# Building permits at 1653 E 70th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Mar 14, 2025: Self certification CBC. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self certification CBC. Interior remodeling of existing 2-story w/ basement masonry single family residence. New rear wood deck. All work as per plans. | $75,000 | [101064476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064476/) |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBC Self cert: interior renovation to an existing 2-story single family residence and new one story wood deck, type iii-a construction, R-5 occupancy. | $150,000 | [100969373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100969373/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 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 | [7006 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7006-s-east-end-ave/) | 260 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). Landing: 95 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $11,000 | [B200510971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510971/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [7020 S Cregier Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-cregier-ave/) | 700 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to combine two existing units into a duplex unit (apt 7024-241), deconverting from 15 units to 14 units, at an existing 3-story, non-sprinklered masonry building (occupancy group R-2, type iii-a construction, rt-4 zoning district, a-5 zoning occupancy). | $50,000 | [101086316](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086316/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [6853 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6853-s-east-end-ave/) | 800 ft N | 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/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6921 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6921-s-stony-island-ave/) | 720 ft NW | 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/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1631 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-e-71st-st/) | 720 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: infant open classroom area and bathrooms. | $3,200 | [B200475330](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475330/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | [7118 S Stony Island Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7118-s-stony-island-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 2 rooftop packaged unit(york zj102n15t2kab5a n1f4843095). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof (rtu replacement). | $53,000 | [B200476251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476251/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7003 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7003-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 25 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 17, MAX. Length 11. Location: north elevation. | $6,500 | [B200468239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468239/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1833 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1833-e-71st-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing park fieldhouse exterior ramp and stair and door modifications for accessibility. (Occupancy group a-3; type IB construction) | $150,000 | [101080549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080549/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 20:05 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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