Nearby Permits
Map of 14 permits within a quarter mile of 1156 E 56th StAlteration or repair, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5550 S University Ave, Sep 4, 2026Elevator, 1101 E 56th St, Aug 31, 2026Electrical, 5611 S Kenwood Ave, Aug 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 5460 S Woodlawn Ave, Aug 10, 2026Sign, 1315 E 57th St, Jul 7, 2026Mechanical (HVAC), 5467 S University Ave, Jun 26, 2026Grading, 5727 S University Ave, Jun 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 5729 S Woodlawn Ave, Jun 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 5525 S Woodlawn Ave, Jun 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 5437 S University Ave, May 21, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 5630 S Kimbark Ave, May 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 5437 S University Ave, May 11, 2026New building, 1131 E 57th St, Aug 3, 2026660 ft Map preview
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1156 E 56th St

Chicago, IL 60637

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

Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 26, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 770 ft away.

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Here4 permits · 1156 E 56th St
  1. Replacement plumbing contractor
    Plumbing
    Mar 26, 2025not listed
  2. Level 2 alteration to five (5) existing dwelling units of existing nine (9) dwelling units (r-2)
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 15, 2025$530,000
  3. Slective interior, non-structural demolition work an existing ten (9) dwelling unit
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 2, 2024$100,000
  4. Exterior wood porch rebuild
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 7, 2009$20,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 1 permit
  1. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT.
    5550 S University Ave · 210 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$6,411,265
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 5 permits · 1 new building, $19,200
  1. Repair and replacement of finishes in existing 3 story office building
    5710 S Woodlawn Ave · 880 ft S · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$80,000
  2. New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity
    1101 E 56th St · 580 ft W · Elevator
    Aug 31$27,620
  3. Permit expires on 10/03/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026
    1131 E 57th St · 770 ft S · New building
    Aug 3$19,200
  4. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.
    5525 S Woodlawn Ave · 470 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$22,100
  5. New/replacement installation
    5630 S Kimbark Ave · 790 ft SE · Fence, wall or deck
    May 14$4,100
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 8 permits
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    5611 S Kenwood Ave · 0.23 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 18$3,500
  2. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT.
    5460 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.21 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$81,740
  3. Illuminated wall sign
    1315 E 57th St · 0.22 mi SE · Sign
    Jul 7$4,000
  4. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 cooling tower
    5467 S University Ave · 0.19 mi N · Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jun 26$10,000
  5. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5727 S University Ave · 0.19 mi S · Grading
    Jun 22$51,433
  6. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5729 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.20 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$14,700
  7. Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to the existing 3 story
    5437 S University Ave · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 21$2,000,000
  8. Spr 2019 CBC electrical work only
    5437 S University Ave · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 11$45,000
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