# Building permits at 1451 E 55th St, Chicago, IL

15 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 1: Replacement of counterweight switches. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 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/) |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary installation of structural steel framing under street level slab at parking garage. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, ceiling under first floor of garage. | $131,910 | [B200448977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448977/) |
| Jun 8, 2022 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on two(2) 2000lb capacity, 11-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevators(#3 & #4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008123) | $8,000 | [100975213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100975213/) |
| May 6, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace (1) make-up air unit and (1) air handler unit. | Not listed | [100970687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100970687/) |
| May 6, 2022 | Other | Replace four water cooled condensing units with four, 5 ton, air cooled, remote, lg condensing units, located at grade and serving the common areas of the building. | Not listed | [100970670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100970670/) |
| Aug 11, 2021 | Elevator | Oia '1401 E 55th st' replace hoist ropes and drive sheaves on two (2) 2000lb.cap, 11-floors, geared traction passenger elevators #1 & #2. Pursaunt to the scope of work submitted. EV008123 | $15,000 | [100935076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100935076/) |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Elevator | Oia '1401 E 55th st' perform repairs due to water damage on passenger elevators 3 and 4 pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev008123). | $104,987 | [100919917](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100919917/) |
| Sep 4, 2020 | Other | Replace domestic/heating water pumps & associated piping as needed. (Subject to field inspection) | Not listed | [100890119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100890119/) |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Elevator | Oia '1455 E 55th st' modernization of (2) 11 stop passenger elevators pursuant to scope of work submitted. All work to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code & subject to field inspections by city of chicago elevator bureau. 1450 E. 55Th pl.) | $329,975 | [100482286](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100482286/) |
| Mar 20, 2013 | Elevator | Modernization of (2) 11 stop passenger elevators pursuant to scope of work submitted. All work to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code & subject to field inspections by city of chicago elevator bureau. (EV008123) | $329,975 | [100482225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100482225/) |
| Dec 18, 2012 | Electrical | Replace electrical panel | $450 | [B100471394](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100471394/) |
| Apr 2, 2010 | Plumbing | Plumbing only replace kitchen faucet. | Not listed | [100337103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100337103/) |
| Oct 8, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 hi low modular\werner board scaffold from 10/10/2008 to 10/10/2009. | Not listed | [100261621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100261621/) |
| Nov 14, 2007 | Roofing | Remove and replace roofing systyem. All work same as existing | $25,000 | [100212013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100212013/) |
| Jul 17, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint as necessary replace (50) bricks caulk windows and doors all work same as existing. | $9,221 | [100124494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100124494/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 860 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/) | 640 ft S | 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/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 760 ft W | 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/) | 760 ft W | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 60 FT., max. Height: 85 FT. Location: west elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200514165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514165/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017516. | $20,000 | [B200512043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512043/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: all elevations. | $16,800 | [B200510553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510553/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1488 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020112. | $27,000 | [B200481908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481908/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [5611 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | 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 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Other | For permit 101070408: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481867/) |
| Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101070408 to revise the plumbing plan (p-100) showing the relocation of a basement ice machine, the addition of a mop and hand sink, the relocation of a first floor mop sink, and subsequent revisions to the waste and supply diagrams. | $15,000 | [101082553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082553/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: north side of building). | $40,000 | [B200468986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468986/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(south), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001322) | $319,857 | [101083167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083167/) |

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