# Building permits at 1659 W 69th St, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Apr 16: Spr 2019 CBC rehab of existing two story type IIIA masonry building with basement containing three. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC rehab of existing two story type IIIA masonry building with basement containing three residential units and one commercial space on grade. Work includes two rear wood stairs replacement, same size and configuration. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work as per plans. R2 Occupancy cl | $145,000 | [101078748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078748/) |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical only permit - servide updating (new wiring) - 5 gang meter socket installation. - Main panel with disconnect to each unit-panel renovation | $10,000 | [B101055721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101055721/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [6807 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6807-s-marshfield-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.2 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,680 | [B200510708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510708/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [7000 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7000-s-paulina-st/) | 660 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 47'-0' ' (length). Location: rear fence. | $6,000 | [B200481850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481850/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [6807 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6807-s-marshfield-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200510712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510712/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [6812 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6812-s-paulina-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel and 2nd floor frame dormer addition to existing 1.5 story frame single family residence with basement. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $35,000 | [101079156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079156/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [7002 S Hermitage Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7002-s-hermitage-ave/) | 780 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor dormers to address violations and interior alterations in an existing 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $80,000 | [101077405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077405/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1544 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1544-w-69th-st/) | 830 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of drywall (no floor plan alterations) (no mechanical work, no electrical work, no plumbing work). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor residential unit only | $2,000 | [B200472774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472774/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [6754 S Marshfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6754-s-marshfield-ave/) | 820 ft N | Other | Final reinstatement on permit no 101017801 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 101017801. | Not listed | [101085012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085012/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1544 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1544-w-69th-st/) | 830 ft E | Other | For permit 101066474: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472362/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [6831 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6831-s-paulina-st/) | 360 ft N | Other | For permit 100916662: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470649](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470649/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [6835 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6835-s-paulina-st/) | 320 ft N | Other | For permit 101050568: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470004/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [7042 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7042-s-paulina-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Existing (3)du 5a construction to be deconverted back to (1)du single family. Interior updated w/ new plumbing, electrical, HVAC, bathrooms, kitchen, rear deck, new parking pad, new fence & finished basement | $120,000 | [101084890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084890/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [6933 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6933-s-honore-st/) | 0.19 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior alterations and renovations of an existing 2 story single family residence with basement as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $80,000 | [101082909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082909/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [7009 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7009-s-honore-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.00396 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $2,772 | [B200473331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473331/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [7009 S Honore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7009-s-honore-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 11.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: southside of home. | $1,000 | [B200473348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473348/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [6734 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6734-s-wood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior work: repair/replace drywall at existing wall. Repair 50' of existing wood framing. Replace existing outlets and light fixtures. Replace existing plumbing fixtures. No floor plan alterations. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor dwellin | $30,000 | [B200462012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462012/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [6734 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6734-s-wood-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior work: repair/replace drywall at existing wall. Repair 50' of existing wood framing. Replace existing outlets and light fixtures. Replace existing plumbing fixtures. No floor plan alterations. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor dwellin | $30,000 | [B200462010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462010/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [7033 S Ashland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7033-s-ashland-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: telecommunications tower. | $35,000 | [B200465191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465191/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 69th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [1554 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1554-w-69th-st/): newest permit Jan 21, 2026
- [1544 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1544-w-69th-st/): newest permit Jun 22, 2026
- [1933 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1933-w-69th-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [2021 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2021-w-69th-st/): newest permit Nov 4, 2025
- [1200 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-w-69th-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [814 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-69th-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026
- [547 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/547-w-69th-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [201 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/201-w-69th-st/): newest permit Feb 16, 2026
- [3801 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3801-w-69th-st/): newest permit Mar 9, 2025
- [3837 W 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3837-w-69th-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025

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