# Building permits at 516 E 41st St, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M. Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 24, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (24 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 410 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 24, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 0.29 kw. Array output: 0.01275 kw. Location: solar on roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-1127. | $23,000 | [B200449618](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449618/) | | Jul 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Cbc-2019self certificationnew rear framing addition to an existing single family house. | $65,000 | [101051012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101051012/) | | Oct 28, 2020 | Solar | Solar panel permit. Erect a photovoltaic solar array on the roof | $13,860 | [100896064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100896064/) | | Jun 15, 2011 | New building | Paul g. Stewart apartments new construction of 3 story 18 du building 516 E. 41St street / 3976 S. Vincennes | Not listed | [100398733](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100398733/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 25 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 870 ft SE | 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/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 790 ft N | Other | For permit 101070440: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507069/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 920 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 124 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front upper area of home. | $7,000 | [B200510835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510835/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 680 ft S | 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/) | 680 ft S | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $1,500 | [101082248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082248/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 790 ft N | Electrical | For permit 101070440: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481616/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [400 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-41st-st/) | 990 ft W | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: residential. Start date: 6/18/2026. End date: 9/16/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit a | Not listed | [B200475449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475449/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 410 ft S | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 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/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) | | Sep 27, 2026 | [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the building. | $42,000 | [B200512383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512383/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x15'-6' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $36,615 | [B200510132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510132/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [549 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: sales floor. | $10,000 | [B200508648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508648/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [401 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: elevator work. | $3,800 | [B200480854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480854/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 29, 2026 | [515 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $200,000 | [B200469481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469481/) | | May 16, 2026 | [3969 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3969-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200455898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455898/) | | May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 7, 2026 | [3957 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3957-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(american standard, 100,000 btu 13 seer, and ac unit, ground floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, in the rear of building on ground level. | $10,000 | [B200468836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468836/) | | May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 08:44 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.