# Building permits at 161 N May St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $15M new building at 1282 W Washington Blvd, permitted Jul 20.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 28: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 92 more permits (88 projects) since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 250 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Other | For permit 101081914: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509319/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Pd1283 161 N may sc 2019. CBRC Interior build out of an existing ground floor commercial space and mezzanine space for a sale and service coffee shop, as per plans. | $150,000 | [101081914](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081914/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

92 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [166 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/166-n-aberdeen-st/) | 250 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101075370. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200509418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509418/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1121 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1121-w-randolph-st/) | 250 ft S | Elevator | Installation of card reader on only eg passenger elevator, 3000lbs capacity, 7 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100933124). | Not listed | [101086636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086636/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1132 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1132-w-randolph-st/) | 180 ft S | Other | Permit expires on 08/05/2026 erection starts: 6/19/2026, erection ends: 6/22/2026. Self cert CBC 2019. Mobile stage for the 2026 taste of randolph street fest at 1132 W randolph st on june 19-21. Setup is june 19 and takedown is june 22, 2026. 1 - 24X20 mobile stage with wings. Duff entertainment wi | $4,000 | [101084347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084347/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [166 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/166-n-aberdeen-st/) | 250 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: initial buildout of 2,077 SQ FT of ground-floor tenant space for a commercial fitness center in an existing 21-story mixed-use building. As per plans (occ. B; Type IIA const.) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $390,000 | [101075370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075370/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 52 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [110 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-n-carpenter-st/) | 780 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 6th floor. | $75,000 | [B200515281](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515281/) |
| Oct 8, 2026 | [1144 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-washington-blvd/) | 660 ft S | Sign | A ma maniere: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w washington blvd) - 1'-10" h x 10'-1" W (18 SQ ft) | $10,000 | [101088104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088104/) |
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1101 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-w-lake-st/) | 340 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200457111. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: ground floor. | Not listed | [B200467639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467639/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1221 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-w-washington-blvd/) | 910 ft SW | Other | Approval of plan amendment for stormwater management. Project type: mixed use. Project area: 0.46 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200438198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438198/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [1101 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-w-lake-st/) | 340 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit #101065268. New structural work at entry vestibule & structural & architectural work at interior screen wall in dining room & kitchen area. As per plan structural peer review | $20,000 | [101087333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087333/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1113 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1113-w-randolph-st/) | 280 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west, south elevations. | $10,000 | [B200510881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510881/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 760 ft N | Sign | Millerknoll logo/wordmark: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087031/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 760 ft N | Sign | Millerknoll: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087030/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1100 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-w-fulton-market/) | 760 ft N | Sign | Millerknoll: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0" projection (3 SQ ft) | $500 | [101087029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087029/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [176 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/176-n-racine-ave/) | 430 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration of interior office suite on floor 3 in an existing 7 story building(occupancy group B / type 1a construction) | $200,000 | [101088292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088292/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [155 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/155-n-carpenter-st/) | 640 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: initial buildout of office suite 200. No exterior work. No structural work. No work to egress system. (Occupancy group b-business; construction type 2a) | $800,000 | [101086173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086173/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1200 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-lake-st/) | 480 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit#100998830 inspection must be scheduled by may-2027 | Not listed | [101088333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088333/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [110 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-n-carpenter-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert CBRC 2019: interior renovation of existing business use space on the 6th floor. Work to include selective demolition, new non-structural partitions, power, data, ceilings, lighting, finishes, furniture, equipment, and associated MEP. No change in use and no structural. (B-business occupanc | $1,600,000 | [101086265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086265/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [210 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-racine-ave/) | 560 ft NW | Elevator | Installation of (1) one rack & pinion inclined platform lift, 550lbs capacity, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $43,800 | [101087464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087464/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [110 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-n-carpenter-st/) | 780 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to the existing lower level 02 parking garage for relocation of existing ups room a and ups room B to adjacent locations on lower level 02, and conversion of the former ups rooms into storage room, includes: selective demolition, new non-structural partitions, doo | $750,000 | [101081490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081490/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1229 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1229-w-washington-blvd/) | 970 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: low voltage work to service entire suite. | $12,081 | [B200480686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480686/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1035 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-w-lake-st/) | 600 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081382. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200479332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479332/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [173 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/173-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: first and second floors. | $15,000 | [B200480194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480194/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [173 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/173-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Sign | Illuminated projecting blade wall sign; 6 sq/ft; west elevation; n/s facing text; great big game show | $3,500 | [101083020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083020/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [173 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/173-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Sign | Illuminated projecting blade wall sign; 6 sq/ft; west elevation; n/s facing text; the escape game | $3,500 | [101083018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083018/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/) | 840 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior remodel of three existing bathrooms. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2-ij only. | $100 | [B200476560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476560/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1017 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1017-w-washington-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior & exterior structural repairs to existing elevated walkway at west elevation. No MEP work. (Occupancy R-2 & B, type IIIA construction) | $700,000 | [101078491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078491/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 770 ft NE | Sign | Install led illuminated 1' 4-3/4" by 24' raceway mounted channel letters to read "norton rose fulbright" connecting to existing electric on the west elevation | $19,200 | [101079215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079215/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [1229 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1229-w-washington-blvd/) | 970 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101077634. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 3rd floor - tenant build-out. | Not listed | [B200466040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466040/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 770 ft NE | Other | For permit 101081007: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477535/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1123 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-washington-blvd/) | 710 ft S | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 split system(lennox 25u63cond, 26h75furnace). