# Building permits at 627 E 38th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 5, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 5, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200441145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441145/) | | Apr 18, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 4000-56254-01 resi | Not listed | [B100520903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100520903/) | | Nov 30, 2007 | New building | Constructed new 3-story, 14 unit multifamily dwelling per plans.conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $310,000 | [100213903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100213903/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 24, 2026 | [549 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-e-pershing-rd/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: sales floor. | $10,000 | [B200508648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508648/) | | May 6, 2026 | [3753 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 910 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: interior alteration to lower level in a 2-story health center building. Updates include architectural, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. Building occupancy type 'b' business to remain upon completion of work. Building is type ii-b construction | $600,000 | [101082415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082415/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101070440: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507069/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [502 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/502-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 124 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front upper area of home. | $7,000 | [B200510835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510835/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200509306](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509306/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3851 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200509292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509292/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | For permit 101070440: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481616/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [3858 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | New building | Permit expires on 09/23/2026 erection starts: 8/7/2026, erection ends: 8/8/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2023 permit 101025655 for the 2026 bud billiken day parade tent canopy at mandrake park on aug 8, 2026. Same 1-40x60 frame canopy. Csem. | $3,000 | [101086352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086352/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [515 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $200,000 | [B200469481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469481/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 11:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.