# Building permits at 4512 S Drexel Blvd, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7M alteration or repair at 4659 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted May 20. Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 7, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 520 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 7, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $16,790 | [B200426919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426919/) | | May 20, 2025 | Other | For permit 101038331: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200423378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423378/) | | Nov 19, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr* CBC 2019 existing rm-5 zoned lot with 3 story masonry single family dwelling o/ basement and rear yard coach house o/ 2 car garage. Proposed conversion of SFR to 8 unit per plans. No addition of footprint proposed. Existing front window locations to remain. Remove and replace rear open wood dec | $500,000 | [101038331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101038331/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 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 22, 2026 | [4532 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-s-drexel-blvd/) | 210 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: plaster east wall. | $3,500 | [B200512137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512137/) | ### 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/) | 520 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 430 ft S | Other | For permit b200479120: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511597/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 430 ft S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification existing antenna rooftop per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479120/) | | May 12, 2026 | [4601 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4601-s-ellis-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to existing open office at ground floor as per plans, new bathrooms and replace interior wood stair with metal stair. | $80,000 | [101081786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081786/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3 only | $60,000 | [B200479291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479291/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2 only | $60,000 | [B200478370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478370/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101077832 for modifications to include adding dishwashers to all units & HVAC modifications to ground floor spaces in an 11-story residential apartment building (105 dwelling units), as per plans. (Occupancy group: R-2 / type 1b construction) consultant reviewer: v3 | $484,030 | [101084215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084215/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 46 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200507675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507675/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [4414 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4414-s-evans-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101078580. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement through roof. | Not listed | [B200475499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475499/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4620 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4620-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of house and garage. | $3,200 | [B200467080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467080/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [936 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-e-47th-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016654. | $25,000 | [B200476057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476057/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [4659 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation. | $28,500 | [B200473161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473161/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing 2 story bank to single tenant medical care facility including new masonry trash enclosure (con type 1b fs occ b) interior demo under separate permit 101076386 - electrical service and main switchboard msb-1 not included - to be permitted separately | $7,000,000 | [101078580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078580/) | | May 15, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470631/) | ## 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 Drexel Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [4532 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [4424 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4424-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [4420 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4420-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025 - [4615 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4615-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026 - [4623 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Apr 29, 2020 - [4659 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [4730 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [4750 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4750-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026 - [4234 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4234-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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