# Building permits at 3530 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

3402 S Lowe Ave: a new building permitted Jul 22, demolition Sep 2.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Reinstate permit#101046354 inspection must be scheduled no later than 11/2025. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 980 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2025 | Other | Reinstate permit#101046354 inspection must be scheduled no later than 11/2025 | Not listed | [101070356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070356/) |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC new front and rear covered porches on an existing 1-story single family residence with basement. Occupancy code R-5, construction type VA. | $8,000 | [101046354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101046354/) |
| Aug 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Remove concrete porch and metal awning and replace with composite wood, same size and location (subject to field inspections) | $5,000 | [101028097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101028097/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 140 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 670 ft SW | 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 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 800 ft SW | 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 2, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 980 ft N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence | $20,000 | [B101085284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085284/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 660 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/) | 660 ft NW | Sign | Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; north elevation; chase | $4,000 | [101081766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081766/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/) | 650 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/) | 980 ft N | 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/) | 670 ft W | 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/) | 490 ft SW | 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/) | 740 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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 18, 2026 | [3401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-s-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi 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 1, 2026 | [3338 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3338-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.25 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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 | [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/) |

## 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:

- [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [3508 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3508-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [3500 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3500-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [3601 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025
- [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
- [3657 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [3720 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3720-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 17, 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

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