# Building permits at 900 W 40th St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Apr 23: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 3 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 23, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 50000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: metal panels. Location: entire roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017138. | $416,645 | [B200467548](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467548/) | | Dec 14, 2020 | Electrical | Bridgford foods - 131-46053-01 - low voltage permit for low voltage burglar alarm installation | $3,416 | [B100902578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100902578/) | | Feb 22, 2010 | Electrical | Additional eight (8) recessed can lights and eight (8) 20 amp receptacles | $1,200 | [B100331389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100331389/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 3 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 23, 2026 | [4002 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4002-s-morgan-st/) | 530 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101064219. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: main floor. | Not listed | [B200471497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471497/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 15, 2026 | [4041 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4041-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing office as per plan. Installation of a roof over a previous open loading dock. Installation of a accessible ramp and a cooler inside the previous loading dock. Install a new facade in a previously open loading dock. (Occupancy group s-2, type IB const | $200,000 | [101074004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074004/) | | May 4, 2026 | [815 W Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/815-w-pershing-rd/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior non-structural demolition and alterations to existing 1-story warehouse/office building. New office/warehouse demising partition, mechanical, plumbing and electrical demolition work as per plans. (Occupancy group s1 & B; type 2b construction) | $250,000 | [101078719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078719/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on W 40th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1151 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-w-40th-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [2528 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2528-w-40th-st/): newest permit Sep 7, 2026 - [4000 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4000-w-40th-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [4200 W 40th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4200-w-40th-st/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-14 08:38 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, all 3 permits at this address and 3 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-40th-st/