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, on top of roof. | $3,847,655 | [B200475840](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475840/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1229 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1229-w-washington-blvd/) | 970 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC: relocate existing restroom and janitor closet at first floor tenant space to provide more building common room space in an existing 4-story commercial office building (occupancy B; construction type ii-a) as per plans. | $60,000 | [101085114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085114/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [159 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/159-n-racine-ave/) | 320 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC. Existing 4 story building with basement. Revision to permit #101039077 to relocate front (west) stairs and elevator towards the front wall for better access to the entry and minimize disruption to the south basement level unit. This will maintain the masonry stair tower, the new steel | $434,000 | [101067694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067694/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [173 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/173-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101079479. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: bsmt, 1st fl, 2nd fl. | Not listed | [B200470438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470438/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1144 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-fulton-market/) | 740 ft N | Sign | Herman miller: double sided non-illuminated projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-0" h x 1'-6" projection (2 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101083425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083425/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1144 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1144-w-fulton-market/) | 740 ft N | Sign | Dwr: internally illuminated face lit wall sign mounted to raceway (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 4'-7" W (7 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101083424](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083424/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1017 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1017-w-washington-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Other | For permit 100973573: additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475121/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: tenant build-out. | $35,000 | [B200472676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472676/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install telephone. Specific location: ll1, 1st, 2nd and 3rd. | $45,948 | [B200472375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472375/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 920 ft NE | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 4-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work on location at time of inspection.(100178796) | Not listed | [101084562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084562/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [212 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/212-n-aberdeen-st/) | 480 ft NE | Other | For permit 101070642: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471609/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1032 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1032-w-fulton-market/) | 920 ft NE | Other | For permit 101068465: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473107/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1111 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-w-lake-st/) | 260 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101064410 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101064410 | Not listed | [101084283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084283/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [210 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-carpenter-st/) | 680 ft NE | Sign | Placing an led logo sign inside the front window of the storefront | $850 | [101080272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080272/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [210 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-carpenter-st/) | 680 ft NE | Sign | Placing a window decal with white text on the front window of the storefront that reads "fresh warm cookies" | $300 | [101080271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080271/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1017 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1017-w-washington-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment # 4d. | $1,000 | [B200471586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471586/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1045 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1045-w-fulton-market/) | 770 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081007. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: suite 400. | Not listed | [B200471074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471074/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1239 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-w-lake-st/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Lacy entertainment llcnew faces for existing electrical id projecting sign location: north elevationsign facing: lake st.reads: pitch & pour supper club | $2,000 | [101082109](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082109/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1239 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-w-lake-st/) | 810 ft W | Sign | Lacy entertainment llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: north elevationsign facing: lake st.reads: pitch & pour | $5,500 | [101081717](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081717/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1035 W Lake St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-w-lake-st/) | 600 ft E | Alteration or repair | Work includes installation of new non-load bearing partitions to configure new physical fitness studio space. Work includes, but is not limited to: demolition, new finishes, new non-load bearing partitions, new ceilings and soffits, new light fixtures, new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (occ g | $382,000 | [101081382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081382/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [112 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-n-may-st/) | 530 ft S | Elevator | Installation of new stand-alone fire recall system, city of chicago 2001 elevator code, changing from cross-zoned to single device activation on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 3-floor, passenger elevator(only), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev004132) | $19,500 | [101083750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083750/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [210 N Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-n-racine-ave/) | 560 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC exterior alterations to existing building to install a new dimensioned entrance ramp as per plans. No change in use b-business - construction type IV | $15,000 | [101079353](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079353/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [165 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/165-n-morgan-st/) | 960 ft E | Sign | Double-sided, internally lit blade sign on west elevation "pizza lobo" | $6,000 | [101079746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079746/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1012 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1012-w-randolph-st/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC; furnace replacement only at existing 4th floor apartment unit per plans (only work at 4th floor). Existing 4 story mixed use masonry building with (3) existing dwelling units, 1st floor existing restaurant with basement (no work). Occupancy groups R-5, A-2 and construction type I | $12,000 | [101082392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082392/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1012 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1012-w-randolph-st/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC; furnace replacement only at existing 2nd floor apartment unit per plans (only work at 2nd floor). Existing 4 story mixed use masonry building with (3) existing dwelling units, 1st floor existing restaurant with basement (no work. Occupancy groups R-5, A-2 and construction type IV | $12,000 | [101082389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082389/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1012 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1012-w-randolph-st/) | 770 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC; furnace replacement only at existing 3rd floor apartment unit per plans (only work at 3rd floor). Existing 4 story mixed use masonry building with (3) existing dwelling units, 1st floor existing restaurant with basement (no work). Occupancy R-5, A-2 and construction type IV. | $12,000 | [101082390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082390/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [237 N Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/237-n-aberdeen-st/) | 720 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076828. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 2nd floor. | Not listed | [B200460275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460275/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 36 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | [1313 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1313-w-randolph-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: alll elevations. | $136,500 | [B200513332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513332/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [1313 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1313-w-randolph-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 190 FT., max. Height: 50 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200513338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513338/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [28 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/28-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 150 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking spot 61. | $3,502 | [B200512594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512594/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [945 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/945-w-fulton-market/) | 0.24 mi NE | Sign | Channel letters sign 1'x11' olfactory NYC | $3,500 | [101086736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086736/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [1282 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1282-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101082957. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor through 5th floor, & terrace | Not listed | [B200507649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507649/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [318 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 9; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: storefront windows. | $50,000 | [B200477570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477570/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [935 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-w-randolph-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 2500lb capacity, 4-floor, freight elevator, due to new install, pursuant to the scpe of work submitted.(ev005636) | $18,000 | [101086899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086899/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [1114 W Carroll Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1114-w-carroll-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st. Floor. | $2,500 | [B200478871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478871/) |
