# Building permits at 910 E 40th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 29, 2025: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #19-0250. | $6,435 | [B200435926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435926/) |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | New entry doorway from grade to basement | $15,000 | [101057413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057413/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [3990 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3990-s-ellis-ave/) | 170 ft W | 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/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 190 ft W | 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/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [3982 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3982-s-ellis-ave/) | 190 ft W | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [4049 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4049-s-ellis-ave/) | 550 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. | $3,900 | [B200511663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511663/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 320 ft 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 14, 2026 | [4035 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4035-s-ellis-ave/) | 410 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 750 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $14,488 | [B200507298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507298/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 320 ft 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/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [3939 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3939-s-lake-park-ave/) | 660 ft N | 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/) | 390 ft NW | 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/) | 380 ft NE | 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/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [1006 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1006-e-41st-st/) | 790 ft S | Electrical | For permit 101067291: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477114/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [4053 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4053-s-ellis-ave/) | 580 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2 . Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: detached garage. | $6,852 | [B200471754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471754/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1000 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.20 mi N | 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 24, 2026 | [4104 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12 . Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: 1 floor 2nd floor. | $7,000 | [B200512882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512882/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [4104 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-lake-park-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 7 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st 2 and 3rd floor. | $6,000 | [B200512036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512036/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [3857 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3857-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [755 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/755-e-41st-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $4,128 | [B200481974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481974/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [4127 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4127-s-berkeley-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: interior alterations and new wood main entrance and front facade refurbishing to an existing single family residence.2.5 story brick single family residence (existing construction type iv-a) | $125,000 | [101077066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077066/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [757 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/757-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.22 mi W | 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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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 21:24 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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