# Building permits at 856 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16, 2025: Replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 660 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 3-story open rear wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration.(occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction) | $27,000 | [101064135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064135/) |
| 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 | [100305895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100305895/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3852 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3852-s-ellis-ave/) | 230 ft W | 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 | [3848 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3848-s-ellis-ave/) | 250 ft W | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1000 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 770 ft 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/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 580 ft W | 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/) | 600 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [3858 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3858-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 660 ft W | 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 22, 2026 | [3939 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-s-lake-park-ave/) | 560 ft 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/) | 640 ft S | 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/) |
| Jul 11, 2026 | [3983 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3983-s-lake-park-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 15 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200476411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476411/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 950 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [3761 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3761-s-lake-park-ave/) | 910 ft N | 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 22, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 950 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) | 0.19 mi S | 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/) | 0.25 mi S | 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/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.20 mi SW | 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 | [3753 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3753-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.19 mi 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/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 22:47 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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