# Building permits at 925 E 46th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $7M alteration or repair at 4659 S Cottage Grove Ave, permitted May 20.

Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 13: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: east side of building). | $30,000 | [B200457162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200457162/) |
| Aug 8, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint. Replace bricks(appx-200sf) (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $8,000 | [100554688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100554688/) |
| Jul 30, 2014 | Electrical | Additions to existing low voltage alarm system | $300 | [B100551831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100551831/) |
| Jan 26, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Replace 1 existing 3 story open wood porch and repair 2 existing 3 story open wood porches. All same size and location per architectural plans. | $22,000 | [100274944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100274944/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | [4532 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-s-drexel-blvd/) | 570 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: plaster east wall. | $3,500 | [B200512137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512137/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 470 ft W | Electrical | For permit b200479120: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511597/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [4554 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4554-s-drexel-blvd/) | 470 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification existing antenna rooftop per plan. | $50,000 | [B200479120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479120/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101077832 for modifications to include adding dishwashers to all units & HVAC modifications to ground floor spaces in an 11-story residential apartment building (105 dwelling units), as per plans. (Occupancy group: R-2 / type 1b construction) consultant reviewer: v3 | $484,030 | [101084215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084215/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 46 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200507675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507675/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [4620 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4620-s-ellis-ave/) | 340 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of house and garage. | $3,200 | [B200467080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467080/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [936 E 47th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/936-e-47th-st/) | 600 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 7700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016654. | $25,000 | [B200476057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476057/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4659 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-drexel-blvd/) | 640 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east elevation. | $28,500 | [B200473161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473161/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [4624 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4624-s-ellis-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 4, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470631/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [4601 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4601-s-ellis-ave/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to existing open office at ground floor as per plans, new bathrooms and replace interior wood stair with metal stair. | $80,000 | [101081786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081786/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [4509 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4509-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | New building | 2019 CBC: New construction of 1-story gas station with an accessory convenience store. To include a new 30' x 112' steel canopy, 5' high fencing and 5'-4" high masonry trash enclosure. (Proposed construction: iii-b; proposed occupancy: m) | $1,200,000 | [101078806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078806/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [4451 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4451-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: east side of building). | $25,000 | [B200511434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511434/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101078580. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement through roof. | Not listed | [B200475499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475499/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [4746 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4746-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry walls. | $15,900 | [B200475951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475951/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [4750 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4750-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the house. | $22,800 | [B200475760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475760/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [4659 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4659-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC alterations to convert existing 2 story bank to single tenant medical care facility including new masonry trash enclosure (con type 1b fs occ b) interior demo under separate permit 101076386 - electrical service and main switchboard msb-1 not included - to be permitted separately | $7,000,000 | [101078580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078580/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4730 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4730-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.20 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on the roof of the house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $28,000 | [B200470920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470920/) |

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