1228 E 53rd St

Chicago, IL 60615

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

28 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16: Sign 6 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" L.E.D. illum. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1.

1. Sign 6 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" L.E.D. illum

   Sign
   Sep 16$2,891
2. Sign #4 cvs pharmacy blade sign on south building facade

   Sign
   Sep 16$891
3. Sign #1 cvs pharmacy 39 1/2" L.E.D. illum

   Sign
   Sep 16$2,891
4. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   Electrical
   Jun 15$7,770
5. Interior alterations to existing 1-story cvs pharmacy

   Alteration or repair
   Feb 15, 2022$85,000
6. Change of electrical contractor to permit number 100878409

   Electrical
   Jan 25, 2021not listed
7. Interior renovation of existing cvs pharmacy

   Alteration or repair
   Jul 13, 2020$300,000
8. Interior remodel

   Electrical
   Jan 4, 2017$1,000
9. Install one (1) cabinet sign on the west elevation resding minute clinic

   Sign
   Aug 30, 2013$1,000
10. Install one (1) channel letter set on the south elevation reading photo

    Sign
    Aug 20, 2013$2,000
11. Install one (1) channel letter set on the south elevation reading minute clinic

    Sign
    Aug 20, 2013$3,000
12. Install one (1) window box sign on the south elevation reading minute clinic

    Sign
    Aug 20, 2013$500
13. Install one (1) banner on the west elevation reading coming soon minute clinic

    Sign
    Aug 20, 2013$200
14. Install one illuminated window box sign on the west elevation reading minute clinic

    Sign
    Aug 20, 2013$500
15. Remodel of an existing cvs store

    Alteration or repair
    Apr 18, 2013$150,000
16. Elevation facing E 53rd st

    Sign
    Feb 8, 2011$100
17. Install one outlet

    Electrical
    Nov 18, 2010not listed
18. Elevation facing E. 53Rd st. × 9 permits

    Sign
    Oct 22 to 25, 2010$100
19. Change of contractor

    Contractor change
    Sep 22, 2010not listed
20. Install eyewash station per dept of public health

    Other
    Oct 24, 2007not listed

1. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT.

   1213 E 53rd St · 190 ft SW · Alteration or repair
   May 15$21,910

1. Line voltage electrical work

   5400 S Woodlawn Ave · 710 ft SW · Electrical
   Oct 1$70,000
2. Line voltage electrical work

   5412 S Woodlawn Ave · 820 ft SW · Electrical
   Sep 16$70,000
3. Replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch

   5117 S Kimbark Ave · 870 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 16$40,000
4. Line voltage electrical work

   1200 E 53rd St · 310 ft W · Electrical
   Sep 14$3,000
5. Like for like controller replacement for cartop compliance rerquirements on two(2) 1200lb capacity

   1215 E Hyde Park Blvd · 990 ft N · Elevator
   Aug 19$255,000
6. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT.

   5121 S Kenwood Ave · 970 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   Aug 5$17,350
7. Alteration of existing communication equipment

   5254 S Dorchester Ave · 950 ft E · Fence, wall or deck
   Jul 13$35,000
8. Line voltage electrical work

   5316 S Dorchester Ave · 980 ft E · Electrical
   Jul 8$3,500
9. Self-cert 2019 CBC renovations to an existing basement for a type 3b ordinary construction

   5139 S University Ave · 910 ft NW · Alteration or repair
   Jul 8$150,000
10. Replace existing rear enclosed wood porch with new open wood porch

    5117 S Kimbark Ave · 870 ft N · Alteration or repair
    Jun 24$40,000
11. Fire alarm: repair existing system

    5335 S Kenwood Ave · 700 ft SE · Fire systems
    Jun 11not listed
12. Roof replacement

    1215 E Hyde Park Blvd · 990 ft N · Roofing
    Jun 3$133,750
13. Line voltage electrical work

    5201 S University Ave · 850 ft NW · Electrical
    May 23$64,840
14. Roof replacement

    5140 S Kenwood Ave · 750 ft NE · Roofing
    May 6$28,000

1. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT.

   5048 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.23 mi N · Alteration or repair
   Aug 19$14,600
2. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT.

   5460 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repair
   Aug 10$81,740
3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.

   5118 S Dorchester Ave · 0.23 mi NE · Roofing
   Jun 30$10,805
4. Roof replacement

   5118 S Dorchester Ave · 0.23 mi NE · Roofing
   Jun 3$105,000
5. Spr 2019 CBC. Interior alterations to the existing 3 story

   5437 S University Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   May 21$2,000,000
6. Spr 2019 CBC electrical work only

   5437 S University Ave · 0.23 mi SW · Alteration or repair
   May 11$45,000
7. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   1201 E Madison Park · 0.24 mi N · Electrical
   May 4$100

• 1236 E 53rd St newest permit Apr 2, 2026
• 1217 E 53rd St newest permit May 16, 2025
• 1213 E 53rd St newest permit May 15, 2026
• 1200 E 53rd St newest permit Sep 14, 2026
• 1314 E 53rd St newest permit Oct 8, 2025
• 1418 E 53rd St newest permit Jan 29, 2026
• 1424 E 53rd St newest permit Oct 16, 2025
• 1439 E 53rd St newest permit Nov 14, 2025
• 1452 E 53rd St newest permit Jun 11, 2025
• 1453 E 53rd St newest permit Aug 18, 2025

Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 18:09 UTC. See the city's official records.

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