# Building permits at 429 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Spr 2019 CBC - new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (26 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 40 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 14, 2026 | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, stair enclosure @ roof, private roof deck, and 3-car private masonry garage, per plan**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $440,000 | [101078537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078537/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 40 ft 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). | $650,737 | [101084889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084889/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 150 ft E | Other | For permit 101080677: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479427/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 100 ft E | Other | For permit 101077678: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479425/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 80 ft N | Other | For permit 101080684: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479601/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 80 ft N | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 428 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot. Blg includes, exit roof penthouse enclosure, one open exit exterior stair up to private roof deck and t/garage, open yard space | $1,200,000 | [101080684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080684/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 150 ft E | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 443 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and and 1 detached garage for 2 parking space located on the same lot. Blg includes, one open rear exit exterior stair up to 2nd and 3rd floor t/ garage deck and private roof deck #1 - private roo | $1,200,000 | [101080677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080677/) | | May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 100 ft E | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck/stair enclosure, rear 3 story stairs, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 1 ADA space garage, per plans. Administrative adjustment #26-058-2/2 to reduce the required rear yard open space approved 04.23.2026. Certified pla | $1,200,000 | [101077678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077678/) | | May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 85 ft E | Other | For permit 101077131: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467020/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 970 ft NE | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $500 | [101082249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082249/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 970 ft NE | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $1,500 | [101082248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082248/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4209 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-s-calumet-ave/) | 820 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,698 | [B200507786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507786/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4301 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4301-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Convert first floor (only) of existing type IIIA construction 2-story masonry office building to new daycare. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing for first floor only, 2 new interior openings in masonry to combine all units (change of occupancy from B to e-2) new parking lot, driveway, landscape | $25,000 | [101077612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077612/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [4313 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4313-s-calumet-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,425 | [B200478339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478339/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4149 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4149-s-calumet-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Other | For permit 101061351: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475318/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4240 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-calumet-ave/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east side of the building. | $12,880 | [B200474454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474454/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4257 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4257-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 430 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, south and west elevations. | $46,800 | [B200472351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472351/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4352 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4352-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 960 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 5. Location: rear coach house/garage. | $20,000 | [B200471134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471134/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 940 ft NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, slab-on-grade, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, rear steel decks @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, 3-car concrete parking pad, as per plan | $440,000 | [101082657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082657/) | | May 6, 2026 | [501 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-43rd-st/) | 480 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: exterior rooftop pergola and structure on existing occupiable rooftop on three-story single family home (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $2,500 | [101059050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059050/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $3,553 | [B200512526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512526/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509640/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4345 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4345-s-forrestville-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x14'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $38,109 | [B200511281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511281/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4415-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cbrb: alterations to a two-story elementary school, including second floor ceilings and lighting, first floor storefront, landscaping, and structure. No changes to existing occupancy, e-1 schools; type IB construction. | $3,000,000 | [101084154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084154/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [400 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-41st-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 6/18/2026. End date: 9/16/2026. 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 a | Not listed | [B200475449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475449/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4101 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 75. Specific location: closets and washrooms. | $10,000 | [B200469419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469419/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4104 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | New building | Proposed 3 story, 3a masonry construction 3 unit residence, 3 story rear open steel egress stairs, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, rear patio, and 3 car garage, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080062/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 03:22 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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