531 E Bowen Ave

Chicago, IL 60653

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.

1. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open)

   Fence, wall or deck
   Apr 28$15,000
2. Remove and replace exterior wood frame porch of a three 3-story masonry building

   Alteration or repair
   Dec 5, 2024$45,000

1. Installation of flat logo signage on building wall × 2 permits

   536 E 42nd St · 250 ft S · Sign
   Aug 19$2,000
2. New 3-story, 3-unit residential masonry building

   515 E Bowen Ave · 180 ft W · New building
   May 28$440,000

1. Install solar panels on roof of principal building

   4233 S St Lawrence Ave · 680 ft S · Solar
   Sep 29$18,700
2. Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application

   615 E 42nd St · 450 ft SE · Plumbing
   Sep 24$3,553
3. Install solar panels on roof of accessory building

   4233 S St Lawrence Ave · 680 ft S · Solar
   Sep 22$18,700
4. New detached wood frame garage

   4203 S Langley Ave · 930 ft E · Fence, wall or deck
   Sep 2$36,615
5. Replacement general contractor

   443 E 42nd Pl · 960 ft SW · Contractor change
   Aug 17not listed
6. Replacement general contractor

   439 E 42nd Pl · 1,000 ft SW · Contractor change
   Aug 17not listed
7. 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 443 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and…

   443 E 42nd Pl · 960 ft SW · New building
   Jul 15$1,200,000
8. Proposed 3 story/3 unit residence w/ground floor type a unit and roof deck/stair enclosure

   439 E 42nd Pl · 1,000 ft SW · New building
   May 14$1,200,000

1. Full building permit for 3 story 3 D.U. building with basement

   433 E 42nd Pl · 0.20 mi SW · New building
   Sep 17$650,737
2. Replacement mason contractor

   545 E Oakwood Blvd · 0.23 mi N · Contractor change
   Sep 14not listed
3. Replacement plumbing contractor

   4243 S Langley Ave · 0.22 mi SE · Plumbing
   Sep 11not listed
4. Replacement general contractor

   545 E Oakwood Blvd · 0.23 mi N · Electrical
   Aug 17not listed
5. Spr 2019 CBC erect 3 story, 3 dwelling units residence with rear 2 story open deck and 3 parking spaces

   4243 S Langley Ave · 0.22 mi SE · New building
   Aug 14$730,000
6. Replacement general contractor

   428 E 42nd Pl · 0.20 mi SW · Contractor change
   Jul 24not listed
7. 2019 CBC - Erection of new 3-story apartment building- address 428 E. 42Nd pl. Consisting of total 3 du and 1…

   428 E 42nd Pl · 0.20 mi SW · New building
   Jul 21$1,200,000
8. Electrical maintenance permit

   400 E 41st St · 0.23 mi W · Electrical
   Jun 22not listed
9. New detached wood frame garage

   3969 S Langley Ave · 0.23 mi NE · Fence, wall or deck
   May 16$25,000
10. Exterior rooftop pergola and structure on existing occupiable rooftop on three-story single family home

    501 E 43rd St · 0.21 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 6$2,500
11. Replacement general contractor

    437 E 42nd Pl · 0.19 mi SW · Contractor change
    May 1not listed

Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 5, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 08:56 UTC. See the city's official records.

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