# Building permits at 3801 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 25, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 25, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.46 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,374 | [B200406688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406688/) | | Nov 20, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: service conductors. | $700 | [B200406555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406555/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-w-pershing-rd/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 660 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3811 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-s-parnell-ave/) | 670 ft E | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/) | 690 ft W | 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/) | 300 ft 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/) | 600 ft SW | 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), 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/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | ## 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 Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3809 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3809-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [3810 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3810-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Dec 6, 2025 - [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [3858 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [3726 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3726-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 - [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [3442 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3442-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [4195 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4195-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [3402 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3402-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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