# Building permits at 3720 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

Six permits on record here. The newest, Nov 17, 2025: Revision to permit issue 100951834. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit issue 100951834. Interior remodeling 2du with basement. Basement framing revisions per plans. Removed powder room plumbing fixtures at first and second floor and cap pipes. Move furnace from basement to second floor. Electric, HVAC, per permit issued plans. Revisions are bubbled.( | $15,000 | [101069967](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069967/) |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Other | Change of general contractor permit #100951834 to omc team co. | $100 | [100985525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985525/) |
| Apr 23, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel of an exisiting 2 story, 2 dwelling unit building with basement to inlcude MEP | Not listed | [100951834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100951834/) |
| May 15, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Repair\replace damaged and loose bricks on north wall and vinyl siding on 3 walls all s.a.e. | $7,100 | [100291693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100291693/) |
| Oct 14, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Replace and reinforce existing wood frame porch | $5,000 | [100261672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100261672/) |
| Jun 22, 2007 | Electrical | To install one(1) 200a, 1-ph., 3w, 120/240volt service with three(3) meters, two(2) meters for two(2) apartments and one(1) meter for public. Correct violations as per nov# 507l0118291 | $3,600 | [B100185445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100185445/) |

## 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), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 720 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/) | 390 ft NE | 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/) | 600 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/) |
| Jun 14, 2026 | [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/) | 850 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/) | 670 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/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 810 ft 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/) | 890 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [615 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-w-pershing-rd/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 33600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104008589. | $471,232 | [B200513063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513063/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [832 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-w-37th-pl/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3811 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.23 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [3657 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025
- [3601 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3601-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 5, 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
- [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
- [3432 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3432-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026

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