# Building permits at 339 E 47th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $21M new building at 4717 S Calumet Ave, permitted Sep 29. Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 10, 2024: Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. Three are new buildings, the nearest 160 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 10, 2024 | Sign | Installing a new channel letter sign using existing wires for connection. | $4,500 | [101061063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061063/) | | Apr 26, 2023 | Sign | Individual led illuminated channel letters | $2,500 | [100792410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100792410/) | | May 31, 2016 | Electrical | Re- wire em lighting to existing lighting system for emergency | $300 | [B100652571](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100652571/) | | Apr 13, 2016 | Plumbing | Repairs to plumbing to correct violations. All work subject to field inspection | $3,500 | [100644746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100644746/) | | Mar 6, 2015 | Electrical | Install 100 panel, replace all existing bx to switches, remove loose wires in ceiling, install 5 exits signs, install 3 em lighting, remove fan and existing light not wire correctly, and clean up low volitage wires. | $1,000 | [B100584377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100584377/) | | Feb 22, 2007 | Sign | Fabricate & install illuminated channel letter sign | $2,700 | [100153789](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100153789/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 160 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: foundation, grade beams, underground utilities, and landscape. For new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking, ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction). | $21,000,000 | [101084232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084232/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 160 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: piles (vertical penetration) only for new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking (39 automobile parking spaces), ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction | $21,000,000 | [101081360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081360/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 110 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 5'-8' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of building. | $3,000 | [B200476304](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476304/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 110 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence need miner repair. | $1,500 | [B200476034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476034/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4637-s-calumet-ave/) | 300 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: staircase, and 3rd south apartment hallways. | $2,000 | [B200513474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513474/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4808 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-prairie-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovations at existing 3-story + basement multi-unit (4du) brick building in order to redistribute full floor simplex units. New concrete parking pad. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Resolve city of chicago violations. Dated: 12/19/25(occupancy group R-2; type | $312,684 | [101077197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077197/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 530 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006028 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101006028. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088894/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [4621 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4621-s-prairie-ave/) | 590 ft NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building, rear patio with stair at 1st story, rear porch with stair at 2nd/3rd story, 2 exterior parking spaces on concrete pad as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $607,067 | [101087655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087655/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [446 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-47th-st/) | 1,000 ft E | New building | Revision to permit #101067249 sc 2019 CBC installing a new metal permanent pergola with a cocrete stage below in the existing garden space adjact the art gallery. (Type 3a constructions) | $25,000 | [101087755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087755/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [4556 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4556-s-calumet-ave/) | 760 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for concrete exterior balcony (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Concrete work. | $10,000 | [B200510051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510051/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $12,300 | [B200509396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509396/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4823 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-prairie-ave/) | 960 ft S | Addition | For permit 101076772: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508333/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4826 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 / 2022 CBRC: a new building permit application for the replacement of an existing rear 3-story steel exit porch system that is attached to an existing 3-story, 3-unit apartment building with one of the same size and in the same location as per the attached permit drawings - the trades | $60,000 | [101080544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080544/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4600 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4600-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 780 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 28, MAX. Length 12. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair exterior walls. | $25,000 | [B200478690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478690/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [126 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/126-e-47th-st/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: ground floor. | $1,000 | [B200473323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473323/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [4510 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation. | $35,000 | [B200511467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511467/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101059996. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1 first floor. | Not listed | [B200508825](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508825/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [4653 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4653-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | For permit 101059996: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510887/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4614 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4614-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 240 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007722. | $27,000 | [B200507963](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507963/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [4530 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4530-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200507062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507062/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [111 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/111-e-47th-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior renovation of three existing commercial spaces to estblish a limited non-hood and non-cooking restaurant as per plans**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $40,000 | [101070672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070672/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [4552 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 444 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200477338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477338/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4645 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4645-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | Change of owner for permit b200473249. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200473671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473671/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4641 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4641-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Other | Change of owner for permit b200473330. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200473670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473670/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [4641 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4641-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $4,200 | [B200473330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473330/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [4645 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4645-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 4645 thru 4647 south michigan avenuee. | $4,200 | [B200473249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473249/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 21:47 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. 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