# Building permits at 534 W 37th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Spr2019 CBC: renovation of exist 2 story masonry single family residential building with an exist 1-car. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr2019 CBC: renovation of exist 2 story masonry single family residential building with an exist 1-car garage.occupancy: r5, construction type IIIA | $100,000 | [101068652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068652/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

4 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 15. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: church parking lot. | $1,500 | [B200512454](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512454/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [3811 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-s-parnell-ave/) | 830 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc convert south half of basement into a dwelling unit for a total of two units. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. (Occupancy R-2, construction 3a) certified plan corrections. | $50,000 | [101084180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084180/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Other | For permit 101067673: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506810/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior renovations of existing 2-story SFR, new floor addition with new roof structure, new rear wd frame deck, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing as per plans(occupancy: r5 construction type: va) no change in occupancy | $150,000 | [101076204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076204/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html

## More on this street

Other addresses on W 37th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [548 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/548-w-37th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025
- [556 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [510 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/510-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [610 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026
- [634 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/634-w-37th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [830 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/830-w-37th-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026
- [835 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/835-w-37th-st/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [960 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/960-w-37th-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [1100 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-37th-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025
- [1121 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1121-w-37th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/534-w-37th-st/