# Building permits at 924 E 42nd Pl, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5M alteration or repair at 4242 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted Sep 29. Six permits on record here. The newest, May 16, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 16, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: south. | $1,000 | [B200424143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424143/) | | May 16, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $903 | [B200424131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424131/) | | Jun 13, 2024 | Electrical | Relocate 200 amps service riser to rear of garage. | $5,000 | [B101048300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101048300/) | | Feb 20, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC remove existing frame garage and rect new detached masonry garage with roof top deck and metal stairs as per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $25,000 | [101019027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101019027/) | | Oct 24, 2018 | Fence, wall or deck | Rear garage with alley access for a mid-block property | $7,500 | [100788740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100788740/) | | Aug 29, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remodel 3 story single family home MEP as per plans | $40,000 | [100702783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100702783/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [4104 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4104-s-lake-park-ave/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) | 880 ft NE | 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 16, 2026 | [4049 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4049-s-ellis-ave/) | 970 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 970 ft NW | 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/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [4162 S Lake Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4162-s-lake-park-ave/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 ccc: renovation and repair for an existing 2-storey single-family, solid brick masonry home + construction of a new 2-car masonry garage + construction of a new 1-storey rear wood deck, as per the attached permit drawing set - trade work includes carpentry, masonry, HVAC, electrical, | $100,000 | [101078031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078031/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [1006 E 41st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1006-e-41st-st/) | 790 ft N | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [813 E Bowen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/813-e-bowen-ave/) | 970 ft NW | 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/) | 670 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [4314 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4314-s-berkeley-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing 3 dwelling unit residential building and replacement of rear wood porch. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $250,000 | [101080199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080199/) | | May 22, 2026 | [4053 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4053-s-ellis-ave/) | 930 ft N | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [809 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/809-e-42nd-pl/) | 870 ft W | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev018080) | $41,817 | [101083200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083200/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 29, 2026 | [4242 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4242-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration of existing 3-story building including change of use to business offices and first floor cafe. Project includes addition of elevator serving basement through 3rd floors; alteration of room layout and associated MEP system alterations, including new rooftop doas unit. (Occup | $5,000,000 | [101058720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058720/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [4348 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-s-berkeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Addition | For permit 101049597: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200508314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508314/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [4020 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4020-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | 0.21 mi N | 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/) | 0.22 mi N | 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/) | | Jun 14, 2026 | [4348 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-s-berkeley-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Other | For permit 101049597: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474465](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474465/) | | May 20, 2026 | [4314 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4314-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Elevator | Modernization of only hydraulic passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity @ 125fpm, 3 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001353). | $229,608 | [101083756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083756/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 42nd Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [929 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [809 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/809-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [443 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/443-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [439 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/439-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [438 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/438-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [437 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/437-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [433 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Sep 17, 2026 - [429 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/429-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [428 E 42nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/428-e-42nd-pl/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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