# Building permits at 4855 W School St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 4: Reinstate permit no 101040570 must begin work and or request inspections no later than september 2026 on. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 101040570 must begin work and or request inspections no later than september 2026 on permit no 101040570 | Not listed | [101079291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079291/) |
| Mar 8, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. New frame dormer addition to existing one and half story frame SFR. Interior alterations including electrical, HVAC and plumbing (occupancy R-5, construction type va). New rear wood deck. New two car garage. All work as per plans | $120,000 | [101040570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101040570/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4941 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4941-w-melrose-st/) | 620 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement, 2nd floor. | $4,500 | [B200510576](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510576/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [4851 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4851-w-belmont-ave/) | 670 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of millwork and casework, existing floor drains, floor sinks, cleanouts to remain - contractor to verify locations and reusability - separate permit may be required for plumbing and electrical. Location: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), dunk | $27,000 | [B200479863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479863/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [3339 N Lamon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3339-n-lamon-ave/) | 480 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 19 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit #3. | $9,239 | [B200476088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476088/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [4826 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4826-w-melrose-st/) | 390 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101063343 must begin work and or request inspection no later than august 2026 on permit no 101063343 | Not listed | [101085053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085053/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [3216 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3216-n-cicero-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 4 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $500 | [B200464970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464970/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3322 N Keating Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3322-n-keating-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC new second floor front addition, interior alterations, duplex first floor with basement and new front entry steel stairs to an existing residential building. | $48,000 | [101081514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081514/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [3313 N Keating Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3313-n-keating-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 425 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 12 SQ. FT. Location: west, north and south elevations. | $18,500 | [B200479095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479095/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3425 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-n-lavergne-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 300 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: service area. | $12,000 | [B200472939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472939/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [4921 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4921-w-newport-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 139'-0' ' (length). Location: fence around property. | $10,440 | [B200471566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471566/) |

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

- [4923 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4923-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026
- [5018 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5018-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [5316 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [5319 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5319-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [5322 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5322-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026
- [4332 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4332-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4330 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4330-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4328 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4328-w-school-st/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [4326 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4326-w-school-st/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [4315 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4315-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024

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