# Building permits at 537 E 44th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at five addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $2.1M.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 12, 2025: 2019 SPR. Correct violations including porch repair. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 440 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019 SPR. Correct violations including porch repair, chimney re-build and tuck-pointing on south & east elevations of brick building as per plans (occupancy R-2, construction iiia) | $30,000 | [101065586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065586/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | [4345 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4345-s-forrestville-ave/) | 220 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [4456 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4456-s-vincennes-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $28,552 | [B200479258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479258/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4320 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-s-langley-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,900 | [B200508131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508131/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4433 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4433-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 440 ft SE | 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 28, 2026 | [4501 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-s-vincennes-ave/) | 730 ft SW | 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/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [4437 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4437-s-vincennes-ave/) | 500 ft SW | 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 6, 2026 | [501 E 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-43rd-st/) | 770 ft NW | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 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/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509638/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [4233 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $18,700 | [B200509640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509640/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [4301 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4301-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Convert first floor (only) of existing type IIIA construction 2-story masonry office building to new daycare. New mechanical, electrical and plumbing for first floor only, 2 new interior openings in masonry to combine all units (change of occupancy from B to e-2) new parking lot, driveway, landscape | $25,000 | [101077612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077612/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [4414 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4414-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: exterior improvements to existing cps elementary school playground including new resilient resurfacing playlot with new playground equipment, and landscape and. Removal of existing playground features and regrading. (Cps project number 2026-26541-npl) (occupancy group e-1, construction | $626,913 | [101081859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081859/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [4415 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4415-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi W | 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 15, 2026 | [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| 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 W | 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 14, 2026 | [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) |

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