# Building permits at 642 W 43rd St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jul 17, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior facade. | $31,050 | [B200431335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431335/) | | Jul 10, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: interior. | $128,243 | [B200431333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431333/) | | Jul 9, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), bathroom, utility room, and hall. | $10,000 | [B200431327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431327/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [4228 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4228-s-lowe-ave/) | 160 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: fence in back yard. | $3,000 | [B200514127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514127/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [555 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-w-43rd-st/) | 580 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2002 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: detached garage, main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $9,635 | [B200514854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514854/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [4405 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4405-s-union-ave/) | 780 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200507447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507447/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [4407 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4407-s-union-ave/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $25,000 | [101087813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087813/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [4420 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4420-s-union-ave/) | 990 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $18,000 | [B200508039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508039/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [655 W 43rd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/655-w-43rd-pl/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 35 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and outside. | $4,500 | [B200478305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478305/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [531 W 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/531-w-42nd-st/) | 980 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 10'-8' ' (height) x 24'-0' ' (length). Location: west elevation. | $100 | [B200477636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477636/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [4200 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4200-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: main area. | $46,489 | [B200512351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512351/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [601 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-root-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 5; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior buildings window. | $10,000 | [B200511062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511062/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [544 W 44th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/544-w-44th-pl/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 84'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $500 | [B200474404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474404/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior concrete deck. | $5,000 | [B200507886](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507886/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4359 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4359-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | For permit 100868820: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508719/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4355 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4355-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Other | For permit 100868807: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508714](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508714/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [4353 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4353-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Other | For permit 100868803: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508703/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [538 W Root St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/538-w-root-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $26,549 | [B200507092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507092/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: front entrance platform; exterior brick; copings. | $7,500 | [B200481218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481218/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [4122 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4122-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 300'-0' ' (length). Location: fencing on 41st street side and on union side. | $5,000 | [B200481438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481438/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [4359 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4359-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100868820 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100868820. Separate admin change required to update gencon | Not listed | [101086741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086741/) | | Jul 31, 2026 | [4355 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4355-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100868807 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100868807. Separate admin change required to update gencon | Not listed | [101086739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086739/) | ## 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 43rd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [555 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Oct 12, 2026 - [440 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [1032 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 - [252 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/252-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2021 - [1101 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [1102 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1102-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [1556 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1556-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2025 - [1723 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1723-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [1929 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1929-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [1950 W 43rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1950-w-43rd-st/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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