# Building permits at 4727 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 25, 2025: Fire restoration and code update/ interior alterations to existing 2 story/ 2du/ replace front stairs w/ new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: fire restoration and code update/ interior alterations to existing 2 story/ 2du/ replace front stairs w/ new wood stairs, same size and location/ replace enclosed porch w/ new open wood stairs and new flat roof/ type iv-a construction | $100,000 | [101067387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067387/) | | Nov 2, 2006 | Fence, wall or deck | Using prototype plans for 2 du building to replace front entry porch w/ landing less than 6' above grade; same size; same location. | $500 | [100144142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100144142/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [4752 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4752-s-princeton-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing rear open wood porch and replace with new rear open wood porch, same size, location & configuration in existing 2-story brick building, per plans.(occupancy class R-5, construction type iii-a) | $8,900 | [101085991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085991/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [503 W 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/503-w-46th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $23,085 | [B200476198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476198/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [503 W 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/503-w-46th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,130 | [B200476197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476197/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [503 W 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/503-w-46th-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $480 | [B200476201](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476201/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [444 W 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/444-w-46th-pl/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: existing 1-story with basement single family residential brick & frame building. Interior remodeling; separation of existing bedroom into two bedrooms. Installation of new pantry. (Any mechanical and plumbing works are not required.)occupancy group R-2; type v-b construction) | $10,000 | [101080713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080713/) | ## 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 Shields Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4455 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4455-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [4452 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4452-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [5357 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [5365 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5365-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [5545 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5545-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5823 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [3231 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3231-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [3229 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3229-s-shields-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2025 - [3225 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025 - [3221 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3221-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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