# Building permits at 501 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $2.1M. Five permits on record here. The newest, May 6: Exterior rooftop pergola and structure on existing occupiable rooftop on three-story single family home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits (26 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 390 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: exterior rooftop pergola and structure on existing occupiable rooftop on three-story single family home (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $2,500 | [101059050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059050/) | | Oct 24, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Erect new detached 3 car 3b construction class garage as per plan. Revision to permit #100804533 issued 5/29/2019 | $20,000 | [100840519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100840519/) | | Jul 12, 2019 | Other | Alt code approval to permit # 100804533 to use pvc pipes and fitting below grade | Not listed | [100830291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100830291/) | | May 29, 2019 | New building | Erect a new 2 story w/ basement frame single family residence w/ basement, rooftop stairway encl., rear metal open deck and front entry stairs and detached 3 car frame garage as per plans. New wrought iron fence.(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $280,000 | [100804533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100804533/) | | Oct 22, 2007 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a single story brick commercfial building. | $26,000 | [B100201696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100201696/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 27 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 770 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 770 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509640/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 450 ft NW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rear porch with stair at 1st/2nd/3rd story, detached 3 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $650,737 | [101084889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084889/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4345 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4345-s-forrestville-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x14'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $38,109 | [B200511281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511281/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 900 ft NE | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $500 | [101082249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082249/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 900 ft NE | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $1,500 | [101082248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082248/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4301 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4301-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 710 ft W | Alteration or repair | Convert first floor (only) of existing type IIIA construction 2-story masonry office building to new daycare. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing for first floor only, 2 new interior openings in masonry to combine all units (change of occupancy from B to e-2) new parking lot, driveway, landscape | $25,000 | [101077612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077612/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 390 ft NW | Other | For permit 101080677: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479427/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 410 ft NW | Other | For permit 101077678: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479425/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 550 ft NW | Other | For permit 101080684: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479601/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 550 ft NW | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 428 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and 1 detached garage for 2 parking spaces located on the same lot. Blg includes, exit roof penthouse enclosure, one open exit exterior stair up to private roof deck and t/garage, open yard space | $1,200,000 | [101080684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080684/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 390 ft NW | New building | 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 443 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and and 1 detached garage for 2 parking space located on the same lot. Blg includes, one open rear exit exterior stair up to 2nd and 3rd floor t/ garage deck and private roof deck #1 - private roo | $1,200,000 | [101080677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080677/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [4257 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4257-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 720 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east, south and west elevations. | $46,800 | [B200472351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472351/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4352 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4352-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 950 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 5. Location: rear coach house/garage. | $20,000 | [B200471134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471134/) | | May 14, 2026 | [4437 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4437-s-vincennes-ave/) | 990 ft S | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC : erect new 6 unit 4 story VA aparment building with basement, fully sprinkled system 13-r, first, second, third fl front porches, fourth fl rear roof deck and 6 car garage with roof deck, existing occupancy R-2, proposed occupancy R-2, type construction VA, per plans | $2,137,050 | [101082202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082202/) | | May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 410 ft NW | New building | Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck/stair enclosure, rear 3 story stairs, 5' front metal/6' side wood fences, and 1 ADA space garage, per plans. Administrative adjustment #26-058-2/2 to reduce the required rear yard open space approved 04.23.2026. Certified pla | $1,200,000 | [101077678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077678/) | | May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 430 ft NW | Other | For permit 101077131: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467020/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $3,553 | [B200512526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512526/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4456 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4456-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $28,552 | [B200479258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479258/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [4320 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-s-langley-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,900 | [B200508131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508131/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [4209 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 750 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,698 | [B200507786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507786/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4415-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cbrb: alterations to a two-story elementary school, including second floor ceilings and lighting, first floor storefront, landscaping, and structure. No changes to existing occupancy, e-1 schools; type IB construction. | $3,000,000 | [101084154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084154/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [4313 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4313-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,425 | [B200478339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478339/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4433 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4433-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 09/08/2026 erection starts: 8/28/2026, erection ends: 8/29/2026. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073341 for the 2026 black & bronze fest on aug 29 with the same 1-24x32 sl-250 mobile stage with wings. Sound works production inc. | $4,000 | [101085341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085341/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4240 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4240-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and east side of the building. | $12,880 | [B200474454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474454/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building, 3a construction, slab-on-grade, w/ 3-story open rear steel egress stair, rear steel decks @ 2nd & 3rd floors, rear concrete patio, 3-car concrete parking pad, as per plan | $440,000 | [101082657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082657/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4501 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of solar PV panels on the flat roof of religious assembly church building | $249,750 | [101068782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068782/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 43rd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [518 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/518-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [440 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Mar 6, 2025 - [421 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/421-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [360 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/360-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026 - [324 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/324-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Apr 23, 2026 - [318 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [314 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Jan 22, 2026 - [226 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/226-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [200 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/200-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [123 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/123-e-43rd-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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