# Building permits at 516 E 45th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3M alteration or repair at 4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr, permitted Jul 20. Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence in the rear of lot ( coach house only). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 290 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2024 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence in the rear of lot ( coach house only) | $25,000 | [B101014411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101014411/) | | Aug 12, 2013 | Electrical | We will install 120-240v 3 wire single phase 1 meter 200 amp service | $1,500 | [B100503895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100503895/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 25, 2026 | [4456 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4456-s-vincennes-ave/) | 230 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $28,552 | [B200479258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479258/) | | May 28, 2026 | [4501 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-s-vincennes-ave/) | 160 ft W | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [4510 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 990 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 550 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation. | $35,000 | [B200511467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511467/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [4345 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4345-s-forrestville-ave/) | 820 ft N | 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 20, 2026 | [4614 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4614-s-vincennes-ave/) | 910 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 240 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104007722. | $27,000 | [B200507963](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507963/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4433 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4433-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 570 ft NE | 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [4437 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4437-s-vincennes-ave/) | 290 ft NW | 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 8, 2026 | [4500 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4500-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 980 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east and south side of the building. | $25,860 | [B200469714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469714/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [528 E 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-e-46th-pl/) | 0.19 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200479809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479809/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [4530 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4530-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200507062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507062/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4600 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4600-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 28, MAX. Length 12. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair exterior walls. | $25,000 | [B200478690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478690/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4415-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 2, 2026 | [4552 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and rear enclosed porch w/roof deck, rear deck, porch and stairs demolition for an existing 2 story 1 unit brick residential building with basement. (OCC. Group R-5 constr. Type iii-b) | $169,500 | [101083523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083523/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [4352 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4352-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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 6, 2026 | [501 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-43rd-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 11:12 UTC. 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