# Building permits at 735 S Independence Blvd, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 18: Current R-2 proposed R-2 occupancy. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Current R-2 proposed R-2 occupancy. Renovation of existing residential 6-flat, including interior build out, replacement of MEP systems with fully electrified systems, exterior masonry repair and envelope improvements, and replacement of roof. | $2,500,000 | [101076379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076379/) | | Jan 14, 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) | $45,000 | [101063526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063526/) | | Sep 17, 2013 | Fence, wall or deck | Erect a 6ft chain link fence in the rear of property | $3,000 | [100509095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100509095/) | | May 5, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Repair north parapet wall, approximately 500 bricks. | $2,000 | [100392869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100392869/) | | Apr 26, 2011 | New building | Replace rear open wood porch as per plans | $20,000 | [100389788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100389788/) | | Dec 15, 2008 | New building | Demolish existing rear open porch. Existing roof to remain. Construct new open porch in same location per plans. | $13,000 | [100268589](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100268589/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | [3721 W Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3721-w-lexington-st/) | 170 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $22,000 | [B200470014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470014/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [3801 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-harrison-st/) | 670 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), first floor. | $5,000 | [B200510540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510540/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [3610 W Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3610-w-lexington-st/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 85sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: front of home concrete porch. | $39,665 | [B200511188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511188/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [3847 W Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3847-w-polk-st/) | 800 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: proposed architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing rehabilitation (fire damage) (roof repairs, enclosed porch converted to habitable space) of existing two-story masonry residential building - two dwelling units with basement deconversion to a single-family residence per plan | $80,000 | [101079688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079688/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [3801 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-harrison-st/) | 670 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: interior and exterior of business. | $7,500 | [B200508695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508695/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st and 2nd floor. | $7,500 | [B200506782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506782/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2. Story 2 unit bldg with basement temove poech stairs and replace defective boards and guardrail pickets as per plans | $15,000 | [101085361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085361/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [3608 W Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3608-w-lexington-st/) | 970 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for concrete exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 50 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. Concrete work. | $100 | [B200481325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481325/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [3705 W Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3705-w-lexington-st/) | 350 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $1,700 | [B200480349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480349/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features in basement, includes cap and removal of drywall partitions, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and counters, eliminating piping at its source, remove appliances, restore to open basement within a two d.u. Property.locations: | $7,500 | [B200469941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469941/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 1854 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and side elevations per violations. | $2,500 | [B200472769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472769/) | | May 19, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: entire bldg. | $5,000 | [B200469755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469755/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 15 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), each units. | $10,123 | [B200469760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469760/) | | May 14, 2026 | [3846 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3846-w-flournoy-st/) | 810 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 62'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $3,500 | [B200469669](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469669/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [3913 W Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3913-w-polk-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - rear addition at second floor and interior alteration of existing 2-story single family masonry building w/ basement new rear open metal steps and new front open metal access steps w/ landing (occupancy class R-5, construction type iiia) | $5,000 | [101082052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082052/) | ## 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 S Independence Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [714 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/714-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [700 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/700-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025 - [800 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [819 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/819-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Mar 9, 2026 - [622 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/622-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [1151 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024 - [1210 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1210-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [1217 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1217-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [1224 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1224-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 - [1237 S Independence Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1237-s-independence-blvd/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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