# Building permits at 3255 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 3402 S Lowe Ave: a new building permitted Jul 22, demolition Sep 2. Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3120 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 860 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $7,000 | [B200441990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441990/) | | Nov 13, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing wood frame porch on front of front bldg. Per arch. Plans to correct violations.` | $2,000 | [100211716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100211716/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | 710 ft NE | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 860 ft S | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence | $20,000 | [B101085284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085284/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/) | 640 ft SW | 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 28, 2026 | [3322 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3322-s-lowe-ave/) | 410 ft SE | 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 21, 2026 | [3345 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-s-emerald-ave/) | 650 ft SW | 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 19, 2026 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 440 ft SE | 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 22, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 860 ft S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: erect new 2 story, 2du building w/basement, exterior rear 2 story stair and exterior front entrance stair and 2 rear exterior parking spaces as per plans (occupancy type R-5, type IIIA construction) | $505,000 | [101082118](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082118/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [3240 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3240-s-halsted-st/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/) | 520 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/) | 420 ft 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/) | 960 ft W | 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 9, 2026 | [3151 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3151-s-halsted-st/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3315 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3315-s-halsted-st/) | 720 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [721 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-31st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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 | [3141 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3141-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Sign | Szechuan alleynew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationfacing: halsted st.reads: szechuan alley | $3,000 | [101044799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101044799/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [3401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 28 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: exterior northside of building. | $1,500 | [B200509759](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509759/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [3214 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3214-s-green-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [3212 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3212-s-green-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 701 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: FT wall, porch and stoop. | $25,000 | [B200480375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480375/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [3342 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3342-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC construct a second story type VA frame addition and interior alterations to the single family residence with a basement and a new rear open porch, as per architectural plans. R5 occupancy classification. Conditional permit subject to field inspections | $335,000 | [101078679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078679/) | ## 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3250 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [3233 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3233-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [3225 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 22, 2026 - [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 - [3327 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3327-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [3332 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3332-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [3159 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3159-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [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 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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