| Jul 31, 2026 | [1055 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-madison-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 150 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing wireless communication facility. | $15,000 | [B200478938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478938/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1282 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1282-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: full building only new construction of a 5-story, 16 dwelling unit residential (r-2) building with a 32 space parking garage (s-2) that is type 1a & 3a construction as per plans. | $15,000,000 | [101082957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082957/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1164 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1164-w-madison-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101081793: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470037](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470037/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [205 N Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-n-sangamon-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Other | For permit 101081124: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475341](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475341/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [1164 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1164-w-madison-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | Belt replacement on two(2) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100527211) | Not listed | [101085162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085162/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [205 N Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-n-sangamon-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1st floor. | $14,000 | [B200474672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474672/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [1282 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1282-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: foundation only new construction of a 5-story, 16 dwelling unit residential (r-2) building with a 32 space parking garage (s-2) that is type 1a & 3a construction. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL. | $2,000,000 | [101080016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080016/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [945 W Fulton Market](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/945-w-fulton-market/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing vacant basement and first floor medical services for new retail tenant in an existing 3 story medical service building to include new non-load bearing partitions, casework, architectural finishes, lighting electrical work and plumbing work. Const | $270,000 | [101081411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081411/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [311 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/311-n-morgan-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: front. | $1,000 | [B200461581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461581/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of double-sided banner on south north elevation of building. | $2,000 | [101084017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084017/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of double-sided banner on south east elevation of building. | $2,000 | [101084016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084016/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of double-sided banner on south elevation of building. | $2,000 | [101084014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084014/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Reface existing 2' x 3' double-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet. | $500 | [101084012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084012/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [33 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/33-n-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | J port corpnew electrical id blade signlocation: west elevationsign facing: morgan st.reads: j salon | $3,000 | [101081420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081420/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [33 N Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/33-n-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Sign | J port corpnew electrical id wall signlocation: west elevationsign facing: morgan st.reads: j salon | $3,000 | [101081419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081419/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1055 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-madison-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200471032](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471032/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1280 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1280-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $80,000 | [B101082644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082644/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Reface of existing single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on east elevation. | $3,000 | [101082258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082258/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of one (1) single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on south elevation of building and connect to supplied leads. | $7,200 | [101082257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082257/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of one (1) single-sided externally illuminated sign panel on west elevation of building and connect to supplied leads. | $5,500 | [101082253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082253/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [1242 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1242-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Installation of one (1) double-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on south elevation of building and connect to supplied leads. | $6,000 | [101082250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082250/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [171 N Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/171-n-sangamon-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install audio. Specific location: interior retail space. | $9,025 | [B200470739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470739/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1282 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1282-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi SW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: residential. Project area: 0.4 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200458361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458361/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [1000 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Install security. Specific location: first floor tenant. | $8,000 | [B200468645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468645/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [318 N Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/318-n-carpenter-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101077601. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200466101](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466101/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [945 W Randolph St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/945-w-randolph-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 105 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west wall. | $10,255 | [B200467231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467231/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [205 N Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-n-sangamon-st/) | 0.25 mi E | New building | Self cert 2019 CBC: initial tenant buildout of a wellness business. Includes new partitions, bathrooms, and finishes. (Occupancy group B, construction type ia) | $600,000 | [101081124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081124/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [1164 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1164-w-madison-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to amenity lounge including the removal of built in seating and the installation of two new pre-fabricated phone pods. Pods to have new sprinklers and connections to supply and return air through existing HVAC system. New light fixtures and finishes. (Const  | $40,000 | [101081793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081793/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N May St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [170 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/170-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [113 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-n-may-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [112 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-n-may-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026
- [216 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/216-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025
- [105 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/105-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025
- [21 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-may-st/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025
- [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [400 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026

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