4552 South Wallace Street, Chicago
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Permits and code violations
3 permits not closed out. Unfinished permits pass to the next owner. 15 open violations.
- Permit – express permit program Oct 2026Complete
For permit 101081107: replacement general contractor. new contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate.
- Permit - renovation/alteration Aug 2026Active
Self cert 2019 cbrc: interior and exterior alterations to existing 2 story with basement, 4-unit apartment building. demo work includes removal of a portion of the front open porch and 2nd floor front addition over the front porch. remove rear porch enclosure and all stairway levels. interior demo to remove the basement floor and partitions on all levels. new work to include new exterior front wall and weather protected entry. wood stair enclosure addition to 2nd floor rear unit and new wood deck. interior alterations to all 4 units - new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans . r2 - residential. iva construction
- Permit - renovation/alteration Mar 2021Expired
Replace existing front open wood porch same size and location
- Permit – express permit program Mar 2015Complete
Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4013-67280
- Permit - porch construction Aug 2006
Erect wood frame deck at rear of existing single family residence per arch. plans.
Chicago Department of Buildings
Safety and environment
Major airport
6.0 mi
Chicago Midway (MDW). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
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Chicago carries a full corporate economy at a price the coasts do not match. Neighborhoods are distinct and walkable, two and three flats are everywhere, and the Loop still sets the commute for finance, law and consulting.
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- 45%
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CME Group · Boeing suppliers · University of Chicago · Northwestern Medicine · United Airlines
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