# Building permits at 4414 S Evans Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M alteration or repair at 4242 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted Sep 29. 10 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 13: Exterior improvements to existing cps elementary school playground including new resilient resurfacing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 800 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: exterior improvements to existing cps elementary school playground including new resilient resurfacing playlot with new playground equipment, and landscape and. Removal of existing playground features and regrading. (Cps project number 2026-26541-npl) (occupancy group e-1, construction | $626,913 | [101081859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081859/) | | Mar 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $101,000 | [B200008530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200008530/) | | Apr 19, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Cps school (woodson elementary). No change in use. Interior alteration/renovation of existing classroom for pre-k use, including millwork, plumbing, electrical and finishes. | $130,500 | [100964178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100964178/) | | Mar 20, 2019 | Elevator | 2017 Fire service upgrade mandate on two (2) 3-floor, hydraulic passenger elevators in woodson south school. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. 100250183 | $43,600 | [100810160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100810160/) | | Aug 8, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Install window a/c units in existing winodws | $218,000 | [100448399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100448399/) | | Mar 9, 2009 | Electrical | Chicago public schools erate construction project. Installation of conduit and wiremold raceways for lan cabling infrastructure. | $25,000 | [B100276267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100276267/) | | Jul 30, 2008 | Elevator | Furnish and install one hydraulic passenger elevator as per plans | $79,000 | [100250183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100250183/) | | Jun 25, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Oia '4444 S evans ave' title II renovations including parking, toilets, lockers and elevators at each building. Sitework; inluding trash enclosure and landscaping. Interior plan reconfigurations including lunchroom, kitchen, library, science classroom for the south building only | Not listed | [100244458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100244458/) | | Apr 8, 2008 | Demolition | Wreck and remove two links between main structure,(woodson elementary school). | $81,350 | [B100221493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100221493/) | | Jan 22, 2008 | Electrical | Install conduit only for low voltage systems to be installed by others. Includes cctv, intercom, data/voice, telephone, intrusion detection, and assisted listening. | Not listed | [B100221119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100221119/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [4509 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4509-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 800 ft SE | New building | 2019 CBC: New construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. To include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fencing and 5'-4" high masonry trash enclosure. (Proposed construction: iii-b; proposed occupancy: m) | $1,200,000 | [101078806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078806/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [4320 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-s-langley-ave/) | 640 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,900 | [B200508131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508131/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4433 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4433-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 830 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 8/28/2026, erection ends: 8/29/2026. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073341 for the 2026 black & bronze fest on aug 29 with the same 1-24x32 sl-250 mobile stage with wings. Sound works production inc. | $4,000 | [101085341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085341/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4314 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4314-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 800 ft NE | Elevator | Modernization of only hydraulic passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity @ 125fpm, 3 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001353). | $229,608 | [101083756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083756/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4242 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4242-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration of existing 3-story building including change of use to business offices and first floor cafe. Project includes addition of elevator serving basement through 3rd floors; alteration of room layout and associated MEP system alterations, including new rooftop doas unit. (Occup | $5,000,000 | [101058720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058720/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4345 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4345-s-forrestville-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | For permit 101085145: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101085145. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200511213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511213/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 3 story, 3 dwelling units residence with rear 2 story open deck and 3 parking spaces. Erect 4' high metal fence and gate. | $730,000 | [101085145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085145/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [4552 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and rear enclosed porch w/roof deck, rear deck, porch and stairs demolition for an existing 2 story 1 unit brick residential building with basement. (OCC. Group R-5 constr. Type iii-b) | $169,500 | [101083523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083523/) | ## 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 S Evans Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4537 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4537-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [4618 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4618-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [4728 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4728-s-evans-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [4806 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4806-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [4816 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 - [5069 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5069-s-evans-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [6121 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6121-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [6131 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6131-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [6137 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6137-s-evans-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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