# Building permits at 1516 E Harper Ct, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.5M alteration or repair at 5207 S Harper Ave, permitted Jul 27.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Feb 27: Nonstructural interior relocation of bar to main dining area. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (24 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior relocation of bar to main dining area, work to include relocation of plumbing and electrical for new sinks and equipment. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), main dining. | $50,000 | [B200458544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458544/) |
| Sep 3, 2020 | Sign | New, permanent, illuminated wall sign; replacing same for same; removing "pork chop" signage and installing jade court signage; south elevation | $3,000 | [100882613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100882613/) |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Other | Revision to permit#100854034 to change the GC to modern concepts construction inc. | Not listed | [100870701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100870701/) |
| Feb 28, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Self cert - renovation of an existing mercantile restaurant on first floor of an existing 2 story mixed use building as per plans. Scope - 2542 s.f. | $250,000 | [100854034](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100854034/) |
| Jul 31, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Interior build-out for new full service restaurant per plans. Self-certification - conditional permit: subject to field inspections & audit also known as 1516 E. Harper court. | $160,000 | [100494595](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100494595/) |
| Jul 12, 2013 | Electrical | Unit 1b 1st floor wiring only | $3,500 | [B100499516](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100499516/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: lab for sciences. | $150,000 | [B200510910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510910/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101085095 removing previously permitted scope, except for lighting to prep space for another laboratory space under separate permit of a business use non-hazardous laboratory space as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construction) | Not listed | [101087882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087882/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Sc/ 2019 CBRC - interior alterations on floors 3-11 for installation of additional electrical service to include new conduit and equipment, switchboards bus duct, feeder connectors, shunt, trip breakers and fire department emergency power off (epo) as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construct | $2,000,000 | [101087399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087399/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101074867. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 3 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 11th, 12th 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200476335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476335/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200462256. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 11th, 12th, 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200471768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471768/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power and lighing, me | $3,500,000 | [101085836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085836/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: quantum lab west side phase 2 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes and vibration mitigation structure. Along with asso | $3,500,000 | [101085835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085835/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: corridor and conference center - phase 1 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hasardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power  | $3,000,000 | [101085095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085095/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 220 ft W | Other | For permit 100971260: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477989/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing mechanical, plumbing and electrical at existing lab.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 6th floor room 0697. | $100,000 | [B200470021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470021/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 210 ft NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 520 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200510962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510962/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 990 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020453. | $129,000 | [B200509047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509047/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 990 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 345 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $129,840 | [B200509045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509045/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5254 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-dorchester-ave/) | 1,000 ft W | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200472327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472327/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 730 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 150 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475921/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 720 ft S | 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 5, 2026 | [5300 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-blackstone-ave/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Interior renovation of existing 5,180 square foot 1st floor (former office space) and 8,813 square foot unfinished basement to create a fitness studio. Work includes demolition and lowering of existing basement slab, new partitions, finishes, MEP systems, and installation of a new NFPA 13 | $2,000,000 | [101076986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076986/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1426 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 990 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 3 and basement. | $4,500 | [B200469002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469002/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | [5316 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200477145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477145/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 203. | $700 | [B200475952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475952/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof parapet & archways. | $10,805 | [B200476433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476433/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and top floor. | $50,000 | [B200474536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474536/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.25 mi E | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: antenna modification existing rooftop per plans. | $50,000 | [B200468837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468837/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017944. | $105,000 | [B200473093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473093/) |

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