# Building permits at 3500 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 3402 S Lowe Ave: a new building permitted Jul 22, demolition Sep 2. Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 26, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits (18 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 700 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 26, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main level. | $549 | [B200412964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412964/) | | Oct 4, 2021 | Electrical | We will install new switches, receptacles and light fixtures on existing circuits. In the second floor apartment. | $3,500 | [B100942834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100942834/) | | Oct 4, 2021 | Plumbing | Remodel the interior of an existing 2nd floor residental unit.replace lath/plaster with 5/8gyp bd & paint.replace flooring cabinets,bathroom vanity and replace plumbing fixtures. | $40,000 | [100942847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100942847/) | | Aug 4, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint appx 800sf & replace lintels (not longer than 6 ft) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $15,000 | [100885703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100885703/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 950 ft S | Electrical | Scope: drainage system with dedicated electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,863 | [B200513490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513490/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [3401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-s-halsted-st/) | 900 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence | $20,000 | [B101085284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085284/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [3345 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-s-emerald-ave/) | 910 ft N | 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 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 580 ft W | Sign | Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; west elevation; chase | $4,000 | [101081768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081768/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 580 ft W | Sign | Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; north elevation; chase | $4,000 | [101081766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081766/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 450 ft S | Other | For permit 101067673: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506810/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/) | 340 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 700 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3540 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-s-halsted-st/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: facade. | $8,000 | [B200474036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474036/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/) | 770 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $17,750 | [B200474602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474602/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [3500 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-s-halsted-st/) | 660 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 08/01/2026 erection starts: 6/19/2026, erection ends: 6/21/2026. CBC 2019. 2026 Motoblot stage on S halsted st on june 19-21, 2026. 1-24X20 mobile stage with wings. Special events services group. | $3,000 | [101084163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084163/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: front facade, replace limestone on windows. | $15,000 | [B200512164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512164/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 19, 2026 | [3319 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3319-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | 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 | [3515 S Lituanica Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-s-lituanica-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - addressing violations to upgrade mini splits and repairing windows at an existing 2-story brick multi-unit residential building(no plumbing work under this permit) vent can use certified corrections as per tibalso's email on 6/16/26 | $20,000 | [101080611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080611/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3315 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3315-s-halsted-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | 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/) | ## 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: - [3508 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3508-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [3530 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025 - [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [3410 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3410-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [3601 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025 - [3657 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [3335 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3335-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2026 - [3332 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3332-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [3327 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3327-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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