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170 N May St
Chicago, IL 60607
- At this address
- 1 permit in the last two years. Newest issued Oct 13, 2025: Approval of new plan for stormwater management
- Within ¼ mile
- 83 more permits (79 projects) issued since May 1. 3 are for new buildings, the nearest 320 ft away.
- Biggest nearby
- A $15M new building at 1282 W Washington Blvd, permitted Jul 20, within ¼ mile since May 1.
The city's data portal didn't answer in time. "Here" shows our copy of the last two years, which we checked 2026-10-10 01:22 UTC. Data status
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Here1 permit · 170 N May St
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Oct 13, 2025not listed
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 3 permits
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Replacement general contractor161 N May St · 130 ft SE · Contractor changeAug 28not listed
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Pd1283 161 N may sc 2019161 N May St · 130 ft SE · Alteration or repairAug 24$150,000
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Reinstate permit no 101064410 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit…1111 W Lake St · 250 ft NE · OtherJun 3not listed
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 43 permits in 40 projects · 1 new building, $390,000
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A ma maniere: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w washington blvd) - 1'-10" h x 10'-1" W (18 SQ ft)1144 W Washington Blvd · 740 ft S · SignOct 8$10,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system1101 W Lake St · 360 ft E · Fire systemsOct 7not listed
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Approval of plan amendment for stormwater management1221 W Washington Blvd · 950 ft SW · OtherSep 30not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system166 N Aberdeen St · 320 ft E · Fire systemsSep 24not listed
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Revision to permit #1010652681101 W Lake St · 360 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 23$20,000
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.1113 W Randolph St · 410 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 18$10,000
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Millerknoll logo/wordmark: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h…1100 W Fulton Market · 700 ft NE · SignSep 18$500
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Millerknoll: non-illuminated double sided projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x 2'-0"… × 2 permits1100 W Fulton Market · 700 ft NE · SignSep 18$500
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Alteration of interior office suite on floor 3 in an existing 7 story building(occupancy group B / type 1a…176 N Racine Ave · 320 ft W · Alteration or repairSep 14$200,000
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Initial buildout of office suite 200155 N Carpenter St · 730 ft E · Alteration or repairSep 14$800,000
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Reinstate permit#100998830 inspection must be scheduled by may-20271200 W Lake St · 360 ft NW · OtherSep 10not listed
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Interior renovation of existing business use space on the 6th floor110 N Carpenter St · 910 ft SE · Alteration or repairSep 3$1,600,000
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Installation of (1) one rack & pinion inclined platform lift210 N Racine Ave · 430 ft NW · ElevatorAug 19$43,800
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Interior alterations to the existing lower level 02 parking garage for relocation of existing ups room a and…110 N Carpenter St · 910 ft SE · Alteration or repairAug 10$750,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system1035 W Lake St · 650 ft E · Fire systemsAug 3not listed
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Installation of card reader on only eg passenger elevator1121 W Randolph St · 370 ft S · ElevatorJul 29not listed
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Nonstructural interior remodel of three existing bathrooms312 N May St · 730 ft N · Alteration or repairJul 23$100
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Install led illuminated 1' 4-3/4" by 24' raceway mounted channel letters to read "norton rose fulbright"…1045 W Fulton Market · 740 ft NE · SignJul 17$19,200
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Replacement electrical contractor1045 W Fulton Market · 740 ft NE · Contractor changeJul 8not listed
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Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 split system1123 W Washington Blvd · 820 ft S · Mechanical (HVAC)Jul 6$3,847,655
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Spr 2019 CBRC. Existing 4 story building with basement159 N Racine Ave · 270 ft SW · Alteration or repairJul 6$434,000
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Herman miller: double sided non-illuminated projecting sign (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-0" h x 1'-6"…1144 W Fulton Market · 620 ft N · SignJun 29$5,000
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Dwr: internally illuminated face lit wall sign mounted to raceway (w fulton market elevation) - 1'-6" h x…1144 W Fulton Market · 620 ft N · SignJun 29$5,000
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Jun 3 to 15$80,948
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Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 3500lb capacity1032 W Fulton Market · 900 ft NE · ElevatorJun 10not listed
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Replacement plumbing contractor212 N Aberdeen St · 440 ft NE · Contractor changeJun 8not listed
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Replacement electrical contractor1032 W Fulton Market · 900 ft NE · Contractor changeJun 5not listed
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Permit expires on 08/05/2026 erection starts: 6/19/20261132 W Randolph St · 270 ft S · OtherJun 5$4,000
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Placing an led logo sign inside the front window of the storefront210 N Carpenter St · 700 ft NE · SignJun 3$850
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Placing a window decal with white text on the front window of the storefront that reads "fresh warm cookies"210 N Carpenter St · 700 ft NE · SignJun 3$300
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system1045 W Fulton Market · 740 ft NE · Fire systemsJun 2not listed
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Lacy entertainment llcnew faces for existing electrical id projecting sign location: north elevationsign…1239 W Lake St · 710 ft W · SignJun 2$2,000
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Lacy entertainment llcnew electrical id wall signlocation: north elevationsign facing: lake st.reads: pitch &…1239 W Lake St · 710 ft W · SignJun 2$5,500
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Initial buildout of 2,077 SQ FT of ground-floor tenant space for a commercial fitness center in an existing…166 N Aberdeen St · 320 ft E · New buildingMay 29$390,000
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Work includes installation of new non-load bearing partitions to configure new physical fitness studio space1035 W Lake St · 650 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 28$382,000
