# Building permits at 3231 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 16, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 16, 2025 | Plumbing | For permit 100958655: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200426983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426983/) | | Jan 2, 2025 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100958655, must begin work and or request inspections no later than march 2025 | Not listed | [101063786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063786/) | | Sep 12, 2022 | New building | Rs-3 - self-cert 2019 CBRC: new 2 story single family residence with basement and roof deck | $350,000 | [100958655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958655/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [3142 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3142-s-wells-st/) | 800 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 23, 2026 | [3239 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3239-s-normal-ave/) | 1,000 ft 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/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3250 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-wentworth-ave/) | 930 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 0.25 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 | Electrical | 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 | Roofing | 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 | [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/) | | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 17:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3231-s-shields-ave/