# Building permits at 838 E 38th Pl, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Repair existing 3-story rear open wood exterior stair system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 540 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 3-story rear open wood exterior stair system. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $17,000 | [101059948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059948/) |
| Aug 14, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Rear porch emergency repairs per structural engineers report: ledger boards, stringers, bolts. Subject to field inspection. | $5,000 | [100305893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100305893/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 480 ft SW | 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 | [3852 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-s-ellis-ave/) | 330 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $25,000 | [B200509295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509295/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3851 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3851-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 440 ft SW | 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3848 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-s-ellis-ave/) | 290 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $20,000 | [B200509127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509127/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3858 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 540 ft SW | 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [3761 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3761-s-lake-park-ave/) | 640 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 70 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $2,000 | [B200474105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474105/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [3753 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 550 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: interior alteration to lower level in a 2-story health center building. Updates include architectural, plumbing, HVAC and electrical work. Building occupancy type 'b' business to remain upon completion of work. Building is type ii-b construction | $600,000 | [101082415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082415/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1000 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 31114 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: main entrance masonry wall. | $100,940 | [B200513315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513315/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [3939 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Elevator | Replace traveling cable on ewgt passenger elevator #1, 2000lbs capacity, 16 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev011817). | $18,356 | [101086287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086287/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [3945 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3945-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.22 mi S | 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/) |

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