# Building permits at 4253 W 47th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 4: Spr; 2019 CBC; existing one-story masonry building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (8 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | Other | Spr; 2019 CBC; existing one-story masonry building. Erect one temorary 28ft x 39ft dinning tent.erection starts 08/20/2026 removal 02/16/2027 | $12,000 | [101068081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068081/) | | Mar 1, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of a low voltage burglar alarm. | Not listed | [B100095656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100095656/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [4716 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4716-s-kildare-ave/) | 200 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: inside disconnect, rlct meter and riser, wtr rod. | $3,000 | [B200511583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511583/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4716 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4716-s-kildare-ave/) | 200 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.1056 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $37,000 | [B200471364](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471364/) | | May 4, 2026 | [4716 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4716-s-kildare-ave/) | 200 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 0.1056 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house / dwelling. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $37,000 | [B200467904](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467904/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 4, 2026 | [4545 S Tripp Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4545-s-tripp-ave/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 5/4/2026. End date: 6/3/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and ma | Not listed | [B200469102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469102/) | | May 2, 2026 | [4725 S Tripp Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4725-s-tripp-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 8'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $3,000 | [B200468092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468092/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [4742 S Karlov Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4742-s-karlov-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1437 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house and garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018766. | $10,172 | [B200507136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507136/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4815 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-kostner-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,210 | [B200477852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477852/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4815 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-kostner-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $25,210 | [101085747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085747/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4752 S Kedvale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4752-s-kedvale-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101070610 to revise alteration to second floor dwelling unit kitchen, bathroom and living room areas. Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and fire damage repair to existing 2 story with basement 2 d.u. Building (occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $120,000 | [101082731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082731/) | ## 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 47th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [4225 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4225-w-47th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [4220 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4220-w-47th-st/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [4340 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4340-w-47th-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [4100 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4100-w-47th-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [4058 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4058-w-47th-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [4014 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4014-w-47th-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025 - [3901 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3901-w-47th-st/): newest permit Feb 17, 2026 - [4657 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4657-w-47th-st/): newest permit Aug 14, 2026 - [4659 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-w-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [3806 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3806-w-47th-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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