# Building permits at 4532 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. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 22: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 570 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | 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/) | | Nov 9, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Dds CBRC: revision to permit #100979450 for electrical revisions only, revisions include repair/replace receptacles as needed. Maintainexisting circuiting. Quantity and location ofreceptacles may vary. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $10,500 | [101036503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036503/) | | Oct 2, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit #100979450 to change electrical contra ctor to aaa electrical contractors | Not listed | [B101033773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101033773/) | | Sep 28, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: level 1 alteration to existing residential building (no changes in layout), scope of work includes repair/replacement of doors, cabinets, floors & MEP upgrades throughout each unit. Egress porch system to be repaired and restored. (Occupancy group R-2; type IIIB construction) consulta | $3,047,387 | [100979450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100979450/) | | May 9, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Replace lintels(all up to 6'),tuckpointing,brick work to chimney. | $17,750 | [100971084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100971084/) | | Nov 28, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Remove 5 existing open wood porches and stairs and replace with 5 metal porches and stairs. New porches to be same size and configuration. | $15,000 | [100212342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100212342/) | | Jun 8, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations including tuckpointing and roofing to existing residential building as per plans | $489,000 | [100172946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100172946/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 230 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/) | 230 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 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/) | 570 ft NW | 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 20, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 930 ft 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/) | 930 ft 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4620 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4620-s-ellis-ave/) | 910 ft 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 23, 2026 | [4659 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-drexel-blvd/) | 950 ft 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 15, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 930 ft 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/) | | May 12, 2026 | [4601 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4601-s-ellis-ave/) | 880 ft E | 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.19 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/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.20 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [936 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-e-47th-st/) | 0.21 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/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.20 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 18, 2026 | [4730 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.25 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on the roof of the house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $28,000 | [B200470920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470920/) | ## 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: - [4512 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4512-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Jun 7, 2025 - [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 - [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 - [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 - [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 - [4800 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-s-drexel-blvd/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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