# Building permits at 536 E 47th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 30, 2025: ***(Self-certification project / 2019 cbc) (2) new interior office build-out of the 1st floor space all work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 560 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | ***(Self-certification project / 2019 cbc) (2) new interior office build-out of the 1st floor space all work as per plans. (Construction type: iii-a / occupancy classification: b) | $600,000 | [101065219](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065219/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

10 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 21, 2026 | [4809 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-s-forrestville-ave/) | 820 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101061246 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***april 2027*** on permit no 101061246 | Not listed | [101088765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088765/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [4822 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 990 ft S | 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). | $685,384 | [101084910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084910/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [446 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-47th-st/) | 560 ft W | New building | Revision to permit #101067249 sc 2019 CBC installing a new metal permanent pergola with a cocrete stage below in the existing garden space adjact the art gallery. (Type 3a constructions) | $25,000 | [101087755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087755/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [528 E 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-e-46th-pl/) | 340 ft N | 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 20, 2026 | [4614 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4614-s-vincennes-ave/) | 600 ft NW | 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 2, 2026 | [4552 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-champlain-ave/) | 980 ft NE | 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 25, 2026 | [4718 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4718-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 340 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: south side of building). | $8,000 | [B200471642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471642/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [4821 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 4. Location: third floor on both sides. | $3,550 | [B200471980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471980/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [4738 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4738-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006028 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***december 2026*** on permit no 101006028. Separate admin change require to update contractor | Not listed | [101088894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088894/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [4728 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4728-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Addition | For permit 101076805: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469092/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 13:09 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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