# Building permits at 4124 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M alteration or repair at 4242 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted Sep 29. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4, 2025: Remoe and replace existing rear three story open wood porch and stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Remoe and replace existing rear three story open wood porch and stairs per plan | $36,850 | [101069326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069326/) | | Feb 14, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing metal porch & stairs per plans. | $3,000 | [100747324](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100747324/) | | Oct 1, 2009 | Electrical | Install low voltage burglar alarm | $500 | [B100313086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100313086/) | | Jan 3, 2006 | Electrical | Install low voltage alarm system job# 573-46514 | $364 | [B100087706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100087706/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [4049 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4049-s-ellis-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,900 | [B200511663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511663/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [755 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-e-41st-st/) | 640 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $4,128 | [B200481974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481974/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck at the front of the house. | $24,193 | [B200507072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507072/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3990 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3990-s-ellis-ave/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 88, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 2200 SQ. FT. Location: east facade (ellis) / south facade (40th street). | $224,000 | [B200481615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481615/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [4035 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4035-s-ellis-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 750 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $14,488 | [B200507298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507298/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Elevator | Newe installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $24,193 | [101086935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086935/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, office, garage, utility room, units 1 & 2. | $4,500 | [B200479655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479655/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1006 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1006-e-41st-st/) | 730 ft E | Other | For permit 101067291: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477114/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 890 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5291 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: principle building roof, garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018821. | $144,624 | [B200476597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476597/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 380 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2625 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: this is just the roof.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020671. | $25,000 | [B200475249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475249/) | | May 22, 2026 | [4053 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4053-s-ellis-ave/) | 660 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: detached garage. | $6,852 | [B200471754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471754/) | | May 22, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 890 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: in-kind replacement 3-story exterior rear open porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $10,000 | [101083017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083017/) | | May 6, 2026 | [809 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/809-e-42nd-pl/) | 810 ft SW | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018080) | $41,817 | [101083200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083200/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4242 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4242-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration of existing 3-story building including change of use to business offices and first floor cafe. Project includes addition of elevator serving basement through 3rd floors; alteration of room layout and associated MEP system alterations, including new rooftop doas unit. (Occup | $5,000,000 | [101058720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058720/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4104 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: 1 floor 2nd floor. | $7,000 | [B200512882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512882/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [4104 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st 2 and 3rd floor. | $6,000 | [B200512036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512036/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x15'-6' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $36,615 | [B200510132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510132/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [3945 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3945-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,958 | [B200477804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477804/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [4127 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4127-s-berkeley-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: interior alterations and new wood main entrance and front facade refurbishing to an existing single family residence.2.5 story brick single family residence (existing construction type iv-a) | $125,000 | [101077066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077066/) | | May 11, 2026 | [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: lights on building. | $100 | [B200467603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467603/) | ## 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 S Drexel Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [4105 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4105-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [4161 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4161-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024 - [4020 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 - [4234 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4234-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [4420 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4420-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [4424 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4424-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [4512 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4512-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025 - [4532 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [4615 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4615-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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