# Building permits at 1236 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 11 permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 2: Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 2, 2026 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 11'-6" W (79 SQ ft) | $700 | [101081135](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081135/) | | Apr 2, 2026 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 4'-6" W (31 SQ ft) | $350 | [101081134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081134/) | | Apr 2, 2026 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 3'-5" W (23 SQ ft) | $250 | [101081133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081133/) | | Apr 2, 2026 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 12'-2" W (83 SQ ft) | $750 | [101081132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081132/) | | Apr 2, 2026 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: window sign (e 53rd st elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-10" h x 12'-3" W (84 SQ ft) | $750 | [101081131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081131/) | | Jan 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101073069 for structural reinforecemnt to the roof and wall adjustments due to existing columns. B- business, ii-b construction. Structural peer review included. | $73,000 | [101078694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078694/) | | Dec 11, 2025 | Plumbing | For permit 101073069: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200453413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453413/) | | Sep 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing tenant on the ground floor of an existing retail center for midwest express. Work to include demo, new partitions, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as were plans. B- business, ii-b construction | $183,000 | [101073069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073069/) | | Aug 22, 2025 | Sign | Mec kids: non-illuminated wall sign (s kimbark ave / alley elevation) -2'-0"h x 9'-0"w (18 sqft) | $3,500 | [101072910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072910/) | | Aug 22, 2025 | Sign | Midwest express clinic walk-in clinc: non-illuminated wall sign (north elevation facing alley) - 4'-0"h x 10'-0"w (40 sqft) | $2,500 | [101072909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072909/) | | Aug 22, 2025 | Sign | Midwest express clinic: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (e 53rd st elevation) - 2'-8"h x 34'-0"w (91 sqft) | $10,000 | [101072908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072908/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 90 ft W | 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/) | 90 ft W | 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/) | 90 ft W | 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/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 90 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: inside store. | $7,770 | [B200474528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474528/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5400 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 760 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/) | 860 ft SW | 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/) | 860 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/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 400 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5121 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-s-kenwood-ave/) | 920 ft 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/) | 870 ft 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/) | 900 ft 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/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5139 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5139-s-university-ave/) | 980 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/) | 860 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/) | 630 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/) | 930 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 15, 2026 | [1213 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-e-53rd-st/) | 280 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5140 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-kenwood-ave/) | 690 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), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [5048 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5048-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | 0.19 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 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $162,000 | [B200480197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480197/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [5460 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5460-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof parapet & archways. | $10,805 | [B200476433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476433/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017944. | $105,000 | [B200473093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473093/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1215 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.19 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/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.24 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/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5300 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Interior renovation of existing 5,180 square foot 1st floor (former office space) and 8,813 square foot unfinished basement to create a fitness studio. Work includes demolition and lowering of existing basement slab, new partitions, finishes, MEP systems, and installation of a new NFPA 13 | $2,000,000 | [101076986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076986/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1201 E Madison Park](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-e-madison-park/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: basement electrical/sprinkler room. | $100 | [B200466678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466678/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 17:30 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. 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