# Building permits at 538 W Root St, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 12: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $26,549 | [B200507092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507092/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [601 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-root-st/) | 270 ft W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 5; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior buildings window. | $10,000 | [B200511062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511062/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 960 ft W | Grading | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior concrete deck. | $5,000 | [B200507886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507886/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 960 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: front entrance platform; exterior brick; copings. | $7,500 | [B200481218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481218/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 960 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 300'-0' ' (length). Location: fencing on 41st street side and on union side. | $5,000 | [B200481438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481438/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [531 W 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/531-w-42nd-st/) | 420 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 10'-8' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Location: west elevation. | $100 | [B200477636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477636/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [600 W 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-41st-st/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #101033866 to establish building is construction type IIIB existing non conforming. Eliminate the fire-proofing of existing roof construction as it is not required for IIIB per correction mediation meeting and certified plan corrections of previous permit. | $1,000 | [101082095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082095/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence in back yard. | $3,000 | [B200514127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514127/) |

## More on this street

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

- [521 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/521-w-root-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [519 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-root-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [510 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/510-w-root-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025
- [601 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-root-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026
- [605 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/605-w-root-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025
- [442 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-root-st/): newest permit Oct 17, 2025
- [234 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/234-w-root-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2024

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-07 07:01 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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Map, the one permit at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/538-w-root-st/