# Building permits at 424 E 49th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $21M new building at 4717 S Calumet Ave, permitted Sep 29.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 22: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (20 projects) since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | 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/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 940 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006028 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101006028. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088894/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4809 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-s-forrestville-ave/) | 920 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101061246 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***april 2027*** on permit no 101061246 | Not listed | [101088765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088765/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4919 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4919-s-washington-park-ct/) | 280 ft S | 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/) | 570 ft SE | 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/) | 510 ft SE | 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 7, 2026 | [4826 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 / 2022 CBRC: a new building permit application for the replacement of an existing rear 3-story steel exit porch system that is attached to an existing 3-story, 3-unit apartment building with one of the same size and in the same location as per the attached permit drawings - the trades | $60,000 | [101080544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080544/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5014 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 940 ft S | 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/) | 660 ft S | 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/) | 660 ft S | 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/) | 780 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/) | 610 ft E | 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [4955 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4955-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 700 ft SW | 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), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: foundation, grade beams, underground utilities, and landscape. For new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking, ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction). | $21,000,000 | [101084232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084232/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: piles (vertical penetration) only for new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking (39 automobile parking spaces), ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction | $21,000,000 | [101081360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081360/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [4808 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovations at existing 3-story + basement multi-unit (4du) brick building in order to redistribute full floor simplex units. New concrete parking pad. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Resolve city of chicago violations. Dated: 12/19/25(occupancy group R-2; type | $312,684 | [101077197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077197/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [4822 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rear porch with stair at 1st/2nd/3rd story, detached 3 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $685,384 | [101084910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084910/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $12,300 | [B200509396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509396/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [4823 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Addition | For permit 101076772: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508333/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5033 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5033-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5010 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5010-s-forrestville-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [4821 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 4. Location: third floor on both sides. | $3,550 | [B200471980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471980/) |

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