# Building permits at 1554 E 55th St, Chicago, IL

34 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Replacement other contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Other | For permit 101072458: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200450470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450470/) |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1-story retail bulding, space 1524, for new book store. New partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, millwork, and finishes throughout. New mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work as per plans. (Occupancy group m; type IIB construction) certified corre | $476,885 | [101072458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072458/) |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to an existing 1 story, ground floor commercial shell space of approximately 17,260 SQ. FT. The scope of work shall consist of but is not limited to the following: add new 3ft x 7ft door. Replace two existing automatic sliding entrance doors with new of same type at  | $500,000 | [101068273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068273/) |
| Jul 17, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(lennox tga048s2dh1y) 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier 48ss-0361005). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $47,620 | [B200434191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434191/) |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit 101042700. Details: revise incorrect address on initial permit from 1554 E 55th st to correct address of 1550 E 55th st. Administrative filing only. No substantive change to scope of permit 101042700. | Not listed | [B200399620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399620/) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $500 | [B200397430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397430/) |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Electrical | Revision to permit #101042700. To change of general contractor, electrical and plumbing contractors. Must pay for renovation permit no 101042700 prior to beginning any work or requesting inspections | Not listed | [B200017214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200017214/) |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | 2019 Chicago building code - self-cert program - scope of work to include: renovations to existing group B business tenat space in existing 1-story commercial building as per plans. MEP Included. Area of work: 1680 sf. B Occ. / Ii-b const. | $200,000 | [101042700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101042700/) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Build out of hearing office / telepod booth within exsiting walgreens drug store per plans. Work includes interior partitions and electric connections | $15,000 | [100968991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100968991/) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Existing walgreens store- f mercantile.proposed use same-f mercantile minor interior alterations at existing pharmacy area consult rmand minor entry way -small general sales area rework | $100,000 | [100794417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100794417/) |
| May 7, 2018 | Sign | Installation of optical letterset to replace pharmacy letterset on north elevation | $2,000 | [100745526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100745526/) |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Electrical | Install data/cat 6 cables for small remodel. | $2,500 | [B100748204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100748204/) |
| Jan 17, 2018 | Sign | Installation of optical letterset to replace 24 hr letterset on east elevation | $2,000 | [100732582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100732582/) |
| Nov 14, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Existing f mercantile use (walgreens)proposed use same- f mercantile for eye care services within theexisting use-minor partial interior remodel for this. | $200,000 | [100730029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100730029/) |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Other | Replace four rtu's with one 5 ton, two 10 ton, and one 12.5 ton, air cooled, self-contained, r410a, york rooftop units, serving a walgreens. | Not listed | [100711897](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100711897/) |
| Jun 22, 2017 | Roofing | Repace 4 roof top units | Not listed | [100711895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100711895/) |
| May 16, 2016 | Sign | Installation of letterset on storefront | $2,500 | [100640931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100640931/) |
| May 16, 2016 | Sign | Installation of replacement faces in pylon | $2,500 | [100640928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100640928/) |
| Jul 24, 2014 | Electrical | Pull low voltage and data cabling | $1,500 | [B100551982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100551982/) |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Electrical | Revision to permit 100535560 to change the electrical contractor to rjl group, inc | Not listed | [B100550641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100550641/) |
| Jul 17, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior alterations to existing retail store as per plans. To include reconfiguration of health corner, new finishes, casework, and modifications of the existing MEP system | $60,000 | [100535560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100535560/) |
| Apr 25, 2014 | Electrical | Performing maintenance on existing sign | $300 | [B100537742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100537742/) |
| May 20, 2013 | Electrical | Performing repairs to existing electric message unit | $2,500 | [B100491446](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100491446/) |
| Nov 7, 2012 | Other | Replace four rooftop units with two trane 10 ton, one trane 12 1/2 ton and one trane 5 ton, self contained, air cooled, r410a, serving a walgreens store. | Not listed | [100465951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100465951/) |
| Nov 6, 2012 | Roofing | Replace 4 roof top unit | Not listed | [100465948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100465948/) |
| Aug 1, 2012 | Electrical | This is a change of electrical contractor to new united, inc. To building permit #100432769, dated 06/18/2012. | Not listed | [B100451559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100451559/) |
| Jun 18, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remodel existing walgreens store. | $100,000 | [100432769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100432769/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Other | Maintenance on pylon cabinet | $1,500 | [B100420392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420392/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in 24 hr letters | $500 | [B100420390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420390/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in 24 hr letters | $500 | [B100420389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420389/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in pharmacy letters | $1,000 | [B100420388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420388/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in pharmacy letters | $1,000 | [B100420387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420387/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in walgreens letters | $1,500 | [B100420385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420385/) |
| Nov 30, 2011 | Electrical | Convert neon to led in walgreens letters | $1,500 | [B100420384](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100420384/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

19 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/) | 740 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/) | 700 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/) | 640 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/) | 700 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/) | 480 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/) | 910 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/) | 700 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/) | 700 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/) | 640 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), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.24 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/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1700 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-e-56th-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Elevator | Replace hydraulic power unit on sidewalk freight elevator, 2000lbs capacity, 2 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev008135) | $141,983 | [101085154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085154/) |
| 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/) | 0.21 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/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) | 0.23 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/) | 0.23 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/) |

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