# Building permits at 4841 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $21M new building at 4717 S Calumet Ave, permitted Sep 29. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 15, 2025: New 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 990 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 15, 2025 | New building | New 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, w/ 3-story open rear egress stair, rear steel deck @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, and 3-car private masonry garage, per plan | $420,000 | [101066237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066237/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 28, 2026 | [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/) | 250 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $12,300 | [B200509396](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509396/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4823 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-prairie-ave/) | 190 ft N | Other | For permit 101076772: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508333/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [301 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/301-e-50th-st/) | 920 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 80000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: re-roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020321. | $65,000 | [B200515180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515180/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: foundation, grade beams, underground utilities, and landscape. For new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking, ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction). | $21,000,000 | [101084232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084232/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [4717 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4717-s-calumet-ave/) | 990 ft N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - pbc/dfss/2fm - #10030: piles (vertical penetration) only for new construction of a 2-story senior center to include at-grade parking (39 automobile parking spaces), ornamental fencing, trash enclosure and associated site work as per plans. (Occupancy group: a-3 / type IIB construction | $21,000,000 | [101081360](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081360/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4808 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-prairie-ave/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovations at existing 3-story + basement multi-unit (4du) brick building in order to redistribute full floor simplex units. New concrete parking pad. Mechanical, electrical and plumbing per plans. Resolve city of chicago violations. Dated: 12/19/25(occupancy group R-2; type | $312,684 | [101077197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077197/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [4826 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 750 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 / 2022 CBRC: a new building permit application for the replacement of an existing rear 3-story steel exit porch system that is attached to an existing 3-story, 3-unit apartment building with one of the same size and in the same location as per the attached permit drawings - the trades | $60,000 | [101080544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080544/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [4840 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4840-s-indiana-ave/) | 520 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south side and north side of the building. | $14,585 | [B200474811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474811/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [4908 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4908-s-indiana-ave/) | 620 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior gut rehab install new windows and doors to existing 3 story with basement 3 unit residential building to include new electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems throughout per plans. (Use group r5 construction type va) | $300,000 | [101081344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081344/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [4757 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4757-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction). Certified plan corrections are not allowed, as this permit will be used as prototype plans for future self-cert application | $450,000 | [101082143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082143/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.19 mi NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006028 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 101006028. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088894/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [424 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/424-e-49th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $40,000 | [B200512800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512800/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4919 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4919-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: rear outside basement. | $3,800 | [B200510597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510597/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4755 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4755-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction building with rear 2 story steel decks and steel egress stairs and a detached garage (3 parking spaces) per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $450,000 | [101082148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082148/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5014 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,700 | [B200481527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481527/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4800 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4800-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC. Full building permit for new 3-story brick & block.3-unit building with basement. New rear metal porch & new 3-car concrete slab open parking (occupancy group R-5, type iii-b construction). Total area of work = 5,724 gsf. PIN# 20-10-107-012. Zone rm-5. Ward 3. | $858,600 | [101083121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083121/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5001 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: courtyard. | $9,800 | [B200478844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478844/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 5'-8' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of building. | $3,000 | [B200476304](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476304/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4751 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4751-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3-story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction). Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $450,000 | [101082142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082142/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence need miner repair. | $1,500 | [B200476034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476034/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [126 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/126-e-47th-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: ground floor. | $1,000 | [B200473323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473323/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [4955 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4955-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $1,000 | [B200472578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472578/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4927 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4927-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,704 | [B200470194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470194/) | ## 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 Prairie Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4837 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4837-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Jul 24, 2025 - [4825 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Mar 3, 2025 - [4823 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4823-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [4817 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [4808 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [4749 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4749-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 - [4747 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4747-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [4937 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [4730 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit May 15, 2025 - [4623 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-prairie-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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