# Building permits at 401 E Oakwood Blvd, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | 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/) | | Feb 11, 2026 | Elevator | Perform city of chicago 2017 phase II mandate on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 4-floor, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev004944) | $15,811 | [101079547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079547/) | | Jan 5, 2011 | Elevator | Oia '3957 S dr martin l king jr dr' replace hydraulic cylinder on 4-stop hydraulic passenger elevator. Pursuant to scope of work submitted. | $35,711 | [100377903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100377903/) | | Aug 11, 2010 | Elevator | Oia '405 E oakwood blvd' replace cylinder; piston & pvc liner on one (1) 4-stop hydraulic passenger elevator. Pursuant to scope of work submitted. | $30,000 | [100358027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100358027/) | | Feb 2, 2006 | Elevator | Modernize one passenger elevator as per scope of work | $68,000 | [100093397](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100093397/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 27, 2026 | [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 40 ft E | 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3957 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3957-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 140 ft SW | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 700 ft E | 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/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [3834 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3834-s-calumet-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509035/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [327 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/327-e-pershing-rd/) | 610 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [515 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-pershing-rd/) | 840 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $200,000 | [B200469481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469481/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [400 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-41st-st/) | 800 ft S | 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/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4101 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-s-calumet-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | For permit 101070440: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507069/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [549 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: sales floor. | $10,000 | [B200508648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508648/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [3800 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Landing: 32 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $11,000 | [B200480323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480323/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | For permit 101070440: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481616/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4100 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4100-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 19, 2026 | [3833 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-s-giles-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior alteration to an existing family home including replacemnt of rear open stairs as per plans | $90,000 | [101078207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078207/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4104 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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/) | ## 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 E Oakwood Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Sep 27, 2026 - [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 - [515 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Jun 9, 2025 - [517 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/517-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [519 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024 - [540 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 - [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [630 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/630-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [833 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/833-e-oakwood-blvd/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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