# Building permits at 1373 E 55th Pl, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 20: Nonstructural interior alteration to expand powder room into full bathroom and reduce adjacent storage areas. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to expand powder room into full bathroom and reduce adjacent storage areas inclulding associated electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), lower level. | $25,000 | [B200458535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458535/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 190 ft N | Sign | Frist financial bank: internally illuminated face lit projecting sign w/dymanic display (e 55th st elevation) - 9'-0" h x 5'-3" projection (47 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101056045 issued 08/08/2024 | $2,000 | [101079146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079146/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 190 ft N | Sign | Frist financial bank: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (e 55th st elevation) - 4'-0" h x 21'-0" W (84 SQ ft) | $8,500 | [101079144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079144/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5611 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-kenwood-ave/) | 690 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: bedrooms, hallway and basement. | $3,500 | [B200480232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480232/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 920 ft N | 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 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration in kitchen, (2) bathrooms, foyer, laundry area and hallway and replace finishes throughout, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 5n | $292,000 | [B200477199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477199/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/) | 740 ft E | Elevator | Replacement of counterweight switches, governor cables, governor tail sheaves, traveler cables, bottom car guides, counterweight guides and selector switches, due to water damage on two(2) 2000lb capacity, 11-floor, passenger elevators(#3-#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008123) | $157,000 | [101085502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085502/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/) | 580 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $44,000 | [B200471767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471767/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 | [5525 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear chimneys. | $22,100 | [B200471200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471200/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5630 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 60'-0' ' (length). Location: side (north) fence. | $4,100 | [B200470641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470641/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 10:35 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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