# Building permits at 634 W 37th St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2025: Spr 2019 CBC add a new roof deck to the existing one-story type VA frame 2 car detached garage with a new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC add a new roof deck to the existing one-story type VA frame 2 car detached garage with a new non-combustible access metal staircase, as per plans. | $35,000 | [101071064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071064/) | | Jul 6, 2022 | Solar | Solar panel permit. Erect a photovoltaic solar array on the roof | $30,400 | [100977315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100977315/) | | Feb 3, 2020 | New building | Erect new single family home with basement and detached two car garage | $250,000 | [100847755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100847755/) | | Jan 8, 2020 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | Not listed | [B100847445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100847445/) | | May 14, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repairs to south and east elevation to correct violations: replacing loose bricks and washout mortal, repairing parapet wall, rotted lintels with new. All work same size, location. No change in size openings. | $10,000 | [100237272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100237272/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [3700 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3700-s-lowe-ave/) | 75 ft S | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [3622 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3622-s-emerald-ave/) | 760 ft NW | 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/) | 700 ft 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/) | 870 ft 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/) | 790 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [3811 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3811-s-parnell-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | | May 19, 2026 | [3817 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3817-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $7,276 | [B200470370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470370/) | | May 7, 2026 | [3832 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3832-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3842 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3842-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 100971505: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467385/) | ## 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: - [610 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [556 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/556-w-37th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 - [548 W 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/548-w-37th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 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 - [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 Oct 13, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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