Nearby Permits
Map of 27 permits within a quarter mile of 1212 E 59th StElectrical, 5848 S University Ave, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 1111 E 60th St, Sep 16, 2026Grading, 1313 E 60th St, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 1155 E 60th St, Aug 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Aug 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 5835 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 5, 2026Electrical, 5818 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5840 S Kenwood Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5823 S Kenwood Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 1362 E 59th St, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5835 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5815 S Kimbark Ave, Jul 30, 2026Elevator, 1118 E 58th St, Jul 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 5757 S University Ave, Jul 14, 2026Electrical, 5800 S Kimbark Ave, Jul 2, 2026Grading, 5727 S University Ave, Jun 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 5729 S Woodlawn Ave, Jun 5, 2026Electrical, 6034 S Kimbark Ave, May 28, 2026Electrical, 1155 E 58th St, May 7, 2026Alteration or repair, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, May 5, 2026New building, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Sep 9, 2026New building, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Jul 20, 2026New building, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Jun 8, 2026New building, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Jun 2, 2026New building, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, May 28, 2026New building, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, May 7, 2026660 ft Map preview
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1212 E 59th St

Chicago, IL 60637

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M project at 5835 S Kimbark Ave, permitted Aug 1.

47 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 25: Permit expires on 04/24/2026 erection starts: 4/8/2026. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 27 more permits since May 1. Six are new buildings, the nearest 210 ft away.

