# Building permits at 434 E 48th 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, Nov 10, 2025: Proposed rear wood deck/stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. Three are new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Proposed rear wood deck/stairs, interior renovatoins to convert existing 2 story SFR w/basement to 3 units, per plans. | $80,000 | [101065945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065945/) |

## 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), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 940 ft 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/) | 940 ft 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 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 530 ft W | 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 22, 2026 | [424 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/424-e-49th-st/) | 670 ft S | 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/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4809 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-s-forrestville-ave/) | 670 ft E | 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 17, 2026 | [4822 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 950 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). | $685,384 | [101084910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084910/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4919 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4919-s-washington-park-ct/) | 920 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [446 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-47th-st/) | 680 ft N | New building | Revision to permit #101067249 sc 2019 CBC installing a new metal permanent pergola with a cocrete stage below in the existing garden space adjact the art gallery. (Type 3a constructions) | $25,000 | [101087755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087755/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4826 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 600 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/) | 890 ft SE | 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 25, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 5'-8' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of building. | $3,000 | [B200476304](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476304/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [4718 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4718-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: south side of building). | $8,000 | [B200471642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471642/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence need miner repair. | $1,500 | [B200476034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476034/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4637-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: staircase, and 3rd south apartment hallways. | $2,000 | [B200513474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513474/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [528 E 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-e-46th-pl/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200479809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479809/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [4614 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4614-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 240 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007722. | $27,000 | [B200507963](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507963/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4938 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [4821 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.19 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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