# Building permits at 4401 S Lowe Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $350,000 alteration or repair at 4548 S Wallace St, permitted Aug 13. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 8, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 8, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200403911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403911/) | | Dec 3, 2020 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair and correct violations on rear 2-story porch | $1,000 | [100901837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100901837/) | | Dec 12, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Repair open wood porches | $5,000 | [100216039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100216039/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/) | 880 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence in back yard. | $3,000 | [B200514127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514127/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [544 W 44th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/544-w-44th-pl/) | 540 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 84'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $500 | [B200474404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474404/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [4407 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4407-s-union-ave/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $25,000 | [101087813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087813/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4359 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4359-s-halsted-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Other | For permit 100868820: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508719/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4420 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4420-s-union-ave/) | 470 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $18,000 | [B200508039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508039/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [4359 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4359-s-halsted-st/) | 1,000 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 100868820 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100868820. Separate admin change required to update gencon | Not listed | [101086741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086741/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [655 W 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-w-43rd-pl/) | 440 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 35 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and outside. | $4,500 | [B200478305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478305/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [4355 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4355-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit 100868807: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508714/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4353 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4353-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit 100868803: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508703/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4548 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4548-s-wallace-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations to existing 2 story with basement, 4-unit apartment building. Demo work includes removal of a portion of the front open porch and 2nd floor front addition over the front porch. Remove rear porch enclosure and all stairway levels. Interior demo t | $350,000 | [101081107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081107/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [4524 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4524-s-union-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of unpermitted unit features in basement: remove appliances, cabinets and countertop, cap and remove kitchen and bathroom plumbing piping at its source. Return to uninhabitable space. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $5,400 | [B200469538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469538/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [4355 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4355-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 100868807 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100868807. Separate admin change required to update gencon | Not listed | [101086739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086739/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Lowe Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4508 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4508-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026 - [4512 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4512-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026 - [4195 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4195-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [3858 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit May 7, 2026 - [3810 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3810-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Dec 6, 2025 - [3809 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3809-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [3801 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [3726 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3726-s-lowe-ave/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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