# Building permits at 1521 E 68th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 1. | $1,300 | [B200455350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455350/) |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 3rd floor. | $900 | [B200453978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453978/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1534 E 68th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1534-e-68th-st/) | 85 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repair work. | $6,900 | [B200511294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511294/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [6758 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6758-s-stony-island-ave/) | 200 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 4 circuits to existing 800 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main floor. | $5,000 | [B200481322](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481322/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6739 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6739-s-cornell-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1788 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: at top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $18,700 | [B200513830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513830/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6921 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6921-s-stony-island-ave/) | 900 ft SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Ductwork extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 packaged terminal dx system(carrier, 48ma-034---540ka, roof) 4 packaged terminal dx system(carrier 48feem08a2a5-0a0a0 roof). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 resi | $245,000 | [B200473316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473316/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6841 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6841-s-harper-ave/) | 440 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 3 story 4 dwelling unit building interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes rear open wood porch replacement - same as existing upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group R2; type IIIA construction) | $350,000 | [101081814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081814/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | [6853 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6853-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 50, MAX. Length 4. Location: building exterior. | $45,500 | [B200479217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479217/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 19:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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