# Building permits at 1503 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.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 8: Nonstructural interior bathroom remodel (no electrical work). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom remodel (no electrical work). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 405. | $12,500 | [B200449873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200449873/) |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 make up air unit(reznor, rppl1200, roof). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof top. | $138,000 | [B200020964](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200020964/) |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit panel replacement of existing high-rise fire alarm & voice command system per chicago building code sections 403 & 907. | $51,860 | [B101037808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101037808/) |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair & replace, same as existing, 150sqft of concrete and balcony repairs. | $10,000 | [101019880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101019880/) |
| Mar 17, 2021 | Elevator | Replace pit equipment due to water damage on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 9-floor, 200fpm, traction passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100037414) car #2 scope of work on site | $27,000 | [100913108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100913108/) |
| Oct 14, 2020 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold 10/05/2020 to 10/05/2021 | Not listed | [100895499](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100895499/) |
| Aug 26, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair work:tuckpointing, brick replacement,concrete patching, all elevations. All work same as existing. | $98,790 | [100888675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100888675/) |
| Oct 16, 2019 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold 10/14/2019 to 10/14/2020 | Not listed | [100846329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846329/) |
| Nov 30, 2012 | Electrical | 15Th street lofts condo association job 130-54071-01 low voltage electrical permit to install a low voltage video security alarm 12 main dome cameras 2 flexidome 2 dvr. Commom areas | $22,795 | [B100464927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100464927/) |
| Apr 16, 2010 | Alteration or repair | All elevations tuck-pointing, repair/replace spalled brick and concrete, caulk limestone joints, repair/replace face brick match existing, south elevation flashing under windows, north elevation provide flashing under patio doors, total repairs 1500 SQ. FT., No structural work, only work allowed. | $85,500 | [100339339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100339339/) |
| Mar 4, 2010 | Other | East elevation: tuck-point as necessary-replace brick (150)-patch concrete 500 SQ FT. Grinding. Subject to field inspection. | $48,000 | [100332592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100332592/) |
| Oct 21, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Reroute high efficent pvc flue system from the front of the building through heated garage area and out the rear of the building | Not listed | [100316568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100316568/) |
| Apr 27, 2009 | Alteration or repair | West elevation 12 tier, point as necessary, replace spalled bricks (70), coat balconies (6) with urehtene membrane. Total masonry sq.ft. Area 300. | $18,800 | [100288754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100288754/) |
| Mar 5, 2009 | Alteration or repair | 50 SQ. FT. Tuck-pointing, repair/replace 60 bricks, caulking only on north elevation only, no structural work" - all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $8,500 | [100280225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280225/) |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage cctv system. | $12,775 | [B100228160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100228160/) |
| Feb 4, 2008 | Sign | One new steel frame awning to be covered with canvas. The awning measurements are 13' 2" W x 3' d x 5' 6" h. Graphics on the awning measure 10 SQ. FT. | $1,525 | [100218493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100218493/) |
| Nov 2, 2006 | Other | Monthly maint. Permit | $1,000 | [B100145552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100145552/) |
| Mar 3, 2006 | Alteration or repair | 1503-1511 S. State st.revision to previous issued permit 1046687. Revise location of garage entry, interior wall partition type modifications and the addition of pre fab greenhouses. | $10,000 | [100095349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100095349/) |
| Feb 15, 2006 | Electrical | Wire co/2 system on 1st and 2nd floor rooftop makeup unit stat dx interlock only work done. Temp control | Not listed | [B100096311](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100096311/) |
| Jan 9, 2006 | Fire systems | Hi-rise fa basement, 1st to the 8th floors. Ck#49801;$275.00 & ck#49800;$350.00. P/u by ken on 27 jul05 (wsl) | Not listed | [B100048312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100048312/) |

## 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/) | 780 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/) | 980 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/) | 630 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 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/) | 270 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/) | 780 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/) | 850 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/) | 740 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/) | 740 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/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1556 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1556-s-michigan-ave/) | 990 ft 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/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/) | 450 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 31, 2026 | [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/) | 0.19 mi 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 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 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

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S State St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1501 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1501-s-state-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025
- [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
- [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 7, 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

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