# Building permits at 1534 E 68th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6000 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | 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/) |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only (kitchen) # 403004056 job # 100302492 | $1,156 | [B100833159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100833159/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

5 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 10, 2026 | [6758 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6758-s-stony-island-ave/) | 220 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 E | 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/) | 980 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/) | 500 ft S | 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/) | 0.22 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 2026-10-03 00:19 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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