# Building permits at 4165 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: main floor. | $5,000 | [B200442929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442929/) |
| May 16, 2023 | Electrical | New electrical service | $5,800 | [B101016970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101016970/) |
| Feb 20, 2020 | Electrical | This permit is being pulled to correct the address on permit number 10085773. | $100 | [B100863667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100863667/) |
| May 8, 2014 | Other | Remove & reset west wall capstones same like and kind, various areas, 90 FT. Remove\replace deteriorated face brick. Same like and kind various areas. West wall approx. 450 SQ. FT. | $29,500 | [100539829](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100539829/) |
| Sep 18, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Onthe north elevation remove & reset capstones 60' like and kind, various areas, remove\replace defective face brick 330 SQ. FT. Same like and kind various areas, remove\replace 3 window lintels, 2 openings 5'-6", 1 opening 3'-8". All work like and kind. | $29,500 | [100458529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100458529/) |
| Sep 16, 2011 | Electrical | Install (1) 480/277volt, 3-phase, 4-wire, 2000amp temporary service for ground water remediation equipment | $30,000 | [B100410193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100410193/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [4200 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4200-s-halsted-st/) | 540 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: main area. | $46,489 | [B200512351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512351/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/) | 870 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence in back yard. | $3,000 | [B200514127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514127/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [601 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-root-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 5; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior buildings window. | $10,000 | [B200511062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511062/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior concrete deck. | $5,000 | [B200507886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507886/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: front entrance platform; exterior brick; copings. | $7,500 | [B200481218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481218/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 480 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 300'-0' ' (length). Location: fencing on 41st street side and on union side. | $5,000 | [B200481438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481438/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [4041 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4041-s-emerald-ave/) | 780 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing office as per plan. Installation of a roof over a previous open loading dock. Installation of a accessible ramp and a cooler inside the previous loading dock. Install a new facade in a previously open loading dock. (Occupancy group s-2, type IB const | $200,000 | [101074004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074004/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [538 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/538-w-root-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $26,549 | [B200507092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507092/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [655 W 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-w-43rd-pl/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 35 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and outside. | $4,500 | [B200478305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478305/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [531 W 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/531-w-42nd-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 10'-8' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Location: west elevation. | $100 | [B200477636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477636/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [600 W 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-41st-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #101033866 to establish building is construction type IIIB existing non conforming. Eliminate the fire-proofing of existing roof construction as it is not required for IIIB per correction mediation meeting and certified plan corrections of previous permit. | $1,000 | [101082095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082095/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4167 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4167-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2026
- [4041 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4041-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [4341 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4341-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [4407 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4407-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024
- [3844 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3844-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2026
- [4629 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4629-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [3657 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3657-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [3651 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3651-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026
- [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026

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