# Building permits at 4459 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $342,450 project at 4401 S Ashland Ave, permitted Aug 6.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 1, 2025: Existing 2-story masonry (type iiia) firehouse occupancy change to retail. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Existing 2-story masonry (type iiia) firehouse occupancy change to retail, business, and agriculture. Alterations include new roof, spot tuckpointing, exterior overhead & egress doors & window replacement. New agricultural use alterations include lighting, HVAC, accessible restroom, sinks, floor dra | $1,000,000 | [101054949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101054949/) |

## 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), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4544 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4544-s-ashland-ave/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing storefront to add single restroom with associated plumbing and electrical, no other work - permit does not establish new use. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, level 1 - rear. | $35,000 | [B200479773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479773/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [4508 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4508-s-laflin-st/) | 940 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $54,600 | [B101084815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084815/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4401 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4401-s-ashland-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 8990 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace solar PV. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104014585. | $342,450 | [B200480782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480782/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [4401 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4401-s-ashland-ave/) | 680 ft NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 13; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: e/n/w façades. | $142,891 | [B200480135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480135/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [4544 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4544-s-ashland-ave/) | 580 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior storefront system. | $35,700 | [B200479438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479438/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [4555 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4555-s-ashland-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install temporary 125 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 60 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 60 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 45 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 45 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific locati | $500 | [B200474791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474791/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4555 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4555-s-ashland-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $1,000 | [B200469794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469794/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [4500 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4500-s-ashland-ave/) | 270 ft E | Other | Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026, erection ends: 06/22/2026. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2024 permit 101052213 for the 2026 fiesta back of the yards stage on june 19-21, 2026. Same 1-32x24 mobile stage. Back of the yards neighborhood council and gas productions. | $3,000 | [101084248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084248/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [4516 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4516-s-paulina-st/) | 470 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: halls, exterior lights. | $3,000 | [B200472230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472230/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [1646 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1646-w-44th-st/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $7,000 | [B200468544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468544/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | [4332 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4332-s-hermitage-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: satisfaction of code violations for a two story rear wood enclosed porch associated with a two story, two dwelling unit masonry building with an attic. | $10,000 | [101078130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078130/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [4528 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4528-s-wood-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $26,760 | [B200469496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469496/) |

## 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 Marshfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4435 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4435-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [4405 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4405-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 25, 2025
- [4528 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4528-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024
- [4335 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4335-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026
- [4601 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4601-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [4707 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4707-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025
- [4724 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4724-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025
- [4758 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4758-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Nov 16, 2024
- [5131 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5131-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [5214 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-s-marshfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 13, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 12 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4459-s-marshfield-ave/