# Building permits at 755 E 41st St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M alteration or repair at 4242 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted Sep 29.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 24: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $4,128 | [B200481974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481974/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 830 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 440 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/) | 440 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/) | 880 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/) | 860 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [809 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/809-e-42nd-pl/) | 930 ft S | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018080) | $41,817 | [101083200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083200/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [4242 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4242-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration of existing 3-story building including change of use to business offices and first floor cafe. Project includes addition of elevator serving basement through 3rd floors; alteration of room layout and associated MEP system alterations, including new rooftop doas unit. (Occup | $5,000,000 | [101058720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058720/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [615 E 42nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/615-e-42nd-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $3,553 | [B200512526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512526/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [4049 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4049-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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. | $3,900 | [B200511663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511663/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Plumbing | For permit 101085145: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101085145. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200511213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511213/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 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 | [3990 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3990-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [4035 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4035-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 750 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $14,488 | [B200507298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507298/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 3 story, 3 dwelling units residence with rear 2 story open deck and 3 parking spaces. Erect 4' high metal fence and gate. | $730,000 | [101085145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085145/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 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 14, 2026 | [3945 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3945-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.25 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 NE | 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 | [4053 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4053-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: detached garage. | $6,852 | [B200471754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471754/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 10:40 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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