# Building permits at 531 E Bowen Ave, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $1.2M. Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 28: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits (21 projects) since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 180 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 28, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 80 square feet. | $15,000 | [B200457446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457446/) | | Dec 5, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and replace exterior wood frame porch of a three 3-story masonry building. With new wood frame porch. (Occupancy group R-2; type IIIB construction) and address city violations for the rear porch. | $45,000 | [101059237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059237/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [536 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-42nd-st/) | 250 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/) | 250 ft S | Sign | Installation of flat logo signage on building wall. | $1,500 | [101082248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082248/) | | May 28, 2026 | [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/) | 180 ft W | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 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/) | 680 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 450 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 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 680 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509640/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 930 ft E | 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 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 960 ft 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/) | 1,000 ft 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 960 ft 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 1,000 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.20 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 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.23 mi 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 11, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Plumbing | For permit 101085145: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101085145. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200511213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511213/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 3 story, 3 dwelling units residence with rear 2 story open deck and 3 parking spaces. Erect 4' high metal fence and gate. | $730,000 | [101085145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085145/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.20 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/) | 0.20 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/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [400 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-41st-st/) | 0.23 mi 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 16, 2026 | [3969 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3969-s-langley-ave/) | 0.23 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 6, 2026 | [501 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-43rd-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.19 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E Bowen Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [515 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [451 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/451-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025 - [410 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/410-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2025 - [654 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/654-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 - [656 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/656-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [725 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/725-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Jan 28, 2025 - [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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