# Building permits at 548 W 37th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 21, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: right side of garage. | $15,000 | [B200447810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447810/) |
| Aug 7, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair's to the rear porch of a single family residence | $700 | [100503269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100503269/) |

## 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), 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/) | 510 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/) | 860 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), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Scope: drainage system with dedicated electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement. | $15,863 | [B200513490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513490/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [3636 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3636-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: front facade, replace limestone on windows. | $15,000 | [B200512164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512164/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [3544 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3544-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |
| Jun 14, 2026 | [3607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3607-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $17,750 | [B200474602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474602/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.22 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:

- [556 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025
- [534 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/534-w-37th-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 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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