# Building permits at 400 E 41st St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M.

26 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 22: Electrical maintenance permit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 570 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 6/18/2026. End date: 9/16/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit a | Not listed | [B200475449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475449/) |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 3/9/2026. End date: 6/7/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | Not listed | [B200461257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461257/) |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 12/9/2025. End date: 3/9/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit an | Not listed | [B200453504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453504/) |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, common area ceiling. | $1,725 | [B200449649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449649/) |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 4000 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: floors 1&27. | $600 | [B200433124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433124/) |
| Jul 9, 2024 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100964885, must begin work and or request inspections no later than 02/2025 | Not listed | [101055047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101055047/) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect six (6) scaffolds dates 02/21/2023 through 02/21/2024 | $111 | [101006279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006279/) |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Roofing | 72 Roof anchors, 600 SQ FT brick rebuild, tuckpoint 4000 SQ FT, 400 SQ FT concrete repairs, 500 lft lintel repairs, 1000 lf t sealant repairs - all work per engineer's drawings and calculations | $1,523,832 | [101006216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006216/) |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: structural work only for foundation underpinning to an existing 4-story residential building units 4a, 4b, 4c & 4d; (additional address 401 E. 41St street) as per plans.(occupancy group R-2; type III B construction) | $239,242 | [100964885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100964885/) |
| Mar 9, 2022 | Elevator | 2017 Fire service upgrade mandate on five (5) 2500lb.cap, 250 fpm, geared traction pasenger elevators #1-s, #2-s, & #3-s 27-floors. Elevators #5-n & #6-n 19-floors.pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV008015 | $44,730 | [100961712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100961712/) |
| Oct 11, 2019 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two scaffolds from 10/14/2019 to 10/14/2020. | Not listed | [100845718](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100845718/) |
| Aug 17, 2018 | New building | Permit expires on 10/17/2018 erection starts: 8/24/2018, erection ends: 8/25/2018. Tent- 1 day event 8/25/18 erect one (1) 40'x60' pole tentsetup 8/24/18- remove 8/25/18assembly **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection **** aor certificate of inspection required **** | $5,000 | [100778302](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100778302/) |
| Aug 24, 2017 | New building | Permit expires on 10/24/2017 erection starts: 8/25/2017, erection ends: 8/26/2017. Self certification. Reinstatement of 2015 permit 100610771 for the paul g stewart center event. Same 40x60 canopy. Aaa rental system.** conditional approval **subject to field inspection * aor certification of inspect | $3,000 | [100721255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100721255/) |
| Mar 3, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 573-22178 | $100 | [B100693399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100693399/) |
| Aug 24, 2016 | New building | Permit expires on 10/24/2016 erection starts: 8/26/2016, erection ends: 8/28/2016. Reinstatement #1 of tent permit 100610771 - people's consumer / stewart center family day tent. 1-40X60 tent. Aaa rental system. **Self certified tent permit ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** a | $2,500 | [100665436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100665436/) |
| Aug 28, 2015 | New building | Permit expires on 10/28/2015 erection starts: 8/28/2015, erection ends: 8/30/2015. Temporary canopy for the paul g stewart event on aug. 29, 2015. 1-40X60 canopy. Aaa rental system.** self certified canopy permit** conditional approval subject to field inspection** aor certification of inspection re | $2,500 | [100610771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100610771/) |
| Feb 18, 2015 | Electrical | Trace and repair broken underground feed to existing lightpole. | $2,500 | [B100581991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100581991/) |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Sign | Internally lit sign cabinet on south elevation | $4,500 | [100479194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100479194/) |
| Mar 25, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Rpace concrete slab with new at groungd floor level (approx. 265 SF) | $10,000 | [100385721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100385721/) |
| Dec 4, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to medical office suite 103 (tower 2) per plans. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | $175,000 | [100267298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100267298/) |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit. Removing walls at elevator lobby areas in tower II. | $1,000 | [100218969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100218969/) |
| Nov 1, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to 1st floor tenant spaces of existing apartment building per plans | $200,000 | [100195892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100195892/) |
| May 16, 2007 | Electrical | Wire all low voltage temperature controls all units all flrs. | $9,810 | [B100178678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100178678/) |
| Dec 21, 2006 | Elevator | Modernize five (5) passenger elevators as per scope of work | $1,016,740 | [100154767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100154767/) |
| Dec 12, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Renovation/alterations to 19-story tower #2. | $2,850,000 | [100153183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100153183/) |
| Dec 12, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Renovation/alterations to 27-story tower #1. | $35,000,000 | [100153182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100153182/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 800 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the building. | $42,000 | [B200512383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512383/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [4209 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-s-calumet-ave/) | 950 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,698 | [B200507786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507786/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [401 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 800 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: elevator work. | $3,800 | [B200480854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480854/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4149 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4149-s-calumet-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Other | For permit 101061351: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475318/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [4100 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4100-s-calumet-ave/) | 570 ft W | New building | Proposed 2 story/3 unit residence, 3 story rear steel egress stairs, 2nd & 3rd floor rear decks, rear concrete patio, and 3 car private masonry garage, per plans. **Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** | $450,000 | [101080060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080060/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [4101 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-s-calumet-ave/) | 490 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 75. Specific location: closets and washrooms. | $10,000 | [B200469419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469419/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3957 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3957-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 670 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(american standard, 100,000 btu 13 seer, and ac unit, ground floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, in the rear of building on ground level. | $10,000 | [B200468836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468836/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [4104 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-calumet-ave/) | 580 ft W | New building | Proposed 3 story, 3a masonry construction 3 unit residence, 3 story rear open steel egress stairs, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, rear patio, and 3 car garage, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080062/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rear porch with stair at 1st/2nd/3rd story, detached 3 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $650,737 | [101084889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084889/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 124 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front upper area of home. | $7,000 | [B200510835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510835/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [327 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/327-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.25 mi N | Sign | Minty co.new illuminated id wall sign location: north elevationsign facing: pershing rdreads: minty teeth whitening studio | $6,000 | [101085557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085557/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | For permit 101080677: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479427/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | For permit 101077678: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479425/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | For permit 101080684: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479601/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 428 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot. Blg includes, exit roof penthouse enclosure, one open exit exterior stair up to private roof deck and t/garage, open yard space  | $1,200,000 | [101080684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080684/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 443 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and and 1 detached garage for 2 parking space located on the same lot. Blg includes, one open rear exit exterior stair up to 2nd and 3rd floor t/ garage deck and private roof deck #1 - private roo | $1,200,000 | [101080677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080677/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4148 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4148-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200476775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476775/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [4132 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4132-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200476772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476772/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [4240 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east side of the building. | $12,880 | [B200474454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474454/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [4257 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4257-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, south and west elevations. | $46,800 | [B200472351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472351/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, slab-on-grade, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, rear steel decks @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, 3-car concrete parking pad, as per plan | $440,000 | [101082657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082657/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck/stair enclosure, rear 3 story stairs, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 1 ADA space garage, per plans. Administrative adjustment #26-058-2/2 to reduce the required rear yard open space approved 04.23.2026. Certified pla | $1,200,000 | [101077678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077678/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | For permit 101077131: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467020/) |

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