# Building permits at 1101 E 56th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $6.4M alteration or repair at 5550 S University Ave, permitted Sep 4.

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Aug 31: New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 750 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity, kelley scissors dock lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $27,620 | [101087731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087731/) |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $96,871 | [101072722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072722/) |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Elevator | Removal of existing 750lb capacity, vertical wheelchair lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100688802) | Not listed | [101072721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072721/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [5550 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-university-ave/) | 410 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: exterior facade masonry repairs.. | $6,411,265 | [B200510295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510295/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1131 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-e-57th-st/) | 750 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 10/03/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Uofc reynolds club - hutchinson courtyardcanopy, reinstate 101073204, 10 day event 9/18/2026- 9/27/26erect one (1), 80'x80' pole tent - canopysetup 9/15/2026- remo | $19,200 | [101086742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086742/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [5525 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 990 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear chimneys. | $22,100 | [B200471200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471200/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 400fpm, passenger elevator(#1-129), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100245870) | $65,000 | [101089117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089117/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5710 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: repair and replacement of finishes in existing 3 story office building. New mechanical closet. (Occupancy group B; type iii-a construction) | $80,000 | [101085706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085706/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101040218. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: all maglock door locations on ll,1,2,3,4,5 an | Not listed | [B200471773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471773/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space. (1B construction. B-business use) | $1,050,422 | [101084409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084409/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1118 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1118-e-58th-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2250lb capacity, 5-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator(eckhart), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014050) | $783,432 | [101085971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085971/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5467 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5467-s-university-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 cooling tower(paragon model delta t-100, roof top). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $10,000 | [B200476047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476047/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5727 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5727-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Grading | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: west east and south elevation. | $51,433 | [B200473471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473471/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [5729 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $14,700 | [B200471671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471671/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space on level 2 and reconfigure adjacent phlebotomy lab. Consutltant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $625,000 | [101080854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080854/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to core & shell permit # 101050651 to add stair between floors 8 and 8.5. No change to existing a-3, B or i-2 condition 1 occupancies. Construction type IA. | $250,000 | [101080833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080833/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5630 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: side (north) fence. | $4,100 | [B200470641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470641/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5730 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Elevator | Replacement of power unit on one(1) 7000lb capacity, 5-floor, 25fpm, passenger elevator(service #4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001840) | $94,000 | [101083202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083202/) |

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