1414 E 59th St

Chicago, IL 60637

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.8M project at 5835 S Kimbark Ave, permitted Aug 1.

33 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 9: Fire alarm: new system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1.

1. Fire alarm: new system

   Fire systems
   Jun 9not listed
2. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   Electrical
   May 22$32,200
3. Relocation of fire panel for two(2) 2500lb capacity

   Elevator
   May 20$54,020
4. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   Electrical
   Feb 5$2,868,000
5. Interior alterations to common areas and 456 sleeping units in 12 story dormitory building due to fire alarm…

   Alteration or repair
   Jan 23$4,751,000
6. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT.

   Alteration or repair
   May 28, 2025$340,000
7. Line voltage electrical work

   Electrical
   Apr 22, 2025$1,500
8. Install 40 amp 208 volt circuits for car chargers

   Electrical
   May 20, 2024$8,000
9. Temporary wiring to facilitate 2024 university of chicago graduation/ diploma ceremony

   Electrical
   Apr 22, 2024$1,000
10. Temporary electrical wiring for university of chicago 2023 graduation 2 portable generators

    Electrical
    Apr 10, 2023$1,000
11. Security system work (uofc international house access/card access) (cxso220913f)

    Electrical
    Sep 15, 2022$2,102,400
12. U of c - self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of reception area and conversion of office to single user…

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 27, 2022$420,000
13. Temporary setup university of chicago 2022 graduation 2 portable genarators

    Other
    May 4, 2022not listed
14. Erect one scaffold dates 7/22/2021 through 7/22/2022

    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jul 20, 2021$100
15. All elevations, repair/replace 32 SQ. FT. Stone

    Alteration or repair
    Jul 16, 2021$194,662
16. Masonry facade repairs at the east and south elevations of the building

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 16, 2020$4,965
17. Masonry repair only.tuckpoint 1500 sqft

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 20, 2019$409,900
18. Modernizaton of one (1) 2500lb.cap

    Elevator
    Apr 10, 2019$283,400
19. Tower facade restoration and east stair rehabilitation

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 13, 2018$68,000
20. Install 282 linear FT. Of fence panels (5.5'w x 10'h) install 3"x3" square post

    Fence, wall or deck
    Aug 19, 2016$25,845
21. Selective renovations within existing dormitory building to existing dorm rooms

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 27, 2016$1,100,000
22. ¿All elevations, repair/replace/reset 66 copings

    Alteration or repair
    Jun 29, 2015not listed
23. International house lighting upgrade replace lighting control system no new meters

    Electrical
    Jan 2, 2014not listed
24. Install (1) double-sided non-illuminated aluminum sign with aluminum frame

    Sign
    Jul 25, 2013$750
25. Renovations to existing dorm rooms within residential dormitory building

    Alteration or repair
    May 30, 2013$700,000
26. The scope of work is comprised of 2850 sf of dorm renovations to existing dorm at university of chicago

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 8, 2012$540,156
27. Modernization of one traction passenger elevator pursuant to scope of work submitted

    Elevator
    May 17, 2012$178,980
28. Temporary power for the obama rally

    Electrical
    Nov 2, 2010$10,000
29. Reverse swing on 15 existing doors

    Alteration or repair
    Dec 10, 2009$40,000
30. ADA Door upgrades and the addition of cased openings between existing dorm rooms to create suites on floor 2…

    Alteration or repair
    Aug 28, 2009$15,000
31. Exterior stair removal to accomodate ADA upgrade

    Alteration or repair
    Oct 20, 2008$1,100,000
32. Modernize the passenger elevator as per scope of work (# 5 passenger,10 stop )

    Elevator
    Apr 12, 2006$78,224
33. Replace 976 windows

    Alteration or repair
    Jan 31, 2006$1,668,317

1. Nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes

   1534 E 59th St · 890 ft E · Alteration or repair
   Oct 1$95,000
2. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT.

   5758 S Blackstone Ave · 680 ft N · Alteration or repair
   Sep 21$2,400
3. Approval of new plan for stormwater management

   1502 E 59th St · 620 ft E · Other
   Sep 15not listed
4. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   5840 S Kenwood Ave · 760 ft NW · Electrical
   Aug 1$37,929
5. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   5823 S Kenwood Ave · 760 ft NW · Electrical
   Aug 1$37,929
6. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   1362 E 59th St · 410 ft W · Electrical
   Aug 1$37,929
7. 2019 Cbrc:interior repairs of the existing dwelling unit in the existing townhouse to address water damage no…

   5733 S Dorchester Ave · 950 ft N · Alteration or repair
   May 21$80,000
8. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT.

   5825 S Blackstone Ave · 400 ft NE · Alteration or repair
   May 20$214,000

1. Line voltage electrical work

   5717 S Blackstone Ave · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
   Sep 30$2,400
2. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT.

   5844 S Stony Island Ave · 0.21 mi E · Grading
   Sep 14$375,420
3. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max

   5844 S Stony Island Ave · 0.21 mi E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
   Sep 9not listed
4. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 16402 SQ. FT.

   1313 E 60th St · 0.22 mi SW · Grading
   Sep 8$1,419,783
5. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.

   5835 S Kimbark Ave · 0.20 mi W · Alteration or repair
   Aug 5$69,146
6. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   5818 S Kimbark Ave · 0.22 mi W · Electrical
   Aug 1$37,929
7. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   5835 S Kimbark Ave · 0.20 mi W · Electrical
   Aug 1$3,792,937
8. Low voltage/communication electrical work

   5815 S Kimbark Ave · 0.21 mi NW · Electrical
   Jul 30$37,929
9. Line voltage electrical work

   5800 S Kimbark Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
   Jul 2$37,640
10. Line voltage electrical work

    5715 S Kenwood Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    May 18$13,425
11. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 99 SQ. FT.

    5720 S Harper Ave · 0.22 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    May 1$20,000

• 1362 E 59th St newest permit Aug 1, 2026
• 1502 E 59th St newest permit Sep 15, 2026
• 1534 E 59th St newest permit Oct 1, 2026
• 1212 E 59th St newest permit Feb 25, 2026
• 1050 E 59th St newest permit Apr 2, 2008
• 950 E 59th St newest permit Sep 14, 2026
• 119 E 59th St newest permit Jun 18, 2025

Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 6, 2026. We checked it Oct 6, 18:09 UTC. See the city's official records.

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