# Building permits at 4835 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 550 ft since May 1, the largest $500,000.

One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 12, 2024: Replacement of an existing open 2-story wood exit porch system that is attached to an existing frame. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 430 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: replacement of an existing open 2-story wood exit porch system that is attached to an existing frame, 2-story, 2-unit apartment building in conjunction with DOB violations # cn070034 and nc2011 from 07/27/2009, as per the attached permit drawing set - same size and in the same l | $48,000 | [101061350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061350/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | [4825 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-union-ave/) | 55 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to restore opening at 1st floor unit from unpermitted conversion to two units on one flrr (restore to one unit on 1st flr).locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, first floor unit 1. | $1,000 | [B200469960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469960/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [619 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/619-w-48th-st/) | 530 ft NE | New building | Erect 2 story masonry single family building and 1 story framed 2-car garage at rear per plans. | $200,000 | [101083840](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083840/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [735 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-48th-pl/) | 430 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-9' ' (height) x 80'-0' ' (length). Location: new wrought iron fence in front 5'-9" high. | $3,500 | [B200512895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512895/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4747 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4747-s-union-ave/) | 530 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200508914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508914/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration for new ppe gear storage room at basement level to include associated mechanical and electrical work. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement.. | $300,000 | [B200476624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476624/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [732 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-48th-pl/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | Revised footing of garage, interior renovations, proposed skylights for an exsting 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $20,000 | [101080864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080864/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof of existing firehouse. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018605. | $350,000 | [B200475087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475087/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 970 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof parapet. | $75,000 | [B200475093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475093/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [4721 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4721-s-union-ave/) | 770 ft N | New building | Construct new 2 car masonry and frame detached garage at rear of lot per plans | $5,000 | [101068785](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068785/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [735 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-48th-pl/) | 430 ft W | New building | New two story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel covered porch with stairs. Rear first floor deck under 2nd floor overhang. New detached two car garage. 250 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $500,000 | [101082943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082943/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [4639 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4639-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 17 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020755. | $12,000 | [B200479381](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479381/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Other | For permit b200471823: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478003/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [613 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/613-w-47th-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101057506 to change the permitted structural elements to pre cast concrete for 2 story, i-b addition to existing 1 story, iii-a general manufacturing tofu processing facility as per plans (occupancy: f1 & s1; const. Type i-b) *structural peer review* | Not listed | [101079592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079592/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 7. Specific location: entire house. | $5,000 | [B200471815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471815/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 12 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), entire house. | $10,000 | [B200471823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471823/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [638 W 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/638-w-47th-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 4. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: first floor. | $15,000 | [B200468530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468530/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [4825 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [4801 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4801-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024
- [4747 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4747-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [4721 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4721-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [4639 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4639-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jul 20, 2026
- [4600 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4600-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 6, 2024
- [5101 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5101-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026
- [4539 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4539-s-union-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [5138 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5138-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 16 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-s-union-ave/