# Building permits at 4538 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Nov 19, 2025: Remove existing rear wood stairs and landings at existing 3-story rear enclosed porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 19, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing rear wood stairs and landings at existing 3-story rear enclosed porch. Install new stairs and landings at existing 3-story rear enclosed porch, same size, location, and configuration as existing.resolve city of chicago violations and repair masonry per plans.occupancy | $29,400 | [101073003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073003/) | | Nov 6, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Renovating garden apartment of existing 4 story brick buildingall work as plans | $21,000 | [100841354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100841354/) | | May 29, 2018 | Electrical | Per nov.518l0552983.resecure point of attachment for service drop,remove service entrance conductor from behind siding and properly attach and secure and protect. | $1,100 | [B100764239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100764239/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 11, 2026 | [4531 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4531-w-jackson-blvd/) | 100 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of existing drywall, existing furnace and existing ductwork, upgrade electrical and plumbing, install new finishes (no structural or floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first floor unit only. | $35,000 | [B200465339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465339/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [4627 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4627-w-adams-st/) | 690 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit#101046933 inspection must be scheduled by july/ 2027 | Not listed | [101089309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089309/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [4406 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-w-jackson-blvd/) | 1,000 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200513880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513880/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [139 S Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/139-s-kilbourn-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 5. Location: all elevations. | $12,000 | [B200511856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511856/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4512 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4512-w-adams-st/) | 420 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement meters, 2nd floor receptacle. | $4,465 | [B200508818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508818/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4419 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-gladys-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement 1st and 2nd floor. | $5,478 | [B200508137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508137/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [4419 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-gladys-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101010472 must begin work and or request inspections no later than novemebr 2026 on permit no 101010472 | Not listed | [101087138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087138/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4453 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4453-w-adams-st/) | 570 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Location: north elevation. | $2,500 | [B200478224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478224/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [4419 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-jackson-blvd/) | 880 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: renovate the existing brick masonry, type IIIB, 3-story, group R-5, 3-unit building. The work is to include;- 3 open plan apartments with new kitchens, bathrooms & bedrooms per plans.- new HVAC systems, upgraded electrical & plumbing modifications for each apartment.- rebuilt re | $180,000 | [101083161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083161/) | | Jun 13, 2026 | [4406 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-w-jackson-blvd/) | 1,000 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Replace spindles, railings and floor boards. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only for enclosed porch only | $2,400 | [B200473525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473525/) | | May 21, 2026 | [4434 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4434-w-gladys-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Other | For permit b200416586: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470772](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470772/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [4437 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4437-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 28'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,116 | [B200513819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513819/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4712 W Gladys Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4712-w-gladys-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 6. Location: balcony - wing walls. | $4,500 | [B200510657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510657/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [4419 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-monroe-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: rear porch repair to address outstanding code violation | $15,000 | [101086838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086838/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [4626 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4626-w-monroe-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 66'-0' ' (length). Location: right side of the property. | $4,105 | [B200478940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478940/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [4628 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4628-w-monroe-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 165'-0' ' (length). Location: left side and rear side. | $10,032 | [B200478932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478932/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4434 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4434-w-monroe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | For permit 101067602: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475589/) | | May 6, 2026 | [4425 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4425-w-monroe-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC. Interior remodel of existing 2-dwelling unit building to duplex first-floor unit into existing basement with new first-floor layout and new stair. Second-floor unit to remain as existing with new washer/dryer to be added only. (Occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $85,000 | [101079362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079362/) | ## 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 W Jackson Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [4531 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4531-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [4511 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4511-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026 - [4501 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [4430 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4430-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 - [4649 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4649-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Nov 12, 2025 - [4419 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4419-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 13, 2026 - [4406 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4406-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026 - [4703 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4703-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 - [4711 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4711-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [4715 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4715-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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