# Building permits at 1556 E 56th St, Chicago, IL Eight permits on record here. The newest, Apr 14: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 19 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 14, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation parapet wall. | $124,000 | [B200466217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466217/) | | May 7, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Cps school. No change in use. Renovation of 3 existing classrooms to include 2 new toilet rooms, enlarge 1 existing toilet room, new classroom sinks, drinking fountains, repair of existing utilities, and new additional exhaust in new toilet rooms. In addition, new classroom doors, and new finishes i | $442,748 | [101062895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062895/) | | Jan 26, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair: 145sqft of tuckpointing; 50sqft of masonry rebuild; 140lf of scrape, prime, and paint shelf angle; 32sqft of terra cotta patch; 5lf of reset coping; 3sqft of caulk open joints on terra cotta. | $51,400 | [100956084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956084/) | | Aug 26, 2020 | Fire systems | Upgrading an existing class-i fa system in an existing chicago public school.b.1-2 fls. Fee waived - cps project. | Not listed | [B100886934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100886934/) | | May 30, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Parking lot reconfiguration, playground renovation, pavement improvements, and stormwater improvements. | $300,000 | [100534341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100534341/) | | Jun 11, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Cps - classroom renovations, kitchen upgrade, roof patching, electrical, a/c units and interior finishes. | $515,815 | [100494580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100494580/) | | Jan 5, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Alteration including structural reinforcment of floor, mechanical, ventilation and electrical upgrades | $1,192,650 | [100156395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100156395/) | | Jan 12, 2006 | Electrical | Replace (20) battery backup exit signs throughout school. | $3,600 | [B100088249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100088249/) | ## 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), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 840 ft NE | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 790 ft 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/) | 790 ft 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 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 610 ft NE | 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/) | 800 ft NE | 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1700 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-e-56th-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5546 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5546-s-blackstone-ave/) | 980 ft W | 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/) | 800 ft NE | 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/) | 840 ft NE | 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 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 790 ft 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 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 910 ft NE | 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), 7 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 W | 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 30, 2026 | [5717 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5717-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.21 mi NE | 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/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5617 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5617-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | 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/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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 1, 2026 | [5720 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5720-s-harper-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 56th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1642 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1642-e-56th-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [1700 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-e-56th-st/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [1400 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-e-56th-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 - [1321 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1321-e-56th-st/): newest permit Nov 11, 2025 - [1156 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1156-e-56th-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [1154 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1154-e-56th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [1101 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-e-56th-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [935 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-e-56th-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [933 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/933-e-56th-st/): newest permit Jan 7, 2026 - [356 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/356-e-56th-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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