# Building permits at 170 W Oak St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 1100 N Dearborn St, permitted Aug 28. 13 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 30, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 28 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 700 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 30, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: sprinkler room - second floor. | $1,275 | [B200453744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200453744/) | | Apr 8, 2024 | Electrical | Panel change out | $10,000 | [B101048274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101048274/) | | Jan 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Repair and replace underground piping from grease trap in main lobby | $26,800 | [100955173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100955173/) | | Dec 18, 2019 | Elevator | Update door equipment, update cab interiors, and replace signal fixtures on two (2) 18-floor geared traction passenger elevators #e 2000lb.cap, #w 2500lb.cap also, hoist rope and drive sheave replacement on elevator #e(2). Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV004909 | $150,000 | [100855586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100855586/) | | May 31, 2019 | Electrical | Low voltage nurse call | $122,750 | [B100822856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100822856/) | | Apr 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to an existing senior living apartment building as per plans ( conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $2,616,250 | [100780680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100780680/) | | Dec 21, 2018 | Electrical | Furnish and install new generator, low voltage systems, and power for HVAC equipment | $415,000 | [B100798564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100798564/) | | Nov 15, 2017 | Elevator | Fire service upgrade #1/east, 2000lb.cap, 18-floor #2/west 2500lb.cap, 18-floor, make changes per 2017 fire service mandate. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV04909 | $14,000 | [100735959](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100735959/) | | Mar 9, 2017 | Other | Total roof tear off. | $23,000 | [100694539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100694539/) | | Aug 5, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing two chillers with two new york, air cooled, self-contained, scroll chillers, located on the roof, serving a senior living facility. | Not listed | [100663544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100663544/) | | Aug 17, 2011 | Elevator | Replace hoist cables on passenger and frieght 18-floor traction elevators #1 & #2. Pusuant to scope of work submitted and the city of chicago department of buildings elevator bureau's inspection. | $10,000 | [100407227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100407227/) | | Jan 22, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Exterior concrete and window sealant repairs as per plans. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $198,500 | [100130538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100130538/) | | Aug 14, 2006 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 2 skyclimber swingstage scaffolds | $1,000 | [100131185](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100131185/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 28 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [171 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/171-w-oak-st/) | 80 ft S | Other | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480728/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [104 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-w-oak-st/) | 700 ft E | Other | For permit 101082065: replacement general contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509956/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [1140 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-n-la-salle-dr/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert. 2019 Chicago construction code-construct a 6'-0" high steel fence and gate per plans. | $20,000 | [101086202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086202/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1100 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-n-la-salle-dr/) | 550 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement mechanical room. | $10,000 | [B200508255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508255/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [104 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-w-oak-st/) | 700 ft E | Other | For permit 101082065: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507063/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [900 N Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-n-franklin-st/) | 760 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 8 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: all floors. | Not listed | [B200469841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469841/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [111 W Maple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/111-w-maple-st/) | 740 ft NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 400 FT. Location: north and west elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200477860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477860/) | | May 29, 2026 | [119 W Delaware Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/119-w-delaware-pl/) | 780 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2050 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: occupiable rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104014098. | $26,300 | [B200470811](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470811/) | | May 29, 2026 | [1133 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-n-la-salle-dr/) | 900 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and side of the building. | $18,950 | [B200470159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470159/) | | May 27, 2026 | [1100 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-n-la-salle-dr/) | 550 ft NE | Elevator | Replace frequency drive and door operator on ewgt service (freight) elevator due to water damage, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 17 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev003660). | $4,315 | [101084002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084002/) | | May 27, 2026 | [314 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-w-oak-st/) | 620 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/12/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101069511 for the kirkland & ellis associate field day tent on june 12, 2026. Setup is june 11 and takedown is june 12, 2026. Same 1-40ft x 60ft open tent canopy. Chi | $4,000 | [101083924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083924/) | | May 19, 2026 | [871 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/871-n-la-salle-dr/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $20,000 | [B200471205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471205/) | | May 18, 2026 | [950 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-n-clark-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $750 | [B200470664](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470664/) | | May 5, 2026 | [950 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-n-clark-st/) | 750 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $900 | [B200469187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469187/) | | May 18, 2026 | [104 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-w-oak-st/) | 700 ft E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: level 2 alteration:interior renovation of an existing ground level tenant space in a 6 story mixed use building consisting of 1,129 sf rentable area. Work includes architectural, electrical and plumbing.no exterior work, no structural work, no mechanical work(occupancy: B, constr | $50,000 | [101082065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082065/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [213 W Institute Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/213-w-institute-pl/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior masonry. | $2,280 | [B200512370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512370/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [206 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/206-w-division-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Sign | Push through acrylic blade sign - double sided | $2,000 | [101083632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083632/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [162 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/162-w-division-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: partially inside. | $3,000 | [B200512689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512689/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1155 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1155-n-wells-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and change of occupancy for a dispensary occupancy in a ground-level retail space in a 3-story building. Include MEP work. No structural work. No work on above stories. | $200,000 | [101087062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087062/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [60 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/60-w-walton-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west elevation. | $1,000 | [B200511189](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511189/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [347 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/347-w-chestnut-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Elevator | Replacement of governor cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 28-floor, passenger elevator(#1), and one(1) 4000lb capacity, 28-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100625418) | Not listed | [101088253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088253/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1100 N Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-n-dearborn-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: minor alteration of 1,800 sf first floor lobby spaces including minor HVAC, plumbing and electrical scope. No change to occupancy, site, landscape, existing rm 6.5 residential occupancy with residential support services at first floor. As per plans. | $700,000 | [101087280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087280/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [109 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/109-w-division-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Sign | Installation of non-illuminated blade sign of "v" logo only on north elevation only | $11,178 | [101085668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085668/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [109 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/109-w-division-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Sign | Installation of internally illuminated wall sign to read "verizon" connecting to already existing customer leads only | $11,178 | [101085665](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085665/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [820 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-n-la-salle-dr/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000238. | $302,558 | [B200473810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473810/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [1100 N Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1100-n-dearborn-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Remove existing entry canopy and fabric storefront awnings over sidewalk, remove existing entry door. Install new canopy over entry, new architectural frieze panels over storefront, new wall mounted lights, replace canopy roof drain, provide power to canopy and lighting. Install new storefront entry | $250,000 | [101078068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078068/) | | May 28, 2026 | [111 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/111-w-division-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations including a new toilet room, mechanical distribution, electrical service for cellular retail store. No structural work or changes to demising walls. (Occupancy group f; construction type iiib) | $170,000 | [101082813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082813/) | | May 20, 2026 | [1035 N Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1035-n-dearborn-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main lobby fire alarm panel replacement. | $20,000 | [B200471415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471415/) | ## 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 Oak St with permits, nearest house number first: - [171 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/171-w-oak-st/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [123 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/123-w-oak-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 - [120 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-w-oak-st/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026 - [104 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-w-oak-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [30 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/30-w-oak-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [314 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-w-oak-st/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [544 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/544-w-oak-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2024 - [634 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/634-w-oak-st/): newest permit Jun 4, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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