# Building permits at 4831 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 6, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 6, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x28'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $28,000 | [B200429306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200429306/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [4902 W Augusta Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4902-w-augusta-blvd/) | 690 ft SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 2 story 2 d.u. Frame residential building withbasement, front one (1) story open entry stairs, rear 2 story open entry stairs and rear 2 car detached frame garage as per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $400,000 | [101085439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085439/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [4920 W Cortez St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4920-w-cortez-st/) | 600 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 crbc interior alterations to the existing two dwelling unit building with a basement, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $200,000 | [101087974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087974/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [4850 W Cortez St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4850-w-cortez-st/) | 320 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing rear 2 story enclosed stairs, proposed rear 2 story stairs, internal renovations to duplex basement/1st floor of an existing 2 story/2 unit residence, per plans. | $150,000 | [101081944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081944/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1049 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1049-n-lavergne-ave/) | 940 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, individual units and backyard.. | $10,000 | [B200508294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508294/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [4815 W Haddon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-w-haddon-ave/) | 370 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall and flooring (no plumbing work, no electrical work, no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $30,000 | [B200478104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478104/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [1140 N Lamon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-lamon-ave/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to men's and women's restroom, includes replacement of finishes, plumbing, electrical and mechanical equipment with new.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), mens and womens restroom at st floor. | $45,878 | [B200476138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476138/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1000 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-n-cicero-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east elevations. | $7,500 | [B200468083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468083/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1000 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-n-cicero-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of building. | $10,000 | [B200468068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468068/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1000 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-n-cicero-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200468049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468049/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4933 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4933-w-walton-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | New building | 4933 W Walton st - spr 2019 CBC - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building, with front stair, rear 2 story wood deck with stair, and detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space (occupancy R-5; construction type 5a) | $350,000 | [101086097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086097/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [956 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-n-lavergne-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 6. Location: tuckpointing and (10) lintel repair & replacement. | $5,000 | [B200507173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507173/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4816 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-w-crystal-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 35. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $5,000 | [B200506739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506739/) | ## 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 Thomas St with permits, nearest house number first: - [4854 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4854-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Jan 6, 2026 - [4935 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4935-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [4516 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4516-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [4502 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4502-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Dec 8, 2025 - [4453 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4453-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [4348 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 - [4331 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4331-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026 - [5457 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5457-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [3902 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3902-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [3220 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3220-w-thomas-st/): newest permit May 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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