# Building permits at 4237 W Gladys Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $350,000 new building at 4117 W Van Buren St, permitted Sep 18. Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 940 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: service, rear porch,and front hallway. | $7,500 | [B200410346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410346/) | | Apr 14, 2022 | Fence, wall or deck | Rebuild porch, footing and retaining wall to fix porch violations in existing 2-story residential building. | $12,000 | [100964268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100964268/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [4117 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4117-w-van-buren-st/) | 940 ft E | New building | Spr 2019, CBRC: erect new 3 story frame building as 3 dwelling units providing 3 rear concrete parking spaces. Also erect 6' height wood fences with metal frame on sides of property, new 6' height wood rolling gate with metal frame at rear of property and new metal fence at front of property (no opa | $350,000 | [101083656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083656/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [4320 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-w-gladys-ave/) | 510 ft W | Other | For permit 101084581: additional plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481033](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481033/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [4320 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-w-gladys-ave/) | 510 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBC 2019: fire restoration/ code update/ interior alterations to existing 2 story SFR w/ basement/ iii-a construction | $100,000 | [101084581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084581/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [4117 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4117-w-van-buren-st/) | 940 ft E | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached masonry garage, no replacement. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, private garage demolition. | $3,500 | [B200477102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477102/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [4159 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4159-w-jackson-blvd/) | 550 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $8,000 | [B200476147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476147/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [4346 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4346-w-van-buren-st/) | 810 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 28'-0' ' (length). Location: front yard. | $4,649 | [B200472370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472370/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [4406 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200513880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513880/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4419 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-gladys-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement 1st and 2nd floor. | $5,478 | [B200508137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508137/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [4419 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-gladys-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101010472 must begin work and or request inspections no later than novemebr 2026 on permit no 101010472 | Not listed | [101087138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087138/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [4419 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: renovate the existing brick masonry, type IIIB, 3-story, group R-5, 3-unit building. The work is to include;- 3 open plan apartments with new kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms per plans.- new HVAC systems, upgraded electrical & plumbing modifications for each apartment.- rebuilt re | $180,000 | [101083161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083161/) | | Jun 13, 2026 | [4406 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Replace spindles, railings and floor boards. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only for enclosed porch only | $2,400 | [B200473525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473525/) | | May 15, 2026 | [4317 W Wilcox St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4317-w-wilcox-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $2,000 | [B200470150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470150/) | ## 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 W Gladys Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4250 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4250-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [4251 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4251-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025 - [4320 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [4153 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4153-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [4348 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [4121 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4121-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [4419 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [4048 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4048-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [4434 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4434-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit May 21, 2026 - [4031 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4031-w-gladys-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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