# Building permits at 3522 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL 3402 S Lowe Ave: a new building permitted Jul 22, demolition Sep 2. One permit on record here. The newest, May 8, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 8, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x19'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $31,000 | [B200425005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425005/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 810 ft 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 18, 2026 | [3401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-s-halsted-st/) | 950 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 340 ft NW | 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/) | 340 ft NW | 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/) | 400 ft SE | 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/) | 650 ft NE | 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 | [3515 S Lituanica Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3515-s-lituanica-ave/) | 700 ft 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 | [3540 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-s-halsted-st/) | 370 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/) | 510 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/) | 410 ft NW | 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), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [916 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/916-w-35th-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 207 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200514228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514228/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [916 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/916-w-35th-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Landing: 71 square feet. | $19,000 | [B200513466](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513466/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [3500 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: fire pump room. | $22,251 | [B200513056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513056/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: church parking lot. | $1,500 | [B200512454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512454/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.22 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 21, 2026 | [3345 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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 13, 2026 | [830 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/830-w-37th-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 168'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $17,000 | [B200466720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466720/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [3464 S Lituanica Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3464-s-lituanica-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations to convert the residential use to offices for the existing 2 story type IIIA masonry building, as per architectural plans | $160,000 | [101078495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078495/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [843 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/843-w-34th-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $29,968 | [B200478587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478587/) | ## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 14, 2026 - [3625 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [3413 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3413-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026 - [3633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3633-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [3651 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3651-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [3657 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [3345 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3345-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 - [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [3259 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3259-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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