# Building permits at 708 E 47th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7M alteration or repair at 4659 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted May 20. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Mar 13: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (20 projects) since May 1. Five are new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 13, 2026 | Plumbing | For permit 101071505: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200461860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461860/) | | Nov 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to convert existing unoccupied 2nd floor space to a counseling center per plans. | $713,450 | [101071505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071505/) | | Apr 10, 2024 | Elevator | Install (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2000lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 2 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $140,000 | [101048486](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101048486/) | | Jun 23, 2021 | Other | Reinstate permit no. 100788428; Inspection must be requested no later than 12.21.2021 | Not listed | [100928116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100928116/) | | Jan 8, 2019 | Other | Revision to permit#100788428 change GC to g.c.r.services inc. | Not listed | [100799958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100799958/) | | Dec 11, 2018 | Alteration or repair | [Self-certification project] exterior repairs and interior alterations to an existing 2-story, type 3b commercial mercantile/office building as per plans. | $375,000 | [100788428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100788428/) | | Sep 25, 2007 | Sign | Masonry repairs: replace damaged brick as needed, rebuild store front knee wall, clean and seal all masonry on the south elevation only, replace store front aluminum frames and glass. Electrical repairs to include: remove old store front sign from front of the building. | $15,000 | [100201982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100201982/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3 only | $60,000 | [B200479291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479291/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [4623 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4623-s-evans-ave/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall, electrical and finishes (no mechanical work, no plumbing work) (no floor plan alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2 only | $60,000 | [B200478370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478370/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 590 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101078580. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement through roof. | Not listed | [B200475499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475499/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [4552 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4552-s-champlain-ave/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and rear enclosed porch w/roof deck, rear deck, porch and stairs demolition for an existing 2 story 1 unit brick residential building with basement. (OCC. Group R-5 constr. Type iii-b) | $169,500 | [101083523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083523/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [4718 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4718-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 870 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: south side of building). | $8,000 | [B200471642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471642/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 590 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing 2 story bank to single tenant medical care facility including new masonry trash enclosure (con type 1b fs occ b) interior demo under separate permit 101076386 - electrical service and main switchboard msb-1 not included - to be permitted separately | $7,000,000 | [101078580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078580/) | | May 4, 2026 | [4728 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4728-s-evans-ave/) | 400 ft SE | Addition | For permit 101076805: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469092/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [4509 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4509-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | New building | 2019 CBC: New construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. To include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fencing and 5'-4" high masonry trash enclosure. (Proposed construction: iii-b; proposed occupancy: m) | $1,200,000 | [101078806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078806/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | For permit b200479120: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511597/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [4822 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for 3 story 3 d.u. Building with basement, rear porch with stair at 1st/2nd/3rd story, detached 3 car garage as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $685,384 | [101084910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084910/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification existing antenna rooftop per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479120/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [528 E 46th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/528-e-46th-pl/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200479809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479809/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [824 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-e-48th-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 24 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 50. Specific location: 2nd floor, main floor, basement, and garage. | $1,000 | [B200479341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479341/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [4853 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4853-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3 story 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $400,000 | [101084030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084030/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [4849 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-s-langley-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3 story 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $400,000 | [101084029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084029/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [4847 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4847-s-langley-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new 3 story 3 dwelling units building with detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space as per plans ( occupancy group R-5, construction type 5a)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $400,000 | [101084028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084028/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [824 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-e-48th-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation and proposed rear open deck at existing 2 story single family residence. (Occupancy R-5; construction type iiia)**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $45,000 | [101076651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076651/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [825 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-48th-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodeling only of 1st & 2nd floors and remove existing enclosed porch and roof deck. (OCC. GRP. R-2; Const'n type iii-b) | $60,000 | [101084490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084490/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [4750 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4750-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the house. | $22,800 | [B200475760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475760/) | | May 26, 2026 | [4821 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4821-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 4. Location: third floor on both sides. | $3,550 | [B200471980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471980/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4730 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on the roof of the house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $28,000 | [B200470920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470920/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 01:51 UTC. 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