# Building permits at 816 E 49th St, Chicago, IL New buildings permitted at three addresses within 850 ft since May 1, the largest $400,000. Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 25: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1. The nearest permit for a new building is 830 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 25, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west&east-masonry repairs cornice, joints, chimney. | $14,300 | [B200474869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474869/) | | Feb 5, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: west side of building). | $3,500 | [B200458044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458044/) | | Sep 25, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 5 open wood porches and stairs | $55,000 | [100285792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100285792/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 17 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [4900 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4900-s-drexel-blvd/) | 350 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basements, stairways. | $180,000 | [B200512946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512946/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [4949 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4949-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 590 ft S | Elevator | Complete modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators. Car 1: 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors and car 2: 4000lbs capacity, 8 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001362). | $52,038 | [101088058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088058/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [4825 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-drexel-blvd/) | 650 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101063789. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 15 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: elev lbys on each flr and elev mach | Not listed | [B200473679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473679/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [4808 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4808-s-drexel-blvd/) | 610 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodeling only of 1st & 2nd floors and add a roof deck. (OCC. GRP. R-2; Const'n type iii-b) | $10,000 | [101085594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085594/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [824 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-e-48th-st/) | 670 ft N | 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/) | 830 ft W | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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 17, 2026 | [4928 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4928-s-langley-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 7. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: unit 209 only. | $1,200 | [B200478455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478455/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [824 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-e-48th-st/) | 670 ft N | 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/) | 590 ft N | 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/) | 820 ft NE | 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 27, 2026 | [4917 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4917-s-drexel-blvd/) | 610 ft E | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services. 2019 CBC. Revisions to permit #101063790. Existing 12 story, 59 dwelling unit building. Revisions include interior common area minor layout changes and added mini split system at first floor accessory leasing office, revision to faucet model at leasing office restroom, rem | $80,000 | [101079617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079617/) | | May 27, 2026 | [4825 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-drexel-blvd/) | 650 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services. 2019 CBC. Revisions to permit #101063789. Existing 15 story, 77 dwelling unit building. Interior common area ground floor revisions include removal of the new counter top workstation at the office center, adding new outlets at office center, minor adjustments to lighting p | $125,000 | [101079616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079616/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4816 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-s-drexel-blvd/) | 550 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: side exterior wall. | $20,000 | [B200469013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469013/) | | May 14, 2026 | [834 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-e-50th-st/) | 690 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration for roof replacement of existing elementary school and site modifications for accessibility. Occupancy group e-1, construction type ii-b. | $2,685,000 | [101078645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078645/) | | May 4, 2026 | [834 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-e-50th-st/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf rm. | $36,000 | [B200467945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467945/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 4, 2026 | [5019 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5019-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: west side exterior brick wall. | $14,500 | [B200480192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480192/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4845 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 2-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $59,140 | [101085985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085985/) | | May 26, 2026 | [663 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/663-e-50th-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: renovation to an existing 3 story 3 dwelling unit building w/basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $225,000 | [101083063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083063/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4730 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.19 mi N | 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/) | | May 4, 2026 | [4728 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4728-s-evans-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) | | May 1, 2026 | [933 E 48th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/933-e-48th-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations for new dwelling unit at 1st fl. Of an existing 2-story with no basement masonry building w/ 2nd floor du (nic), to convert to a new two-flat use, MEP as per plans. (Construction type IIIA, occupancy: r5) | $100,000 | [101080678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080678/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 49th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [835 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/835-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [839 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-e-49th-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [925 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/925-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [1030 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1030-e-49th-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [1050 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-e-49th-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [1150 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-e-49th-st/): newest permit Apr 16, 2026 - [1154 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1154-e-49th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [424 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/424-e-49th-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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