# Building permits at 3657 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 11, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $5,000 | [B200442069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 540 ft NW | 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/) | 270 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/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 460 ft NW | 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 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 790 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 14, 2026 | [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) | 980 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [832 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-w-37th-pl/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3811 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc convert south half of basement into a dwelling unit for a total of two units. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. (Occupancy R-2, construction 3a) certified plan corrections. | $50,000 | [101084180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084180/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3540 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3540-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.22 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3601 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025
- [3720 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3720-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 17, 2025
- [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [3530 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2025
- [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
- [3842 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3842-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [3851 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [3852 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024
- [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026

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