# Building permits at 1700 E 56th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M alteration or repair at 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, permitted May 4.

Six permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 29: Replace hydraulic power unit on sidewalk freight elevator. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Elevator | Replace hydraulic power unit on sidewalk freight elevator, 2000lbs capacity, 2 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev008135) | $141,983 | [101085154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085154/) |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: fire pump room. | $151,940 | [B200461868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461868/) |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration for kitchen remodel, removal of non-load bearing wall partition for open peninsula island (no electrical or plumbing). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1301 - kitchen. | $5,000 | [B200455624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455624/) |
| Jun 15, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit# 309, throughout unit. | $3,130 | [B200430007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200430007/) |
| Dec 23, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit#1007, closet area. | $1,880 | [B200409660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409660/) |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Elevator | Furnish and install a replacement jack assembly on one (1) 2000lb.cap, ks operated, 2-stop, hydraulic passenger elevator #5. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted. EV008135 | $30,994 | [101063458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063458/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 190 ft N | Elevator | Fire service upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 mandate on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002831). | $9,640 | [101088014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088014/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 190 ft N | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspction (ev002831). | $12,200 | [101088010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088010/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 190 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: common areas and basement. | $10,000 | [B200469275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469275/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 710 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $10,000 | [B200512620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512620/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 550 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017516. | $20,000 | [B200512043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512043/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: all elevations. | $16,800 | [B200510553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510553/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 670 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1488 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020112. | $27,000 | [B200481908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481908/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 760 ft NW | Other | For permit 101070408: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481867/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: unit 15b. | $4,660 | [B200470339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470339/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5550 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-shore-dr/) | 900 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 20 FT., max. Height: 140 FT. Location: west and south. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470637/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5550 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-shore-dr/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevation. | $57,600 | [B200470492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470492/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 760 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101070408 to revise the plumbing plan (p-100) showing the relocation of a basement ice machine, the addition of a mop and hand sink, the relocation of a first floor mop sink, and subsequent revisions to the waste and supply diagrams. | $15,000 | [101082553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082553/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 800 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: north side of building). | $40,000 | [B200468986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468986/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(south), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001322) | $319,857 | [101083167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083167/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | [5490 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5490-s-shore-dr/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: east facade. | $179,528 | [B200477839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477839/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration permit for selective interior & exterior demolition at the south entrance of existing museum builiding, including removal of ceilings, walls, stairs, light fixtures, MEP equipment, exterior pavers, wall panels, and lagoon wall damaged elements; no new construction or occupa | $15,849,500 | [101079657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079657/) |

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