# Building permits at 4947 W Grace St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $500,000 alteration or repair at 3833 N Cicero Ave, permitted Oct 8.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 19: Replacement other contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Other | For permit 101078358: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506687/) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Other | For permit 101078358: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200468535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468535/) |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: existing 2 flat r5 residential dwelling unit converted to single family (1) du with interior remodel & 2nd floor addition, new plumbing, HVAC & electrical | $150,000 | [101078358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078358/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [4855 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4855-w-waveland-ave/) | 900 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 106 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $3,000 | [B200514925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514925/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [4902 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4902-w-waveland-ave/) | 730 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200513323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513323/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [4945 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4945-w-berenice-ave/) | 330 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 120'-0' ' (length). Location: fence on side and rear yards. | $5,500 | [B200509176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509176/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4943 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-w-byron-st/) | 660 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 150'-0' ' (length). Location: around back yard. | $13,960 | [B200508428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508428/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [4929 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4929-w-berenice-ave/) | 370 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 140'-0' ' (length). Location: sides and front. | $5,000 | [B200477782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477782/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3833 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-n-cicero-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self certification for an interior remodel of an existing office space into a new 5050 sf medical office scope includes architectural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. No exterior work included as part of the remodel | $500,000 | [101083351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083351/) |
| Oct 4, 2026 | [3825 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3825-n-cicero-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment and back yard. | $8,000 | [B200508965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508965/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [4910 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4910-w-addison-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200507499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507499/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5124 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5124-w-warwick-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: interior and exterior rehab and second floor addition onto existing 1 story with basement single family residence, remove rear enclosed porch and replace with new roofed wood deck and new detached 2 car garage, as per architect's plans. The scope of work includes: architectural,  | $125,000 | [101083333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083333/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5118 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-w-berenice-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $5,080 | [B200508431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508431/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [4829 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4829-w-dakin-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1855 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $13,257 | [B200474372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474372/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [3757 N Cicero Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3757-n-cicero-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(american standard, ycd150d3h0aa, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $10,000 | [B200474529](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474529/) |

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

- [4746 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 19, 2025
- [5159 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5159-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025
- [4714 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4714-w-grace-st/): newest permit May 5, 2025
- [4707 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4707-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [5256 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5256-w-grace-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2024
- [5337 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [5339 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026
- [5406 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5406-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025
- [5410 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026

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