# Building permits at 743 E 40th St, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Feb 5: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 8.82 kw. Array output: 9.38 kw. Location: rooftop of garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #13-0674. | $29,148 | [B200457896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457896/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | [755 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-e-41st-st/) | 460 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $4,128 | [B200481974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481974/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, office, garage, utility room, units 1 & 2. | $4,500 | [B200479655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479655/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2625 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: this is just the roof.. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020671. | $25,000 | [B200475249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475249/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [3969 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3969-s-langley-ave/) | 470 ft NW | 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/) | 470 ft N | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.24 mi W | 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 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x15'-6' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $36,615 | [B200510132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510132/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck at the front of the house. | $24,193 | [B200507072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507072/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [545 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/545-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3990 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3990-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 88, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 2200 SQ. FT. Location: east facade (ellis) / south facade (40th street). | $224,000 | [B200481615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481615/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | Newe installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $24,193 | [101086935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086935/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3858 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3945 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3945-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,958 | [B200477804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477804/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5291 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: principle building roof, garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018821. | $144,624 | [B200476597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476597/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: in-kind replacement 3-story exterior rear open porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-2, type IIIA construction). | $10,000 | [101083017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083017/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 40th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [910 E 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/910-e-40th-st/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/743-e-40th-st/