# Building permits at 4740 S Ada St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200477597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477597/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [4815 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-elizabeth-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 15 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $2,800 | [B200508405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508405/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4715 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4715-s-laflin-st/) | 950 ft W | Other | For permit 101081337: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509011/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4823 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-bishop-st/) | 750 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019288. | $9,500 | [B200507115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507115/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4821 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-bishop-st/) | 740 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019288. | $7,500 | [B200507113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507113/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [4815 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-bishop-st/) | 700 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: proposed architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing rehabilitation of existing two-level two-dwelling unit frame residential building located at 4815 south bishop street chicago illinois 60609 | $50,000 | [101081258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081258/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [4739 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4739-s-laflin-st/) | 910 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Spr: repairs to existing rear enclosed porch and entry steps to correct violations (type v-b construction, R-2 occupancy) | $5,000 | [101080524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080524/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1455 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-47th-st/) | 980 ft NW | Other | For permit 101059749: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472940/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1455 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-47th-st/) | 980 ft NW | Other | For permit 101055139: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472934/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [4715 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4715-s-laflin-st/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to kitchen and bathrooms including new mechanical, electrical and plumbing to 4 existing dwelling units in a 2 -story frame building w/ basement and replacement of 2-story rear wood porch. No change in size. (Occupancy group R-2, type v-a construction) per plans c | $150,000 | [101081337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081337/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [4802 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4802-s-loomis-blvd/) | 430 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $9,400 | [B101079835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079835/) |

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

- [4814 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4814-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [5014 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [5026 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5026-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [5030 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5030-s-ada-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [5517 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [5607 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [5631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5631-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [5640 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [5813 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 10 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4740-s-ada-st/
