# Building permits at 408 E 50th Pl, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 8, 2025: Erect new (3) story residential building with 6'-0 h. Masonry trash enclosure. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (13 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 0.19 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2025 | New building | Self-certification 2019 CBC: erect new (3) story residential building with 6'-0 h. Masonry trash enclosure, (4) metal balconies at rear of building (3) exterior parking space and (1) story (3) car detached residential garage. (6) Residential units. Type iii-a construction | $1,052,700 | [101070437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070437/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | [5033 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5033-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: front of building. | $4,500 | [B200479412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479412/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5152 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 860 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work (5152-78 S dr m.l.king jr. DR). | $16,200 | [B200513270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513270/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [424 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/424-e-49th-st/) | 1,000 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $40,000 | [B200512800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512800/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4919 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4919-s-washington-park-ct/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: rear outside basement. | $3,800 | [B200510597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510597/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4938 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-s-vincennes-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage area. | $1,400 | [B200507976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507976/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [4930 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4930-s-vincennes-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior rehabilitation of existing 3 story with basement masonry building, convert from 3du into 4 du with m.e.p., new front concrete stairs to basement as per plan.(certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $250,000 | [101079497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079497/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5014 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 360 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,700 | [B200481527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481527/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service only. | $1,500 | [B200481355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481355/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 380 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 60 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $28,000 | [B200479443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479443/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5001 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 370 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: courtyard. | $9,800 | [B200478844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478844/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5010 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5010-s-forrestville-ave/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parking garage. | $140,000 | [B200477510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477510/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [4955 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4955-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 440 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $1,000 | [B200472578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472578/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | [555 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-e-51st-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/7/2026, erection ends: 8/8/2026. Self cert. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2024 permit 101056204 for the 2026 bud billiken day parade stages at washington park on aug 8, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage W wings. Csem. | $4,000 | [101086340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086340/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 217 square feet. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 227 square feet. | $19,000 | [B200475751](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475751/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 18:17 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.