# Building permits at 809 E 42nd Pl, 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.

Six permits on record here. The newest, May 6: Replacement of door operator on one 2500lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 770 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 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/) |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: paarpet. | $7,500 | [B200423146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423146/) |
| Feb 10, 2021 | Elevator | Replace/repair all parts as needed, including governor tail sheave, and governor cables, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018080) both cars | $8,930 | [100908758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100908758/) |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Elevator | Perform fire service mandate upgrade on two(2) 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevators, and install (1) new valve on #1 elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018080) | $79,427 | [100869280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100869280/) |
| Aug 17, 2017 | Other | Install thermostatic mixing valves on sinks and waterheater. | $2,000 | [100721342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100721342/) |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Repair east and north parapet walls approx 240 sq.ft. All work same as existing. No structural work. Subject to field inspections. | $7,000 | [100717372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100717372/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 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/) | 250 ft SW | 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 11, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 770 ft W | 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4203 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4203-s-langley-ave/) | 790 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [755 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-e-41st-st/) | 930 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $4,128 | [B200481974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481974/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [4243 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4243-s-langley-ave/) | 770 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 560 ft N | 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/) | 560 ft N | 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 20, 2026 | [4314 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4314-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 570 ft S | Elevator | Modernization of only hydraulic passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity @ 125fpm, 3 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001353). | $229,608 | [101083756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083756/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | [4320 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4320-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,900 | [B200508131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508131/) |

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