# Building permits at 3544 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 3402 S Lowe Ave: a new building permitted Jul 22, demolition Sep 2. Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 12: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 810 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | Electrical | 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/) | | Mar 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 6. Location: front facade. | $10,000 | [B200464080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464080/) | | Jun 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBC 2019: interior alterations to existing 2-dwelling units, add new 3-story rear frame addition, install new rear wood deck and erect a new frame garage to existing 3-story brick building with basement (occupancy group R-5; construction type v-a) | $700,000 | [101067673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067673/) | | Feb 23, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit 100971482 description: spr 2021. New third floor addition with rear three story addition and alterations for the group R-5 and type iii-a building with basement, two dwellings, all mechanical, plumbing, electrical work included; and repair the existing type IV garage and new one s | $120,000 | [101035412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101035412/) | | Apr 10, 2023 | Alteration or repair | SPR 2021. New third floor addition with rear three story addition and alterations for the group R-5 and type iii-b building with basement, two dwellings, all mechanical, plumbing, electrical work included; and repair the existing type IV garage and new one story open wood deck, all work as per plans | $115,000 | [100971482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100971482/) | | Oct 7, 2021 | Electrical | Replace 2000 SQ FT of 5/8 gyp board, no floor plan alteraions, no plumbing - separate electrical required | $22,000 | [100943530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100943530/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 940 ft 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 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 670 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 740 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/) | 740 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/) | 790 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | 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/) | | 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/) | 370 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/) | 810 ft NW | New building | 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), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [3401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3401-s-halsted-st/) | 0.24 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 2, 2026 | [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence | $20,000 | [B101085284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085284/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [830 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/830-w-37th-st/) | 0.22 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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