# Building permits at 1368 E 52nd St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.5M alteration or repair at 5207 S Harper Ave, permitted Jul 27.

Three permits on record here. The newest, May 30, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC existing 3 story brick town house basement buildout and new metal deck and stairs. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 36 more permits (34 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 3 story brick town house basement buildout and new metal deck and stairs as per plans | $50,000 | [101065898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065898/) |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Electrical | Replace all light fixtures and devices throught, change 200 amp 2 meter service to 200 amp 3 meter. | $6,000 | [B100982020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100982020/) |
| Jul 21, 2022 | Plumbing | ,Replace drywall on ceiling & walls,doors,windows,repair and replace plumbing fixtures and all d,w,v and water piping | $55,000 | [100979664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100979664/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 28 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200510962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510962/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 760 ft NW | 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 16, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: lab for sciences. | $150,000 | [B200510910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510910/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101085095 removing previously permitted scope, except for lighting to prep space for another laboratory space under separate permit of a business use non-hazardous laboratory space as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construction) | Not listed | [101087882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087882/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Sc/ 2019 CBRC - interior alterations on floors 3-11 for installation of additional electrical service to include new conduit and equipment, switchboards bus duct, feeder connectors, shunt, trip breakers and fire department emergency power off (epo) as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construct | $2,000,000 | [101087399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087399/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5027 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5027-s-dorchester-ave/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 2 1st fl N side, 1 3rd fl N side, 1 2nd fl front. | $9,000 | [B200479481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479481/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101074867. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 3 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 11th, 12th 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200476335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476335/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200462256. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 11th, 12th, 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200471768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471768/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5121 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-s-kenwood-ave/) | 340 ft NW | 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 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power and lighing, me | $3,500,000 | [101085836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085836/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: quantum lab west side phase 2 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes and vibration mitigation structure. Along with asso | $3,500,000 | [101085835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085835/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: corridor and conference center - phase 1 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hasardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power  | $3,000,000 | [101085095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085095/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 910 ft E | Plumbing | For permit 100971260: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477989/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5254 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-dorchester-ave/) | 560 ft S | 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/) | 780 ft S | 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 30, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 280 ft 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 24, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 760 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 990 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: inside store. | $7,770 | [B200474528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474528/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5335 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5335-s-kenwood-ave/) | 960 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 280 ft 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing mechanical, plumbing and electrical at existing lab.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 6th floor room 0697. | $100,000 | [B200470021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470021/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5140 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-kenwood-ave/) | 330 ft W | 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/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [5300 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-blackstone-ave/) | 770 ft SE | 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 | [1426 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 710 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 3 and basement. | $4,500 | [B200469002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469002/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 19, 2026 | [1215 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. 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: building link. | Not listed | [B200467207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467207/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 2nd fl pedestrian bridge. | Not listed | [B200465411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465411/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5007 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5007-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, inside the unit and backyard. | $45,650 | [B200469224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469224/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1215 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NW | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Selfcert 2019-cbrc: alteration to replace one existing rooftop makeup air unit with new rooftop doas unit to provide conditioned ventilation to residential corridors (floors 1-7) and ground floor lobby. Work includes replacing existing rooftop exhaust fans connected to existing interior risers servi | $294,300 | [101081945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081945/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [1213 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-e-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |

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