# Building permits at 4520 S State St, Chicago, IL

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 17: Fire alarm: new system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101053169. Affects: 37 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200459170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459170/) |
| Dec 3, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (2) two eg passenger elevators, 3500lbs capacity, @ 150fpm, 4 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $229,000 | [101076962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076962/) |
| Feb 10, 2025 | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: construction of a new, 4-story 50,838 sf residential building at state and 45th. Building will feature 40 residential units, an office and community amenity suite (2516 sf), and ground-floor retail space (3,720 sf). Building will be type IIIA construction, NFPA 13d fire protection. The | $8,000,000 | [101053169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101053169/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

6 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2026 | [4547 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4547-s-wabash-ave/) | 590 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: legalize existing 6ft fence at front & rear of bld. | $30,000 | [B200510778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510778/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4550 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4550-s-wabash-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of hydraulic valve on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 3-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#96649) | $17,725 | [101087421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087421/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [12 W 44th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/12-w-44th-st/) | 880 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $19,754 | [B200461512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461512/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [4549 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4549-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 6. Location: front and side. | $150,000 | [B200511596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511596/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4549 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4549-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017851. | $5,000 | [B200512145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512145/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4408 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4408-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing rear open wood porch and stairs as per plan. | $31,500 | [101083546](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083546/) |

## 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 State St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4517 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4517-s-state-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025
- [4511 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4511-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2024
- [4538 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4538-s-state-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [4540 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4540-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [4605 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4605-s-state-st/): newest permit Apr 20, 2022
- [4021 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4021-s-state-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [4005 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4005-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026
- [5060 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5060-s-state-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025
- [5255 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025
- [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026

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