# Building permits at 3844 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Nov 26, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.33 kw. Array output: 5.33 kw. Location: roof top. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-1718. | $6,000 | [B200451772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451772/) |
| Nov 20, 2018 | Electrical | Add one lighting outlet and fixture in basement | $100 | [B100793334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100793334/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 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/) | 880 ft E | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/) | 300 ft N | 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/) | 690 ft E | 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/) | 330 ft E | 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [815 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/815-w-pershing-rd/) | 510 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior non-structural demolition and alterations to existing 1-story warehouse/office building. New office/warehouse demising partition, mechanical, plumbing and electrical demolition work as per plans. (Occupancy group s1 & B; type 2b construction) | $250,000 | [101078719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078719/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.25 mi 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [832 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-w-37th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [4041 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4041-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing office as per plan. Installation of a roof over a previous open loading dock. Installation of a accessible ramp and a cooler inside the previous loading dock. Install a new facade in a previously open loading dock. (Occupancy group s-2, type IB const | $200,000 | [101074004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074004/) |

## 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:

- [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [3657 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [3651 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3651-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [4041 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4041-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 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
- [4165 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4165-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025

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