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Here47 permits · 1212 E 59th St
  1. Permit expires on 04/24/2026 erection starts: 4/8/2026
    New building
    Feb 25$9,000
  2. Permit expires on 05/19/2025 erection starts: 4/2/2025
    New building
    Apr 2, 2025$9,000
  3. Permit expires on 11/08/2023 permit expires on 11/08/2023 erection starts: 9/18/2023
    New building
    Sep 15, 2023$18,000
  4. Permit expires on 06/24/2023 erection starts: 5/17/2023
    New building
    May 2, 2023$22,000
  5. Permit expires on 05/31/2023 erection starts: 4/5/2023
    New building
    Mar 31, 2023$7,500
  6. Permit expires on 11/19/2022 erection starts: 9/19/2022
    New building
    Sep 19, 2022$18,000
  7. Permit expires on 07/12/2022 erection starts: 5/17/2022
    New building
    May 12, 2022$45,000
  8. Self-cert
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 5, 2021$463,000
  9. Permit expires on 01/04/2022 erection starts: 10/23/2021
    New building
    Nov 4, 2021$10,000
  10. University of chicago ida noyes hall plumbing piping replacement to men's toilet room 212a
    Plumbing
    Dec 26, 2017$78,000
  11. Installation of class-i fa system on b,1-3+ph fls
    Fire systems
    Oct 25, 2017not listed
  12. Install fire alarm system per approved drawings ap#1000709115 dated 06/08/17
    Fire systems
    Jun 9, 2017$300,000
  13. Installation of class-i fa system in a b,1-3 fls as c3,type-ii school
    Fire systems
    Jun 8, 2017not listed
  14. University of chicago school newspaper office interior renovation - 2,058 SQ. FT. Non-load bearing wall…
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 5, 2015$30,000
  15. Permit expires on 11/18/2015 permit expires on 11/17/2015 erection starts: 9/21/2015
    New building
    Sep 18, 2015$8,000
  16. Install a new security desk on 1st floor of existing building
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 11, 2015$25,000
  17. Permit expires on 12/17/2014 erection starts: 10/29/2014
    New building
    Oct 17, 2014$4,000
  18. Erection starts: 9/22/2014, erection ends: 9/24/2014
    Other
    Sep 22, 2014$10,000
  19. 2000 Sf interior renovation of existing rooms on the lower level
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 17, 2014$60,000
  20. Security system work (uchg - ida noyes) (03-5534)
    Electrical
    Jul 30, 2014$75,140
  21. Erection starts: 9/23/2013, erection ends: 9/25/2013
    Other
    Sep 17, 2013$15,000
  22. Install (1) double-sided non-illuminated aluminum sign with aluminum frame
    Sign
    Jul 25, 2013$750
  23. Installation of new pump unit for (1) 5 stop 2500# passenger elevator
    Elevator
    Jun 5, 2013$13,800
  24. Replacing hydraulic cylinder on (1) 5 stop passenger elevator (ida noyes hall)
    Elevator
    Oct 24, 2012$35,282
  25. Permit expires on 11/18/2012 erection starts: 9/24/2012
    New building
    Sep 19, 2012$15,900
  26. Replace existing ADA accessible ramp- 3rd floor at main lobby area
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 29, 2012$25,000
  27. Replace elevator controller(like for like) to be installed in accordance with city of chicago 2001 elevator…
    Elevator
    Nov 16, 2011$50,675
  28. Tuckpoint building as needed
    Other
    Jun 24, 2011$2,816,278
  29. The project requires the creation of (4) new offices (450 sf) within the open area of the library
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 24, 2010$65,000
  30. Additional lighting/power circuits-office area/university of chicago
    Electrical
    Nov 22, 2010$5,000
  31. Change of general contractor to old veteran construction for permit 100353699
    Contractor change
    Jul 23, 2010not listed
  32. Washroom renovation
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 20, 2010$170,000
  33. Construct 33 sf closet on lower level south
    Other
    Jun 29, 2010$3,500
  34. Remodel of closet
    Electrical
    Jun 22, 2010$1,200
  35. Demolition requires removal of non-load bearing partitions and MEP equipment
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 8, 2009$250,000
  36. Install one (1) thyssen krupp access pl-tg vertical wheelchair lift with sheet metal enclosure pursuant to…
    Elevator
    Feb 18, 2009$14,790
  37. Replace 4 (15ton rtu's)
    Other
    Nov 21, 2008not listed
  38. Renovation to the university of chicago palevsky cinema at ida noyes building to meet ADA requirements
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 12, 2008$80,000
  39. Revision to permit #100170210
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 25, 2008$2,000,000
  40. Revision to permit # 100170210----constructing printer room on first floor
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 4, 2008$2,500
  41. Additional readers and cameras, 1st fl (13-6861)
    Electrical
    Jan 23, 2008$35,189
  42. Renovation of pool area into meeting and study space
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 26, 2007$2,500,000
  43. University of chicago/ida noyes/remodel work
    Electrical
    May 23, 2007$30,000
  44. Interior demolition of existing swimming pool and locker rooms
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 4, 2007$3,600,000
  45. Perform masonry, wood timber plaster and roof rehabilitations including skylight,window and door replacement
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 2, 2007$225,947
  46. Erect one pipe scaffold from 11/30/2006 - 11/30/2007 for exterior restorations
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Nov 30, 2006not listed
  47. Upgrades electrical systems/circuits 1-400amp feeder
    Electrical
    Jul 25, 2006$300,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 3 permits · 2 new buildings, $10,000
  1. Lower-level restroom facilities renovation and water service upgrade to an existing concrete and masonry…
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 210 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$1,924,294
  2. Permit expires on 07/21/2026 erection starts: 5/19/2026
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 210 ft W · New building
    Jul 20$3,000
  3. Permit expires on 07/07/2026 erection starts: 5/19/2026
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 210 ft W · New building
    May 7$7,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 19 permits · 4 new buildings, $78,000
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    5848 S University Ave · 640 ft W · Electrical
    Sep 24$2,000
  2. Permit expires on 11/09/2026 erection starts: 9/26/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 720 ft W · New building
    Sep 9$5,000
  3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 16402 SQ. FT.
    1313 E 60th St · 850 ft SE · Grading
    Sep 8$1,419,783
  4. Pd 43: spr 2019 CBRC - reconstruct/ reconfigure exterior stairway over building utility vault
    1155 E 60th St · 870 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$1,160,000
  5. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.
    5835 S Kimbark Ave · 410 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$69,146
  6. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5818 S Kimbark Ave · 470 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  7. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5840 S Kenwood Ave · 790 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  8. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5823 S Kenwood Ave · 910 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  9. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    1362 E 59th St · 950 ft E · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  10. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5835 S Kimbark Ave · 410 ft NE · Electrical
    Aug 1$3,792,937
  11. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5815 S Kimbark Ave · 550 ft NE · Electrical
    Jul 30$37,929
  12. Interior renovation of 1,015 sf office suite within existing 4-story academic building
    5757 S University Ave · 880 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$91,000
  13. Line voltage electrical work
    5800 S Kimbark Ave · 640 ft N · Electrical
    Jul 2$37,640
  14. Permit expires on 08/04/2026 erection starts: 6/15/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 720 ft W · New building
    Jun 8$52,000
  15. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5729 S Woodlawn Ave · 970 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$14,700
  16. Permit expires on 08/02/2026 erection starts: 6/16/2023
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 720 ft W · New building
    Jun 2$2,400
  17. Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/18/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 720 ft W · New building
    May 28$18,600
  18. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    1155 E 58th St · 750 ft NW · Electrical
    May 7$110,002
  19. Interior renovation of interior assembly space
    5807 S Woodlawn Ave · 540 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 5$1,000,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 5 permits
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    1111 E 60th St · 0.22 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 16$40,740
  2. Repair and replacement of finishes in existing 3 story office building
    5710 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.22 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$80,000
  3. Modernization of one(1) 2250lb capacity
    1118 E 58th St · 0.20 mi NW · Elevator
    Jul 15$783,432
  4. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5727 S University Ave · 0.21 mi NW · Grading
    Jun 22$51,433
  5. Line voltage electrical work
    6034 S Kimbark Ave · 0.22 mi S · Electrical
    May 28$2,000

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