# Building permits at 1524 E 55th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 7: 12 Sq/ft non-illuminated double faced interior floor mounted sign seen through the window. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 7, 2026 | Sign | 12 Sq/ft non-illuminated double faced interior floor mounted sign seen through the window; south elevation; barnes & noble | $3,000 | [101077935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077935/) | | Apr 7, 2026 | Sign | 167 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; south elevation; barnes & noble; previously, there was a treasure island sign at this location just as large or larger. It has since been removed and we are now adding the barnes & noble sign | $5,000 | [101077934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077934/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 860 ft 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/) | 820 ft 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/) | 760 ft 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 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 820 ft 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/) | 360 ft W | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/) | 820 ft SW | 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 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 820 ft 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/) | 820 ft 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/) | 750 ft 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/) | ### 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/) | 0.24 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 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $10,000 | [B200512620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512620/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | Fire service upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 mandate on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002831). | $9,640 | [101088014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088014/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspction (ev002831). | $12,200 | [101088010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088010/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.24 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/) | 0.23 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/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: unit 15b. | $4,660 | [B200470339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470339/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: common areas and basement. | $10,000 | [B200469275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469275/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 55th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1554 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1554-e-55th-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [1616 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1616-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [1755 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1755-e-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026 - [1221 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-e-55th-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [1172 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1172-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [827 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/827-e-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [800 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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