# Building permits at 3936 S Artesian Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $350,000 new building at 3856 S Artesian Ave, permitted May 4. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 28: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 580 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 28, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x18'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-6' '. | $22,000 | [B200468206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468206/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [3935 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3935-s-rockwell-st/) | 910 ft W | 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/) | 650 ft W | 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/) | 980 ft NW | 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/) | 650 ft W | 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 | [3960 S Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3960-s-western-ave/) | 420 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 19 square feet. | $7,900 | [B200481676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481676/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [3820 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3820-s-archer-ave/) | 980 ft NW | 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 23, 2026 | [3867 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3867-s-archer-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: menu boards. | $4,000 | [B200475973](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475973/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [2529 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2529-w-pershing-rd/) | 700 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4039 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4039-s-maplewood-ave/) | 890 ft SW | 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/) | 890 ft SW | 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 4, 2026 | [3856 S Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3856-s-artesian-ave/) | 580 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [3868 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3868-s-archer-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | | May 11, 2026 | [3910 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3910-s-archer-ave/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 03:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.