# Building permits at 3901 W Madison St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, May 12: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 12, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: storefront. | $1,000 | [B200470217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470217/) | | Mar 24, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: walk in cooler & cameras. | $2,500 | [B200463417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463417/) | | Jun 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 24. Specific location: 1st fl work. | $8,900 | [B200429983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429983/) | | Feb 9, 2015 | Electrical | Remove\replace furniture, 3 doors & frames, 5 plumbing fixtures,2 water closets,2 lavs,1 urinal same as existing, ceiling tiles and floor. Electrical permit #100580442. | $40,000 | [100580567](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100580567/) | | Feb 6, 2015 | Electrical | Replace electrical lighting and receptacles on existing. Circutis and power/equipment at existing white castle | $6,825 | [B100580442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100580442/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 3, 2026 | [3900 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-madison-st/) | 80 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(rheem, rkka-a060ck10e, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof (rtu replacement). | $14,000 | [B200472787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472787/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2026 | [104 N Hamlin Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-n-hamlin-blvd/) | 840 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 32, MAX. Length 11. Location: windows lentels. | $40,000 | [B200513614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513614/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3916 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3916-w-washington-blvd/) | 510 ft N | Other | For permit b200479057: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510352/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [3916 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3916-w-washington-blvd/) | 510 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing antennas on roof per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479057/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [4019 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4019-w-monroe-st/) | 910 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $54,700 | [B101085370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101085370/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [3900 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-wilcox-st/) | 600 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st, 2nd, 3rd floor and basement. | $1,000 | [B200479374](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479374/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [3801 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-madison-st/) | 680 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry residence | $14,200 | [B101081790](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101081790/) | | May 16, 2026 | [3846 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-adams-st/) | 940 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: outside and basement. | $300 | [B200470599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470599/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [4046 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4046-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.24 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: 9.24 kw. Location: exterior, roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0270. | $18,480 | [B200479659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479659/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [3931 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3931-w-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101072256 to reconfigure rooms on the 1st floor and revise apartment floor plans in 6 units on floors 2-4 in 4-story 9-unit building. Occupancy group R-2, type IIIB construction. | $5,000 | [101084049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084049/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4025 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4025-w-wilcox-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen and bathroom. | $1,700 | [B200481485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481485/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4025 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4025-w-wilcox-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, wood paneling and flooring in living room, one bedroom and pantry only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 only | $1,200 | [B200481465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481465/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4042 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4042-w-madison-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the top of building, roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019077. | $40,000 | [B200472876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472876/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4042 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4042-w-madison-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Elevator | Installation of emergency lighting, alarm bell, car top inspection station, pit ladder, emergency phone, and the replacement of main line disconnects w/ auxilary contacts for em power; provide gfci in machine room and new pit light fixtures, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev004060) | $25,000 | [101083755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083755/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4043 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4043-w-madison-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: the building roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019077. | $50,000 | [B200470393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470393/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4042 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4042-w-madison-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 54 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 18, MAX. Length 3. Location: front facade. | $36,000 | [B200469084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469084/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3956 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3956-w-adams-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing occupancy B - first floor business/ m- mercantile & second floor R-2 residential. Construction classification IIIB. Repair fire damage from december 2024 fire. First floor interior restoration to include renovation of existing commercial spaces & second floor residential uni | $60,000 | [101072315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072315/) | ## 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 W Madison St with permits, nearest house number first: - [3900 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3900-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2026 - [3857 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025 - [3835 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3835-w-madison-st/): newest permit Mar 21, 2025 - [3967 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3967-w-madison-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2024 - [3801 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026 - [4008 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4008-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2022 - [4035 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4035-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026 - [4042 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4042-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026 - [4043 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4043-w-madison-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [4132 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4132-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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