# Building permits at 4858 S May St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 11: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 2026 | Other | For permit 101038557: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101038557. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200461739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461739/) |
| May 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel to existing 2 story, 4 dwelling unit frame building. Replace existing rear open wood porch. New plumbing, mechanical, and electric system, as per plans. | $80,000 | [101038557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101038557/) |
| Mar 28, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Front (4) unit building, interior remodel & replace exist. Open rear porch as per plans certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit | $40,000 | [100658956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100658956/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [4815 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-elizabeth-st/) | 730 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 15 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $2,800 | [B200508405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508405/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [1017 W 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1017-w-48th-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor. | $4,500 | [B200508590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508590/) |

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

- [5004 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5004-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [5006 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5006-s-may-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [5039 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5039-s-may-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025
- [5134 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5134-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026
- [5239 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025
- [5247 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [5313 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5313-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 1, 2025
- [5325 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025
- [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [5345 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5345-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2022

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