# Building permits at 1501 S State St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $725,269 alteration or repair at 61 W 15th St, permitted Aug 3. Seven permits on record here. The newest, Nov 7, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 7, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020614. | $25,000 | [B200448468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200448468/) | | Dec 27, 2022 | Electrical | Electrical only permit replace the existing exit light & emergency light fixtures in the same locations with chicago approved led fixtures. | $10,000 | [B101000692](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101000692/) | | Jul 23, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Vent only - installation of hood vent and exhaust to the first floor of an existing kindercare daycare as per plans. | $25,000 | [100814756](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100814756/) | | Aug 23, 2018 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace three rooftop units with three, 12.5 ton, air cooled, self-contained, r410a, trane rooftop units, serving a daycare center(c3). | Not listed | [100779339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100779339/) | | Aug 23, 2018 | Other | Replace 3 roof top units | Not listed | [100779337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100779337/) | | Jan 29, 2009 | Sign | Installation of fabricated illuminated channel letters and logo | $6,500 | [100270793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100270793/) | | Nov 18, 2008 | Electrical | Low voltage automatic door operators | $2,200 | [B100268139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100268139/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 19 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 760 ft N | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 22-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100197264) | Not listed | [101089358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089358/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [1353 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-s-wabash-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Elevator | Upgrade on fire service phase i and phase II operation and faid's to comply with current city of chicago 2018 elevator code on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevator(#1); and one(1) 5000lb capacity, 9-floor, freight elevator(rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014107) | $30,000 | [101089354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089354/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/) | 650 ft S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 120 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200511009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511009/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1500 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1500-s-michigan-ave/) | 810 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100466738. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. | Not listed | [B200473802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473802/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/) | 980 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $16,000 | [B200509779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509779/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [61 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/61-w-15th-st/) | 700 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing concrete pavers and replace with new concrete pavers as per plans. Existing occupancy group: R2. Existing construction type: IIIB construction. | $725,269 | [101085579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085579/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/) | 250 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,186 | [B200480703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480703/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 760 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: interior floors of attached parking garage. | $8,400 | [B200479210](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479210/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1400 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-wabash-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: in dental office first floor. | $5,000 | [B200479498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479498/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: 2 floors of interior garage - critical examination. | $220,000 | [B200474913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474913/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 760 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: ext bldg inspection - acg critical examination. | $30,500 | [B200475015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475015/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/) | 470 ft S | Alteration or repair | Existing roof deck replacement on existing 7stry masonry residential building | $20,000 | [101081755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081755/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [100 E 14th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/100-e-14th-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 95 FT., max. Height: 330 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200507939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507939/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1631 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Other | Change of owner for permit 101039646. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200480877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480877/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1327 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1327-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: unit f at the panel and on the exterior service. | $2,023 | [B200478395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478395/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1620 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $7,500 | [B200474421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474421/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [1556 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1556-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self certification. Revision to permit #101072100 to revise for added hood and ducting. No architectural changes. | $1,500 | [101083834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083834/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1322 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1322-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | CBRC 2019:-Interior repairs, includes structural repairs to existing electrical vault in an existing 10-story condo building with m.e.p. Work (construction type: 1b, occupancy type: r2) as per plans | $583,000 | [101074363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074363/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1615 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1615-s-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing revolving door and automatic cart door and replacment with storefront to match existing at ground floor of an existing 1-story grocery store. Existing egress door(s) to remain. Existing area of store: 74,156 sf area of work: 150 s.f. No change to existing construction class or us | $30,000 | [101081827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081827/) | ## 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 S State St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1503 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1503-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [1526 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1526-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [1529 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1529-s-state-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025 - [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 - [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [1319 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1319-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 6, 2014 - [1717 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1717-s-state-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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