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-31st-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: existing elevations. | $7,500 | [B200507745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507745/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [3115 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3115-s-wells-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC - proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/basement, front porch on all floors, rear 3 story stairs, 6' side wood fence, and 3 parking spaces with evse units, and associated masonry construction, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as per plans (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $300,000 | [101067714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067714/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [3239 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3239-s-normal-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 15 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: brick replacement on east wall. | $3,270 | [B200476755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476755/) | ## 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 Shields Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3231 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3231-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [3225 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025 - [3221 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3221-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 - [3041 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3041-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [3031 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3031-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [2915 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2915-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [4452 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4452-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [4455 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4455-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [4727 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4727-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [5357 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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