# Building permits at 401 E 32nd St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $10M alteration or repair at 3200 S Calumet Ave, permitted Jul 21.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 31, 2025: Modernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Elevator | Modernization of three(3) 2000lb capacity, 22-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007913) | $850,000 | [101078090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078090/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [3200 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3200-s-calumet-ave/) | 370 ft W | Alteration or repair | Roof replacement, chiller enclosure addition and MEP upgrades to 3-story masonry school building. | $10,367,000 | [101080215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080215/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [3215 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3215-s-calumet-ave/) | 320 ft SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 1 split system(american standard, 5a6h7024, roof) 1 duct furnace(american standard, s9vb080, basement) 1 split system(american standard, 5a6h7048, roof) 1 duct furnace(american standard, s9v2d120, basement). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations:  | $47,000 | [B200473045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473045/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [3148 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3148-s-calumet-ave/) | 410 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $20,000 | [B200473273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473273/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3117 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3117-s-giles-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 1000 SQ. FT. Location: parapet walls.. | $58,650 | [B200473276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473276/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [3200 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3200-s-calumet-ave/) | 370 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $39,500 | [B200468918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468918/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [3245 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3245-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: apartment 521. | $2,500 | [B200506935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506935/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [3245 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3245-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator car 2(east), 2500lbs capacity, 9 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev005378). | $13,695 | [101086283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086283/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [3325 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3325-s-giles-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 20; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front entry door, windows on front, side, & rear.. | $30,000 | [B200474801](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474801/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [3359 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3359-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 2; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: main level floor kitchen. | $8,557 | [B200466808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466808/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3313 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3313-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: erect 2 story frame VA single family residence with basement and detached 2 car garage, rear deck, front ornamental iron fence, and rear wood fence, existing occupancy R-5, proposed occupancy R-5, type construction VA, per plan | $532,350 | [101076554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076554/) |

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Map, the one permit at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-32nd-st/