# Building permits at 1401 E 73rd St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $600,000 new building at 1507 E 71st Pl, permitted Aug 20. One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 16, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $24,500 | [B101069196](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101069196/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | [1505 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-72nd-st/) | 970 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,940 | [B200481957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481957/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/) | 990 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front property line. | $6,500 | [B200506694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506694/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1448 E 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-e-72nd-pl/) | 650 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,300 | [B200481679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481679/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7328 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7328-s-dorchester-ave/) | 290 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 48 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: basement, first and second common areas front/rear. | $10,000 | [B200477760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477760/) | | Jun 28, 2026 | [1329 E 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1329-e-72nd-pl/) | 490 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: rear of building. | $3,500 | [B200469569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469569/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1310 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-e-72nd-st/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $5,000 | [B200460101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460101/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [1416 E 74th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1416-e-74th-st/) | 620 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no.100936569 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no.100936569 | Not listed | [101084328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084328/) | | May 20, 2026 | [7350 S Dante Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7350-s-dante-ave/) | 580 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: backyard. | $1,400 | [B200469615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469615/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 10, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration - demo per plan; install HVAC system & upgrade elec service from 100 to 200 amp/ relocate house panel; install electrical wiring, switches, outlets & fixtures per plan; replace all windows, install 1/2 bathroom / new drywall throughout per plan; replace / install n | $80,000 | [101083270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083270/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1507 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-71st-pl/) | 0.23 mi NE | New building | Spr - 2019 CBC - proposed 3-story (3) dwelling unit frame building with rear metal steps with decks at each level, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) | $600,000 | [101071000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071000/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7431 S Kimbark Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7431-s-kimbark-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit building w/ basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101083083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083083/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [1533 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1533-e-72nd-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083270 Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 8 interior common areas | $7,500 | [B200474164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474164/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 19:06 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. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.