# Building permits at 545 W 31st St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Oct 15, 2025: Erect a new four-story masonry building of 3 dwelling units and ground floor 1 commercial space with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | New building | Self cert: erect a new four-story masonry building of 3 dwelling units and ground floor 1 commercial space with basement | $1,720,000 | [101071931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071931/) |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC - interior remodel of existing commercial unit (cafe), 1-story, masonry building per plans.no vent or refrig. Work in scope per docs and plans. | $3,500 | [100926336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100926336/) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace drywall as needed (under 700 SQ ft); install (1) 30" x 8' -0" countertop in service area; replace (1) hand sink and install (1) 3-compartment sink in service area. | $5,500 | [100779317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100779317/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | [2942 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2942-s-wallace-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing open wood stair with new steel stair in rear yard of existing 2-story building | $10,000 | [101086766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086766/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [519 W 32nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-w-32nd-st/) | 710 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 30 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front of building at bay window area. | $2,000 | [B200514114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514114/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [3135 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3135-s-lowe-ave/) | 580 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 5. Location: exterior facade. | $26,870 | [B200511852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511852/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3159 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3159-s-lowe-ave/) | 750 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage masonry repairs. | $18,000 | [B200511112](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511112/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [442 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-31st-st/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: existing elevations. | $7,500 | [B200507745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507745/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [2939 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2939-s-parnell-ave/) | 960 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: facade. | $9,000 | [B200474623](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474623/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [721 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-31st-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $33,000 | [B200514297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514297/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [714 W 30th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-w-30th-st/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 2000 SQ. FT. Location: east side facade. | $30,000 | [B200510340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510340/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [3007 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3007-s-union-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 2 dwelling unit 2 story brick building with basement. - Interior remodel of existing 1st floor dwelling unit and new open wood porch to replace existing porch same size at same location. Remove basement dwelling unit as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspec | $55,000 | [101079286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079286/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3239 S Normal Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3239-s-normal-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, location: front exterior door. | $1,500 | [B200479737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479737/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [2951 S Canal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2951-s-canal-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-8' '. | $29,000 | [B200472092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472092/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3204 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3204-s-union-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall and finishes. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), interior work only (1st and 2nd floor ) | $15,000 | [B200473224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473224/) |

## 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 31st St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [541 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/541-w-31st-st/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025
- [532 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/532-w-31st-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [641 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/641-w-31st-st/): newest permit Jan 31, 2026
- [643 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/643-w-31st-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [442 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-w-31st-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026
- [718 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-31st-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [721 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-31st-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [352 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/352-w-31st-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [741 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/741-w-31st-st/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [749 W 31st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/749-w-31st-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025

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