# Building permits at 1371 E 53rd 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. Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 13: Self certification 2019 CBC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBC. "Nyc halal" take out restaurant build out in existing commercial space (unit 2 #1371-a). All work as per plans. | $125,000 | [101088263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088263/) | | Aug 9, 2010 | Electrical | Install ten 4 lamp t-8 fixtures | $1,200 | [B100357600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100357600/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 32 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [5254 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-dorchester-ave/) | 110 ft NE | Other | 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/) | 180 ft SE | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 610 ft NE | 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 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 870 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/) | 870 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/) | 870 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 810 ft S | 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 5, 2026 | [5121 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-s-kenwood-ave/) | 890 ft N | 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 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 890 ft E | Other | 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/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 880 ft N | Alteration or repair | 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 15, 2026 | [1228 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1228-e-53rd-st/) | 870 ft W | 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/) | 430 ft SW | 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/) | 880 ft N | 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 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 890 ft E | 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 6, 2026 | [5140 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-kenwood-ave/) | 720 ft NW | 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/) | 460 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5332 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101087256. Locations: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, interior of each unit. | $20,000 | [B200512225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512225/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: lab for sciences. | $150,000 | [B200510910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510910/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5117 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | 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/) | 0.20 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) | | May 15, 2026 | [1213 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1213-e-53rd-st/) | 0.20 mi 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 4, 2026 | [1426 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi N | 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/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on E 53rd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1418 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1418-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [1424 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1424-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Oct 16, 2025 - [1314 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1314-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [1439 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1439-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2025 - [1452 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025 - [1453 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1453-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [1462 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1462-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2025 - [1505 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [1236 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1236-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026 - [1507 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-53rd-st/): newest permit Dec 29, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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