# Building permits at 3901 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 11 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 5, 2025: Installation of one (1) illuminated, single-sided, wall sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 170 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 5, 2025 | Sign | Installation of one (1) illuminated, single-sided, wall sign. | $7,150 | [101065443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065443/) | | Mar 5, 2025 | Sign | Installation of one (1) illuminated, single-sided, wall sign. | $7,150 | [101065439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065439/) | | Feb 6, 2024 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "total by verizon", connecting to existing leads, on north side. | $12,200 | [101042125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101042125/) | | Jan 30, 2024 | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "total by verizon", connecting to existing leads, on north side. | $12,200 | [101042122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101042122/) | | Sep 13, 2017 | Sign | Install vinyl graphics to existing pole sign to read t mobile | $1,200 | [100715336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100715336/) | | Sep 13, 2017 | Sign | Install channel letters to the north elevation to read t mobile | $1,200 | [100715333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100715333/) | | Sep 13, 2017 | Sign | Install channel letters to the west elevation to read t mobile | $1,200 | [100715331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100715331/) | | Jun 20, 2017 | Electrical | Voice and data wiring for new tenant. | $1,800 | [B100711455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100711455/) | | Apr 18, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert. Project: interior alterations in existing 1-story retail building for a new t-mobile store, new partitions, HVAC, and electrical as per plans.. | $35,000 | [100696856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100696856/) | | Mar 10, 2006 | Sign | Side wall east 386891 | Not listed | [100100827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100100827/) | | Mar 10, 2006 | Sign | Over entrance front wall 386890 | Not listed | [100100822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100100822/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [2625 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-w-pershing-rd/) | 170 ft W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 1 restaurant with drive thru and masonry trash enclosure with 10 parking spaces (occupancy group B, type 3b construction) demolition permit must be obtained for 3910 S archer building on lot. | $500,000 | [101081916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081916/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3868 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3868-s-archer-ave/) | 220 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: first floor. | $3,750 | [B200509619](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509619/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [3867 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3867-s-archer-ave/) | 240 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: menu boards. | $4,000 | [B200475973](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475973/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3910 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3910-s-archer-ave/) | 140 ft W | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: commercial. Project area: 0.4 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200463308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463308/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [3801 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-s-archer-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 320 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repairs. | $15,000 | [B200514778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514778/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [3935 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3935-s-rockwell-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features at attic of two d.u. Building to include capping and removal of plumbing lines at its source location, removal of nonload bearing partitions, restoring to open storage. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential | $5,000 | [B200512442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512442/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [2528 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2528-w-40th-st/) | 690 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior, basement. | $3,500 | [B200510630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510630/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3820 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-s-archer-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Sign | Installation of one (1) front/halo-lit plex-face channel letter sign reading "osho market" on a pan box panel with contour backer, mounted on angled bracket to building facade. Overall sign dimensions: 250 in. Length x 30.72 in. Height (40.96 SQ. FT.). Letter returns are 5 in. Depth glossy black; ba | $1,988 | [101084090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084090/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [2528 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2528-w-40th-st/) | 690 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200481847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481847/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [2726 W 39th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2726-w-39th-pl/) | 980 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: meter location and basement panel location. | $4,000 | [B200507001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507001/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [2624 W 38th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2624-w-38th-st/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: repair existing rear enclosed wood porch and stairs to an existing 2du 2-story with basement brick building (occupancy group R-5; construction type iii-a) | $1,800 | [101084229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084229/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3820 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-s-archer-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Sign | Installation of (1) front/halo-lit, plex-face channel letter sign with contour backer on pan box panel, angled bracket - front view. Plastic face channel letters with contour backer. Overall height: 30.72 in., overall length: 192.00 in., total SQ. FT.: 40.96 Ft2. Returns: 5 in. Depth - glossy black. | $3,480 | [101083753](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083753/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2529 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2529-w-pershing-rd/) | 390 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $35,787 | [B200474992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474992/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [3724 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3724-s-rockwell-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 38500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: re-roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015131. | $365,000 | [B200510743](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510743/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [2625 W 37th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2625-w-37th-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1007 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018766. | $16,696 | [B200513221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513221/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [2726 W 38th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2726-w-38th-pl/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement panel location and meter location. | $5,000 | [B200512273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512273/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4039 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4039-s-maplewood-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 7 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 7. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: main service panel. | $1,500 | [B200473480](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473480/) | | May 25, 2026 | [4039 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4039-s-maplewood-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.5 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $19,579 | [B200468577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468577/) | | May 21, 2026 | [4000 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-s-archer-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: photovoltaic roof mount system. 18 Modules, roof-mounted. 7.200 Kw dc, 6.480 kw ac. | $18,432 | [101078850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078850/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3856 S Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3856-s-artesian-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC. Erect a 2 story type VA frame single family residence with a basement and a detached 2 car garage, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $350,000 | [101078486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078486/) | ## 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 Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [3910 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3910-s-archer-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [3924 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3924-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [3872 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3872-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 11, 2026 - [3868 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3868-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [3867 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3867-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [3820 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [3817 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [3990 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3990-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [4000 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-s-archer-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [3801 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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