# Building permits at 400 N May St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest listed at $1M.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 26, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 47 more permits (44 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 880 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main floor entryway. | $100 | [B200417396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417396/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 27 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [370 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/370-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | New building | Dds / 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101059401 for landscape only to remove two (2) trees for a 31-story residential building as per plans.(construction type: 1a / occupancy: r-2) | Not listed | [101087288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087288/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Sign | Flat cut out tenant graphics reading "mars snacking north america" | $700 | [101088150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088150/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to level 8 and 10 labs (group B occupancy) in existing high rise lab building. Convert existing office into new idf room, rework electrical and data, new and relocated equipment to include vacuum and co2 connections, new fume hood, duct rework, plumbing rewo | $750,000 | [101087799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087799/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 880 ft SE | Sign | Millerknoll logo/wordmark: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087031/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 880 ft SE | Sign | Millerknoll: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087030/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 880 ft SE | Sign | Millerknoll: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087029/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: modification to existing terrace for new dog run. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, 16th floor roof terrace. | $200,000 | [B200479487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479487/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Sign | Internally illuminated led channel letter set reading "mars" | $4,000 | [101087393](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087393/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Sign | Internally illuminated led channel letter set reading "mars" | $2,500 | [101087391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087391/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Sign | Painted business id sign over private property to state "slate". 23'-4"L X 3'H | $5,000 | [101086225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086225/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Sign | Illuminated business id sign over the public way to state "slate". 15'-6"L X 2'H. North elevation wall | $5,000 | [101086224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086224/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1053 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1053-w-grand-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Sign | Non-illuminated business id sign over the public way to state "slate automotive chicago". Structure is 14'-6"lx15'-1"h. Sign is circular with a diameter of 9'-0" | $5,000 | [101086223](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086223/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [410 N Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-n-elizabeth-st/) | 880 ft W | New building | Temporary construction hoist permit for tornborgs dual car fc8000 tower with 8,000 lbs. Car capacity, as per plans. | $60,000 | [101085854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085854/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [318 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-n-carpenter-st/) | 880 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 9; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: storefront windows. | $50,000 | [B200477570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477570/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1157 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1157-w-grand-ave/) | 770 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: front facade parapet wall. | $10,000 | [B200481323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481323/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1114 W Carroll Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1114-w-carroll-ave/) | 470 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st. Floor. | $2,500 | [B200478871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478871/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1114 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1114-w-grand-ave/) | 820 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Selective demolition of interior partitions, toilet room, for a small food service establishement. Existing 2 story b2-3 building of type 3a construction type 2-b | $100,000 | [101083926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083926/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/) | 680 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of three existing bathrooms. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2-ij only. | $100 | [B200476560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476560/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [370 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/370-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101059401. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st & 5th floor. | Not listed | [B200476876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476876/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1144 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-fulton-market/) | 810 ft S | Sign | Herman miller: double sided non-illuminated projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-0" h x 1'-6" projection (2 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101083425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083425/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1144 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-fulton-market/) | 810 ft S | Sign | Dwr: internally illuminated face lit wall sign mounted to raceway (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 4'-7" W (7 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101083424](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083424/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [410 N Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-n-elizabeth-st/) | 880 ft W | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: foundation and superstructure permit through level 7 for a 33-story mixed occupancy building. Caissons only permit issued under 100968490 (occupancy groups: R-2, m, s-2; type 1a construction). All as per plans. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $1,000,000 | [101051449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101051449/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [400 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-aberdeen-st/) | 320 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1st floor. | $10,000 | [B200474683](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474683/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [465 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/465-n-carpenter-st/) | 980 ft NE | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to permit #101060458 to reduce 100% evsecharging stations to 40% for a total of (6) charger locations serving 12 spaces. All as per plans. Occupancy R-2. A-2, A-3; construction type 3a). Consultant reviewer: primera engineering | $3,000 | [101076547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076547/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1157 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1157-w-grand-ave/) | 770 ft N | 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). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), washroom in comm unit. Install ADA handrails.. | $3,000 | [B200473501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473501/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [318 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-n-carpenter-st/) | 880 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101077601. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200466101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466101/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [237 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/237-n-aberdeen-st/) | 960 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076828. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 2nd floor. | Not listed | [B200460275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460275/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [401 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-n-morgan-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: verkada suite. | $39,000 | [B200512740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512740/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1319 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-w-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior renovation of former retail shop to new convenient store within first floor of mixed use commercial and residential masonry building. Work includes relocation of existing furnace, installation of new service sink, installation of cooler, new sales counter and shelving per plans. O | $85,000 | [101086892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086892/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1200 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-lake-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit#100998830 inspection must be scheduled by may-2027 | Not listed | [101088333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088333/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [401 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-n-morgan-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 12 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 25. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: suite 204. | $52,600 | [B200507330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507330/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [1216 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1216-w-grand-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: first floor. | $18,000 | [B200481851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481851/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [210 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | Installation of (1) one rack & pinion inclined platform lift, 550lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $43,800 | [101087464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087464/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [501 N Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-n-ogden-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola & partial roof to existing rooftop deck, replace existing roofing and existing concrete pavers with new roofing and porcelain pavers, replace existing guardrails & install new screen walls at existing restaurant/ tavern (occupancy type A-2, type 1b construction). No cha | $100,000 | [101084222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084222/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 0.19 mi SE | Sign | Install led illuminated 1' 4-3/4" by 24' raceway mounted channel letters to read "norton rose fulbright" connecting to existing electric on the west elevation | $19,200 | [101079215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079215/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | For permit 101081007: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477535/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: tenant build-out. | $35,000 | [B200472676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472676/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install telephone. Specific location: ll1, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. | $45,948 | [B200472375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472375/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [311 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/311-n-morgan-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: front. | $1,000 | [B200461581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461581/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 0.20 mi SE | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 4-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work on location at time of inspection.(100178796) | Not listed | [101084562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084562/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [212 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/212-n-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101070642: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471609/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | For permit 101068465: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473107/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [210 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Sign | Placing an led logo sign inside the front window of the storefront | $850 | [101080272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080272/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [210 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Sign | Placing a window decal with white text on the front window of the storefront that reads "fresh warm cookies" | $300 | [101080271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080271/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081007. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: suite 400. | Not listed | [B200471074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471074/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1214 W Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1214-w-grand-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: on the ground within an existing telecom facility. | $15,000 | [B200471995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471995/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [210 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC exterior alterations to existing building to install a new dimensioned entrance ramp as per plans. No change in use b-business - construction type IV | $15,000 | [101079353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079353/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N May St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [216 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/216-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [170 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/170-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [161 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [113 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-n-may-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [112 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2026
- [105 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/105-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025
- [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [21 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-may-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 47 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-may-st/