# Building permits at 1534 E 59th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1: Nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 780 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replacement interior finishes, renovate kitchen, add half bath next to existing bathroom, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit j3 only (interior work only) | $95,000 | [B200509625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509625/) |
| Apr 26, 2010 | Other | East, south elevation: grind and re-point 100% as needed and grind and re-point on intry way 750 SQ FT. | $18,850 | [100340652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100340652/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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 | [5844 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5844-s-stony-island-ave/) | 250 ft NE | Grading | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 185sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior facade - all elevations. | $375,420 | [B200509285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509285/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5844 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5844-s-stony-island-ave/) | 250 ft NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 180 FT. Location: north, east, south, west exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200510673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510673/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [1502 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1502-e-59th-st/) | 280 ft W | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: transportation. Project area: 2.47 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200452268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452268/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [6001 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-stony-island-ave/) | 780 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 09/27/2026 erection starts: 7/27/2026, erection ends: 7/27/2026. Self cert 2019 cdc. 1-40X40 tent for the obama center event on july 27, 2026. Set-up is 7-27-26 and takedown is 7-27-26. Joliet tent co. | $3,000 | [101086489](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086489/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 890 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101076057. Affects: 446 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200463028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463028/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [6001 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-stony-island-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 22 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: outside park area. | $10,000 | [B200472859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472859/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [6001 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-stony-island-ave/) | 780 ft SE | Elevator | Replace hydraulic valve on (1) 3500lb cap., 2-stop, passenger elevator #7 car. | Not listed | [101084165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084165/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6001 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6001-s-stony-island-ave/) | 780 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/8/2026, erection ends: 6/24/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019. Peer review. Main stage, truss structures and tents for the obama foundation dedication ceremony on june 18, 2026. Setup is june 8 and takedown is june 24, 2026. Twentyone temp. Structures total: 3 | $30,000 | [101083566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083566/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 890 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: stair lobbies in basement through 9th floors. | $32,200 | [B200465338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465338/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5825 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5825-s-blackstone-ave/) | 750 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevations. | $214,000 | [B200469148](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469148/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [1414 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1414-e-59th-st/) | 890 ft W | Elevator | Relocation of fire panel for two(2) 2500lb capacity, (1) 3-floor, passenger elevator(s1), and (1) 7-floor, passenger elevator(s2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#191191) | $54,020 | [101083740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083740/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 15 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $2,400 | [B200510742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510742/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5758 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side under the window. | $2,400 | [B200512657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512657/) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | [1362 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1362-e-59th-st/) | 0.25 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: blaine. | $37,929 | [B200480797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480797/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 99 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 2 chimneys side and middle. | $20,000 | [B200468819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468819/) |

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