# Building permits at 4538 S Springfield Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 12, 2025: Nonstructural interior alteration to include patch and replace drywall. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 1 more permit since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to include patch and replace drywall, cabinets, doors, and trim throughout. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), overall interior. | $10,000 | [B200445599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200445599/) |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Elevator | Installation of (1) 600# cap., electric screw drive, vertical wheelchair lift at private residence. | $14,000 | [100712570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100712570/) |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove tub, new mixing valve and drain, roll-in shower,tile walls & floor, grab bars, widen door, new pedestal sink & ADA toilet | $8,000 | [100709703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100709703/) |
| Jun 8, 2017 | Elevator | Remove front 1 story porch and replace with pressure treated deck, stairs & associated concrete for new vertical platform lift | $19,300 | [100709700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100709700/) |
| May 9, 2017 | Electrical | 100 Amp service replacment. Wheelchair lift connection. | $2,500 | [B100704261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100704261/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | [4458 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4458-s-komensky-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 75'-0' ' (length). Location: install a new fence along the property perimeter.. | $4,800 | [B200511411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511411/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on S Springfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4730 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2025
- [4736 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4736-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [4827 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4827-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [5330 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [5429 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024
- [3253 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3253-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 12, 2025
- [3242 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3242-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [3229 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3229-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024
- [2823 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2823-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [2754 S Springfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2754-s-springfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026

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