# Building permits at 1000 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL

13 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 24, 2025: 2019 CBRC Spr. Interior remodeling of existing condo unit #619 & #620 to include: rebuilding existing. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2025 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Spr. Interior remodeling of existing condo unit #619 & #620 to include: rebuilding existing demising wall at living area and new electrical outlets as shown per plans. Existing electrical except work area, HVAC, plumbing, and sprinkler to remain)for existing 117 d.u. 6 Story non-combustibl | $5,000 | [101061851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061851/) |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit fire alarm submittal. In an existing high-rise building; replacing the existing simplex 4100 fire alarm/voice comm. Panel with a new simplex 4100es fire alarm/voice comm. Panel. | $25,000 | [B101046954](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101046954/) |
| Jul 9, 2015 | Elevator | Modernize (3) 2000# 6-stop passenger elevators (cars #1 & #2), 3000# 8-stop passenger elevator as per scope of work and in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code. | $1,091,166 | [100604013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100604013/) |
| Nov 22, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 20254150 | Not listed | [B100563632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100563632/) |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace plumbing fixtures in unit # 623 | Not listed | [100486158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100486158/) |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Work in unit #524.replacement of kitchen and bathroom plumbing fixtures only.plumbing only,subject to field inspection. | Not listed | [100486156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100486156/) |
| Apr 16, 2013 | Plumbing | Replace plumbing fixtures in unit # 411 | Not listed | [100486148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100486148/) |
| Dec 3, 2012 | Electrical | Change lights fixtures, switches and electric outlets only in unit # 220 and # 602 | $3,500 | [B100469370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100469370/) |
| Sep 25, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace kitchen sink and bathroom fixtures all work same as existing. | Not listed | [100459722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100459722/) |
| Jul 31, 2012 | Plumbing | Plumbing only, replace kitchen sink,lav, & water closet in unit # 220 | Not listed | [100451771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100451771/) |
| Oct 17, 2011 | Roofing | Re-roof (no structural work, no MEP work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $60,000 | [100415103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100415103/) |
| Jan 4, 2010 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $323 | [B100325554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100325554/) |
| Jul 2, 2008 | Electrical | Low voltage alarm | $285 | [B100245384](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100245384/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/) | 840 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 4. Location: north elevations. | $42,440 | [B200508303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508303/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 800 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 16'-0' ' (length). Location: right back side of the house. | $1,417 | [B200506640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506640/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $8,920 | [B200479799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479799/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5412 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-ingleside-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $55,000 | [B200478797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478797/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5239 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-ingleside-ave/) | 390 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-11' '. | $12,000 | [B200473693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473693/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/) | 730 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 4, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200474855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474855/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5217 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5217-s-ingleside-ave/) | 480 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of new second floor rear addition and terrace and alteration to the existing 2-story with basement single family residence with new first floor deck. Work to included electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) conditional permit subject t | $200,000 | [101078116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078116/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5114 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-s-ingleside-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: front elevation lintels. | $29,800 | [B200472244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472244/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [5201 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-university-ave/) | 1,000 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 150 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $64,840 | [B200467730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467730/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [5200 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-ellis-ave/) | 490 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: condo # 117. | $1,000 | [B200470966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470966/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: north east side of the building. | $3,000 | [B200511453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511453/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [5139 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5139-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC renovations to an existing basement for a type 3b ordinary construction, 2-story masonry sf townhouse (r-5 occ.) residence for same use. Scope of work (basement only) includes new interior finishes, fixtures, selective structural renovation and selective modifications to existing  | $150,000 | [101084507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084507/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [939 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.20 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartment 3 or unit 3. | $4,500 | [B200473477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473477/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,548 | [B200471217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471217/) |

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