# Building permits at 3657 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC. Interior remodeling in an existing 2 dwelling unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 7, 2025 | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC. Interior remodeling in an existing 2 dwelling unit, 2 story masonry residential building with basement, in an rs-3 zoning district. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing. All work as per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $200,000 | [101071087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071087/) | | Jul 21, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing 2 story open wood rear porch, same size and location as previous, per architectural plans. | $14,000 | [100659496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100659496/) | | Oct 24, 2012 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $14,275 | [100463956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100463956/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 220 ft N | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: front facade, replace limestone on windows. | $15,000 | [B200512164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512164/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 360 ft N | 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 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 590 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [832 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-w-37th-pl/) | 770 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 10.66 kw. Includes 10 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop of building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #16-0289. | $2,505 | [B200481472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481472/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [830 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/830-w-37th-st/) | 750 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 830 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [3540 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-s-halsted-st/) | 940 ft NW | 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 N | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/) | 920 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $7,276 | [B200470370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470370/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 14, 2026 | [757 W 35th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-w-35th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Illuminated 38 sq/ft wall sign; north elevation; chase | $4,000 | [101081766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081766/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior renovations of existing 2-story SFR, new floor addition with new roof structure, new rear wd frame deck, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as per plans(occupancy: r5 construction type: va) no change in occupancy | $150,000 | [101076204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076204/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3842 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3842-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 100971505: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467385/) | ## 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: - [3651 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3651-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [3633 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3633-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [3625 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3625-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Apr 20, 2026 - [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 14, 2026 - [3522 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026 - [3844 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3844-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025 - [3413 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3413-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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