# Building permits at 1111 W 15th St, Chicago, IL Nine permits on record here. The newest, Aug 20, 2025: Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2025 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100131655)bldg #4 | $2,500 | [101073232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073232/) | | May 3, 2023 | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on passenger elevator #3, 2500lbs capacity, 5 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100131655). | $7,500 | [101015261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101015261/) | | Mar 31, 2021 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, 10fpm, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $16,660 | [100915429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100915429/) | | Mar 31, 2021 | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100141636) | $500 | [100915422](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100915422/) | | Oct 5, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4016-68909 | $155 | [B100617312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100617312/) | | Apr 5, 2011 | Fence, wall or deck | Replace existing deck boards for (1) roof top deck (no structural work)- all work same as existing | $45,600 | [100388488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100388488/) | | Oct 6, 2006 | Elevator | Install two (2) vertical wheelchair lifts | $23,050 | [100141636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100141636/) | | Aug 16, 2006 | Elevator | Oia '1001 W 15th st' install three (3) ecospace passenger elevators as per plans (kone elevator will provide cameras in the hoistways in order to see the main machines from the from the controllers) | $221,070 | [100131655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100131655/) | | Apr 27, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to an existing 3 story building with 4th floor addition. 140 Dwelling units - conditional permit | $6,044,590 | [100109461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100109461/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [1061 W 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1061-w-16th-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Occupancy rs-2 construction type IIIB, combining of condominium units 307 & 308 into one unit, some interior renovation per plans. | $10,000 | [101084346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084346/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Other | For permit 101083880: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481566/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Install new permanent led illuminated channel letters mounted onto west wall of building | $6,000 | [101075918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075918/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Install new permanent led illuminated sign cabinet mounted onto west wall of building | $1,000 | [101075910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075910/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Install new permanent double-sided led illuminated blade sign mounted onto west wall of building | $7,500 | [101075909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075909/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Install new permanent led illuminated sign cabinet mounted onto north wall of building | $1,000 | [101075917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075917/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | [Self-cert] initial tenant build-out of 1,940 sf commercial space on ground floor of 7-story mixed-use building for use as dental office. Existing and proposed use/occupancy of tenant space shall be b-business. Existing mechanical and plumbing systems to remain with new tenant submeter installed at | $517,460 | [101083880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083880/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1461 S Blue Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1461-s-blue-island-ave/) | 810 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main area. | $2,500 | [B200469682](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469682/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | [1707 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1707-s-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). Landing: 10 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $5,200 | [B200475540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475540/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on W 15th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1150 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025 - [1070 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1070-w-15th-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025 - [1000 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [763 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/763-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025 - [747 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/747-w-15th-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 - [745 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/745-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [707 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [64 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/64-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025 - [61 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/61-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [3111 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3111-w-15th-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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