# Building permits at 4854 W Thomas St, Chicago, IL

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 6: Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: exterior brick work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 680 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: exterior brick work. | $12,880 | [B200451281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451281/) |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 60 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: two chimneys masonry rebuild. | $7,600 | [B200447835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447835/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 450 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/) | 340 ft S | 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/) | 710 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/) | 480 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/) | 400 ft N | 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/) | 890 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/) | 890 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/) | 890 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4933 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4933-w-walton-st/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [1104 N Lawler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1104-n-lawler-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation throughout 2nd floor unit of existing brick 3 story 15 du residential building (occupancy group R-2; type iiia) | $15,000 | [101080408](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080408/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [956 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-n-lavergne-ave/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [1001 N Lawler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-lawler-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: exterior load bearing walls and window openings. | $35,000 | [B200470102](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470102/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [4845 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $10,000 | [B200466459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466459/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Thomas St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4831 W Thomas St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4831-w-thomas-st/): newest permit Jul 6, 2025
- [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

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Map, both permits at this address and 15 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4854-w-thomas-st/