# Building permits at 451 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M. One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 10, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 460 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 10, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $22,282 | [B200446487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446487/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 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 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 680 ft S | 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). | $650,737 | [101084889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084889/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 710 ft E | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $500 | [101082249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082249/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 710 ft E | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $1,500 | [101082248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082248/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 660 ft S | Other | For permit 101080677: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479427/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 660 ft S | Other | For permit 101077678: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479425/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 620 ft S | Other | For permit 101080684: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479601/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 620 ft S | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 428 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot . Blg includes, exit roof penthouse enclosure, one open exit exterior stair up to private roof deck and t/garage, open yard space | $1,200,000 | [101080684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080684/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 660 ft S | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 443 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and and 1 detached garage for 2 parking space located on the same lot . Blg includes, one open rear exit exterior stair up to 2nd and 3rd floor t/ garage deck and private roof deck #1 - private ro | $1,200,000 | [101080677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080677/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [400 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-41st-st/) | 650 ft NW | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 6/18/2026. End date: 9/16/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit a | Not listed | [B200475449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475449/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 460 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, slab-on-grade, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, rear steel decks @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, 3-car concrete parking pad, as per plan | $440,000 | [101082657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082657/) | | May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 660 ft S | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck/stair enclosure, rear 3 story stairs, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 1 ADA space garage, per plans. Administrative adjustment #26-058-2/2 to reduce the required rear yard open space approved 04.23.2026. Certified pla | $1,200,000 | [101077678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077678/) | | May 6, 2026 | [501 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-43rd-st/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: exterior rooftop pergola and structure on existing occupiable rooftop on three-story single family home (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $2,500 | [101059050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059050/) | | May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 670 ft S | Other | For permit 101077131: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467020/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) | | Sep 27, 2026 | [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the building. | $42,000 | [B200512383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512383/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $3,553 | [B200512526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512526/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509640/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.25 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 124 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front upper area of home. | $7,000 | [B200510835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510835/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4209 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,698 | [B200507786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507786/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4301 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4301-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Convert first floor (only) of existing type IIIA construction 2-story masonry office building to new daycare. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing for first floor only, 2 new interior openings in masonry to combine all units (change of occupancy from B to e-2) new parking lot, driveway, landscape | $25,000 | [101077612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077612/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [401 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0 . Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: elevator work. | $3,800 | [B200480854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480854/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4149 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4149-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Other | For permit 101061351: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475318/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4240 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east side of the building. | $12,880 | [B200474454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474454/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4257 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4257-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, south and west elevations. | $46,800 | [B200472351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472351/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4100 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4100-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | New building | Proposed 2 story/3 unit residence, 3 story rear steel egress stairs, 2nd & 3rd floor rear decks, rear concrete patio, and 3 car private masonry garage, per plans. **Certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** | $450,000 | [101080060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080060/) | | May 7, 2026 | [4101 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4101-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10 . Lighting outlets: 75. Specific location: closets and washrooms. | $10,000 | [B200469419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469419/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3957 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3957-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(american standard, 100,000 btu 13 seer, and ac unit, ground floor) . Electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, in the rear of building on ground level. | $10,000 | [B200468836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468836/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4104 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | New building | Proposed 3 story, 3a masonry construction 3 unit residence, 3 story rear open steel egress stairs, 2nd/3rd floor rear decks, rear patio, and 3 car garage, per plans. | $450,000 | [101080062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080062/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 22:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. 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