# Building permits at 3538 W 59th Pl, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work.wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 200'-0' ' (length).location: rear yard. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 22, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work.wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 200'-0' ' (length).location: rear yard; wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length).location: front yard; remove of solid wooden fence from front yard and front side yard | $1,500 | [B200411363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200411363/) | | Mar 17, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace chimney (same as existing) | $8,348 | [100867701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100867701/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [3605 W 58th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-w-58th-pl/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cbrc- renovation of 2 apartments within the existing 2-story, 2-unit, group r5, residential, type VB building. Work to include;- new kitchens, bathrooms & finishes within the 3-bedroom units.- new HVAC systems, upgraded electrical & plumbing modifications per plans.- rebuidl fire dama | $68,000 | [101086149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086149/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [3447 W 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3447-w-60th-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Constructing a proposed second floor addition to an existing single-family residence consisting of (2) bedrooms, (1) bathroom and sitting room. First floor modifications for new stairway by relocating a wall including all associated mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans, reviews and inspecti | $105,700 | [101073095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073095/) | | Jun 21, 2026 | [3443 W 59th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3443-w-59th-pl/) | 620 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x19'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200475260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475260/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3453 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3453-w-59th-st/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 6. Location: tuck point exterior and replace damaged lintels. | $15,000 | [B200474082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474082/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [3514 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3514-w-61st-st/) | 0.19 mi S | New building | 2019 CBC Self cert: new two-story with basement single-family residence with one-story front entry steps and one story rear wood deck (type v-a construction, group R-5 occupancy), new one-story two-car detached garage (type v-b construction, group R-5 occupancy) | $300,000 | [101083171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083171/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [3614 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3614-w-58th-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 20 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017203. | $4,800 | [B200481269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481269/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [3511 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3511-w-61st-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior remodeling and alterations, repairs to an existing front 1 story open wood porch and stairs, repairs to an existing rear enclosed porch 1 story open wood deck and stairs for an existing 2 story frame single family house with basement as per plans. | $95,000 | [101083727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083727/) | | May 27, 2026 | [3601 W 57th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-w-57th-pl/) | 0.25 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild of existing front side porch, same as existing (to be replae in metal). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, east exterior side of the property.. | $10,000 | [B200463095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463095/) | | May 20, 2026 | [3621 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3621-w-61st-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $36,100 | [B200471404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471404/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3351 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3351-w-59th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Other | For permit 101042818: replacement mason contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468460](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468460/) | ## 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 W 59th Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [3447 W 59th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3447-w-59th-pl/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026 - [3443 W 59th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3443-w-59th-pl/): newest permit Jun 21, 2026 - [3424 W 59th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3424-w-59th-pl/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [3812 W 59th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3812-w-59th-pl/): newest permit May 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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