# Building permits at 436 E 47th 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.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Aug 11, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. Three are new buildings, the nearest 100 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry work as needed. | $10,200 | [B200437354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200437354/) |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Sign | Permit process on existing signslocated in the 2nd fl | $800 | [100709843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100709843/) |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit number: 100443844revised mechanical system, elimination of new roof structure to reuse existing, revision of commercial first floor layout including new floor structure over basement, and revised elevator. | Not listed | [100502765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100502765/) |
| Jan 11, 2013 | Other | Revision to permit # 100443844 to change property owner to bronzeville artist lofts LLC | Not listed | [100473785](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100473785/) |
| Nov 23, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing 3 story building as per plans | $4,550,000 | [100443844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100443844/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [446 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-47th-st/) | 100 ft E | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 900 ft W | 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 | [4637 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4637-s-calumet-ave/) | 900 ft W | 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/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 900 ft W | 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/) | 700 ft SW | 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [528 E 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-e-46th-pl/) | 670 ft 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/) | 500 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4600 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4600-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 28, MAX. Length 12. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair exterior walls. | $25,000 | [B200478690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478690/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | 920 ft E | 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/) | 780 ft W | 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), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4809 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-s-forrestville-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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/) | 0.25 mi SE | 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 | [4510 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation. | $35,000 | [B200511467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511467/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [4556 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4556-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for concrete exterior balcony (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). Concrete work. | $10,000 | [B200510051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510051/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [4530 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4530-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200507062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507062/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [4826 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [4501 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of solar PV panels on the flat roof of religious assembly church building | $249,750 | [101068782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068782/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 08:46 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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