# Building permits at 633 E 38th Pl, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 16, 2024: Spr 2019 CBRC - replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration.(occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $26,000 | [101062810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062810/) |
| Aug 14, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Rear porch emergency repairs per structural engineers report: ledger boards, stringers, bolts. Subject to field inspection. | $5,000 | [100305896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100305896/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 830 ft 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/) | 970 ft 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [549 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-e-pershing-rd/) | 550 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 830 ft 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [515 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/515-e-pershing-rd/) | 730 ft 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3858 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 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/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [3969 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3969-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $25,000 | [B200455898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455898/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3753 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 04:56 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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