# Building permits at 1533 E 72nd St, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Interior alteration - demo. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 420 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration - demo per plan; install HVAC system & upgrade elec service from 100 to 200 amp/ relocate house panel; install electrical wiring, switches, outlets & fixtures per plan; replace all windows, install 1/2 bathroom / new drywall throughout per plan; replace / install n | $80,000 | [101083270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083270/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior preparatory demolition of nonload bearing drywal and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on permit no. 101083270 Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 8 interior common areas | $7,500 | [B200474164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474164/) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit coach house (rear only) | $18,500 | [B100973469](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100973469/) |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Replace two (2) existing two story wood frame porches at rear bldg. Per arch. Plans to correct violations. | $13,000 | [100249248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100249248/) |
| Jul 29, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing wood frame porch at front of bldg. Per arch plans to correct violations. Front bldg.. | $5,000 | [100249242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100249242/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/) | 250 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front property line. | $6,500 | [B200506694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506694/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1527 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1527-e-71st-pl/) | 340 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $28,000 | [B200510067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510067/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1505 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-72nd-st/) | 260 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,940 | [B200481957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481957/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1507 E 71st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-71st-pl/) | 420 ft NW | New building | Spr - 2019 CBC - proposed 3-story (3) dwelling unit frame building with rear metal steps with decks at each level, new metal and wood fences (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) | $600,000 | [101071000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071000/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1448 E 72nd Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1448-e-72nd-pl/) | 530 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $12,300 | [B200481679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481679/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7118 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7118-s-stony-island-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(york zj102n15t2kab5a n1f4843095). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof (rtu replacement). | $53,000 | [B200476251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476251/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1631 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-e-71st-st/) | 970 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: infant open classroom area and bathrooms. | $3,200 | [B200475330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475330/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [7010 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7010-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200478975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478975/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E 72nd St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1529 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1529-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Dec 23, 2025
- [1507 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1507-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [1505 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1505-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [1353 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Sep 12, 2025
- [1341 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1341-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025
- [1310 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1310-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2026
- [1961 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1961-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025
- [2025 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2025-e-72nd-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2021
- [2051 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2051-e-72nd-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026
- [1010 E 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-e-72nd-st/): newest permit May 21, 2026

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