# Building permits at 119 E 59th St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 18, 2025: Renovation of existing garden unit 1w & addition of garden unit 1ezoned rm-5 residential multi-unit no change. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 18, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing garden unit 1w & addition of garden unit 1ezoned rm-5 residential multi-unit no change in existing use or occupancy | $24,000 | [101065269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065269/) | | Jan 15, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 35 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and mechanical room. | $40,000 | [B200410228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410228/) | | Dec 6, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 6. Location: repair/replace 7 lintels up to 6 feet long. | $15,200 | [B200406903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406903/) | | Aug 5, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing enclosed rear porch with an open porch and stairs,same size same location as per plans. | $7,000 | [100246369](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100246369/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2026 | [5901 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5901-s-michigan-ave/) | 190 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 32, MAX. Length 9. Location: north and west elevation. | $15,000 | [B200475781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475781/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 27, 2026 | [5824 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-wabash-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Other | For permit 101079996: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479716/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5824 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-wabash-ave/) | 830 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations and new exterior wood porch to 3 dwelling units in 3 story 3 unit masonry building. Alterations to units include additional bathroom and associated plumbing in each unit, electrical revisions as required for layout changes. (Occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construc | $300,000 | [101079996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079996/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [6018 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6018-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC - existing masonry garage structural repairs, wall repair & lintel replacement (type 3a construction) | $30,000 | [101083217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083217/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5943 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5943-s-indiana-ave/) | 500 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - deconvert basement duplex with first floot to previous use, remove stairs, kitchen gabinets replacent on first floot, install two beams & posts as per plan**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $18,900 | [101081005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081005/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [110 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing rooftop antenna per plan. | $50,000 | [B200508108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508108/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5822 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-s-state-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:100913845. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: ground floor. | Not listed | [B200510230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510230/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5900 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5900-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | 5A ground up new construction of 3 dwelling units, slab on grade frame 3 flat w/ garage w/ fence | $500,000 | [101082427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082427/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [110 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: interior halls, exterior. | $98,647 | [B200473035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473035/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5822 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5822-s-state-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 100913845 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***october 2026*** on permit no 100913845 | Not listed | [101083190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083190/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 21:12 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. 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