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Installation of new stand-alone fire recall system112 N May St · 630 ft S · ElevatorMay 20$19,500
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Self cert 2019 CBRC exterior alterations to existing building to install a new dimensioned entrance ramp210 N Racine Ave · 430 ft NW · Alteration or repairMay 20$15,000
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May 11 to 12$12,000
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Self cert 2019 CBC1012 W Randolph St · 880 ft E · Alteration or repairMay 12$12,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system237 N Aberdeen St · 680 ft NE · Fire systemsMay 7not listed
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 37 permits in 36 projects · 2 new buildings, $17M
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Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max1313 W Randolph St · 0.20 mi W · Scaffold or sidewalk shedOct 5not listed
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Line voltage electrical work28 N Carpenter St · 0.22 mi SE · ElectricalSep 29$3,502
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Channel letters sign 1'x11' olfactory NYC945 W Fulton Market · 0.24 mi NE · SignSep 18$3,500
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system1282 W Washington Blvd · 0.25 mi SW · Fire systemsSep 1not listed
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In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings318 N Carpenter St · 0.19 mi NE · Alteration or repairAug 27$50,000
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Low voltage/communication electrical work1229 W Washington Blvd · 0.19 mi SW · ElectricalAug 5$12,081
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Line voltage electrical work1114 W Carroll Ave · 0.19 mi N · ElectricalAug 4$2,500
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Low voltage/communication electrical work173 N Morgan St · 0.20 mi E · ElectricalJul 29$15,000
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Jul 24$3,500
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Dds 2019 CBC: full building only new construction of a 5-story1282 W Washington Blvd · 0.25 mi SW · New buildingJul 20$15,000,000
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Interior & exterior structural repairs to existing elevated walkway at west elevation1017 W Washington Blvd · 0.21 mi SE · Alteration or repairJul 20$700,000
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Replacement electrical contractor1164 W Madison St · 0.24 mi S · Contractor changeJul 13not listed
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system1229 W Washington Blvd · 0.19 mi SW · Fire systemsJul 9not listed
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Sc 2019 CBC: relocate existing restroom and janitor closet at first floor tenant space to provide more…1229 W Washington Blvd · 0.19 mi SW · Alteration or repairJul 6$60,000
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Fire alarm: new system173 N Morgan St · 0.20 mi E · Fire systemsJul 2not listed
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Belt replacement on two(2) 3500lb capacity1164 W Madison St · 0.24 mi S · ElevatorJun 24not listed
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Additional electrical contractor1017 W Washington Blvd · 0.21 mi SE · Contractor changeJun 23not listed
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Dds 2019 CBC: foundation only new construction of a 5-story1282 W Washington Blvd · 0.25 mi SW · New buildingJun 17$2,000,000
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Interior alterations to existing vacant basement and first floor medical services for new retail tenant in an…945 W Fulton Market · 0.24 mi NE · Alteration or repairJun 15$270,000
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Line voltage electrical work311 N Morgan St · 0.24 mi NE · ElectricalJun 11$1,000
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Installation of double-sided banner on south north elevation of building1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 11$2,000
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Installation of double-sided banner on south east elevation of building1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 11$2,000
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Installation of double-sided banner on south elevation of building1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 11$2,000
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Reface existing 2' x 3' double-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 11$500
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Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building1280 W Washington Blvd · 0.24 mi SW · DemolitionJun 3$80,000
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Line voltage electrical work1017 W Washington Blvd · 0.21 mi SE · ElectricalJun 2$1,000
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Reface of existing single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on east elevation1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 1$3,000
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Installation of one (1) single-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on south elevation of building and…1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 1$7,200
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Installation of one (1) single-sided externally illuminated sign panel on west elevation of building and…1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 1$5,500
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Installation of one (1) double-sided internally illuminated sign cabinet on south elevation of building and…1242 W Washington Blvd · 0.20 mi SW · SignJun 1$6,000
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Double-sided, internally lit blade sign on west elevation "pizza lobo"165 N Morgan St · 0.20 mi E · SignMay 18$6,000
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Approval of new plan for stormwater management1282 W Washington Blvd · 0.25 mi SW · OtherMay 14not listed
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Low voltage/communication electrical work1000 W Washington Blvd · 0.23 mi SE · ElectricalMay 7$8,000
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Fire alarm: modification of existing system318 N Carpenter St · 0.19 mi NE · Fire systemsMay 7not listed
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Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 105 SQ. FT.945 W Randolph St · 0.23 mi E · Alteration or repairMay 6$10,255
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Interior alterations to amenity lounge including the removal of built in seating and the installation of two…1164 W Madison St · 0.24 mi S · Alteration or repairMay 1$40,000
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- 312 N May St newest permit Jul 23, 2026
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- 670 N May St newest permit Aug 24, 2026
- 742 N May St newest permit Jun 18, 2026
Chicago Department of Buildings updated its data Oct 9, 2026. We checked it Oct 10, 01:22 UTC. See the city's official records.
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