# Building permits at 1607 W 59th St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: inside. | $5,200 | [B200454994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200454994/) | | Jan 22, 2014 | Plumbing | Correct plumbing per building violations. Remove partitions per building violations | $4,500 | [100524773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100524773/) | | Jan 5, 2014 | Electrical | Correct violation id # 383288 | $500 | [B100523077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100523077/) | | Jan 8, 2009 | Sign | On north wall | $3,100 | [100270602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100270602/) | | Jan 8, 2009 | Sign | On pole northeast corner of lot. | $4,500 | [100270599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100270599/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1514 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-59th-st/) | 560 ft E | Other | For permit 101063156: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513048](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513048/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5937 S Justine St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5937-s-justine-st/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5aconstruction) | $70,000 | [101088342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088342/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5758 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-paulina-st/) | 960 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $28,000 | [B200507625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507625/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [6012 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6012-s-marshfield-ave/) | 830 ft S | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,660 | [101086309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086309/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6012 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6012-s-marshfield-ave/) | 830 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,660 | [B200476278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476278/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: by alley way and SW of property. | $2,000 | [B200509842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509842/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 2nd floor, to replace drywall at walls and ceiling of living and dining rooms, replace light fixtues and outlets throughout. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor. | $14,800 | [B200477982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477982/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5923 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5923-s-bishop-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace drywall at walls and ceiling of 1st flr dining and living room, replace outlets and light fixtures and replace water damanged drywall at mecahnical room in open basement. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 basement. | $10,000 | [B200465059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465059/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [5945 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5945-s-wood-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor and attic. | $3,500 | [B200512868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512868/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [6048 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6048-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101060124 must begin work and or request inspection no later than may 2027 on permit no 101060124 | Not listed | [101088764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088764/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5924 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5924-s-bishop-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 1.5 story single family dwelling w/basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesrear open wood deck replacementupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101083079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083079/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5747 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5747-s-laflin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 5'-6' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of property. | $100 | [B200507052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507052/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5749 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5749-s-laflin-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $26,500 | [B101083013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083013/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [6013 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6013-s-laflin-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1612 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019915. | $23,000 | [B200481051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481051/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5730 S Laflin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-laflin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Replace front porch stairs (front porch not included in scope of work), replace rear porch constructed without permits with 2 story deck/stairs, remove nonconforming front wood fence constructed without permits and replace with 4.5' fence in front and side of an existing 2 story sfr,per plans. | $5,300 | [101074429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074429/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [6048 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6048-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101060124 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101060124 | Not listed | [101084284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084284/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on W 59th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1614 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1614-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 - [1514 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1514-w-59th-st/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026 - [1424 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1424-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [1844 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1844-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [1939 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1939-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2026 - [1239 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [1215 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-w-59th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [1210 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1210-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [1209 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [2050 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2050-w-59th-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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