# Building permits at 551 E 47th St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jan 6, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 6, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: elevator recall system. | $8,300 | [B200398774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200398774/) | | Apr 17, 2024 | Elevator | Installation (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2500lbs @ 150fpm, 4 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $76,762 | [101048919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101048919/) | | Apr 13, 2023 | Electrical | Install temporary electrical service | $700 | [B101012692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101012692/) | | Oct 25, 2022 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: new 4-story mixed-use residential (r-2) 6 d.u. & Mercantile (m) building w/ private garage (u) type 3-a construction. All work per plans. Fully sprinklered building. Elevator installation is separate submission to elevator bureau. | $2,700,000 | [100962983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100962983/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 25, 2026 | [4718 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4718-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 200 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [4809 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4809-s-forrestville-ave/) | 760 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/) | 890 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/) | 690 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/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 750 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/) | 960 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [4821 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 880 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), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3 only | $60,000 | [B200479291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479291/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2 only | $60,000 | [B200478370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478370/) | | May 4, 2026 | [4728 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4728-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 47th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [536 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-e-47th-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [635 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-e-47th-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025 - [446 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/446-e-47th-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [442 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/442-e-47th-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [436 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/436-e-47th-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025 - [707 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-e-47th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025 - [708 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/708-e-47th-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2026 - [740 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-47th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [349 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/349-e-47th-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2026 - [339 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/339-e-47th-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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