# Building permits at 1217 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2M alteration or repair at 5437 S University Ave, permitted May 21.

Five permits on record here. The newest, May 16, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200423197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423197/) |
| May 11, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), plumbing repair work - remodeling. | $2,800 | [B200425204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425204/) |
| May 8, 2017 | Plumbing | Plumbing only: replace 3/4 hot and cold water risers in 3 units, subject to field inspections. | $3,100 | [100704151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100704151/) |
| May 3, 2011 | Electrical | Residential installation of a low voltage security alarm system ijob 573-88987 niut #1w | $149 | [B100392074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100392074/) |
| Jul 8, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Replace exist rear open wood porch - same size and location | $16,000 | [100297632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100297632/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 150 ft NE | Sign | Sign 6 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on south building facade | $2,891 | [101086272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086272/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 150 ft NE | Sign | Sign #4 cvs pharmacy blade sign on south building facade | $891 | [101086269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086269/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 150 ft NE | Sign | Sign #1 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" l.e.d. Illum. Letterset - linear on west building facade | $2,891 | [101084321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084321/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 190 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: north east side of the building. | $3,000 | [B200511453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511453/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 150 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: inside store. | $7,770 | [B200474528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474528/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1213 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-e-53rd-st/) | 45 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 108 SQ. FT. Location: south and east elevation. | $21,910 | [B200470463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470463/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5400 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: common basements areas, front stairs. | $70,000 | [B200513721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513721/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5412 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, common area. | $70,000 | [B200506624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506624/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch as per plan. Revision to permit # 101083347 to extend decks to 10 feet. | $40,000 | [101088265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088265/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [5139 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5139-s-university-ave/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC renovations to an existing basement for a type 3b ordinary construction, 2-story masonry sf townhouse (r-5 occ.) residence for same use. Scope of work (basement only) includes new interior finishes, fixtures, selective structural renovation and selective modifications to existing  | $150,000 | [101084507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084507/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $40,000 | [101083347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083347/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5335 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5335-s-kenwood-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in crawl space, 1fl, 2fl, attic. | Not listed | [B200468508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468508/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [5201 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-university-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 150 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $64,840 | [B200467730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467730/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5140 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-kenwood-ave/) | 900 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $28,000 | [B200469043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469043/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5048 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5048-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear of the building from the alley. | $14,600 | [B200481342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481342/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1215 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Like for like controller replacement for cartop compliance rerquirements on two(2) 1200lb capacity, 6-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002808) | $255,000 | [101087417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087417/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [5460 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5460-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north south east elevations. | $81,740 | [B200506704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506704/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5121 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and east elevations. | $17,350 | [B200481553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481553/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5254 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200472327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472327/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [5316 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200477145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477145/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5467 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5467-s-university-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 3, 2026 | [1215 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 8494 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01894. | $133,750 | [B200472184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472184/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [5437 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to the existing 3 story, 24 du type IIIA masonry building which includes MEP work, exterior improvements and replacing windows, as per architectural plans. | $2,000,000 | [101082165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082165/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5437 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC electrical work only. New 1600 amp electrical service for the existing 3 story 24 dwelling unit building. No architectural or plumbing changes, as per architectural plans. 4025-4041 N Kedvale. | $45,000 | [101080798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080798/) |

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