# Building permits at 706 E 38th Pl, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Jan 15, 2025: Replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 630 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration.(occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $21,000 | [101063598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063598/) | | Dec 6, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4011-51590 | Not listed | [B100565427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100565427/) | | 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 | [100305877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100305877/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 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/) | 690 ft 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/) | 650 ft 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/) | 630 ft 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 6, 2026 | [3753 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 650 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 1, 2026 | [3852 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200509295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509295/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [3848 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200509127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509127/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [549 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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/) | 0.25 mi W | 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/) | | May 16, 2026 | [3969 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3969-s-langley-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | 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 11, 2026 | [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: lights on building. | $100 | [B200467603](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467603/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 21:04 UTC. 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