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Map of 16 permits within a quarter mile of 1700 E 56th StElectrical, 5495 S Hyde Park Blvd, Sep 25, 2026Roofing, 5519 S Cornell Ave, Sep 21, 2026Alteration or repair, 5493 S Cornell Ave, Sep 7, 2026Elevator, 5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Sep 2, 2026Elevator, 5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, Sep 2, 2026Roofing, 5510 S Cornell Ave, Aug 21, 2026Other, 1636 E 55th St, Aug 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 5490 S Shore Dr, Jul 12, 2026Electrical, 5471 S Hyde Park Blvd, Jun 2, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 5550 S Shore Dr, May 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 5550 S Shore Dr, May 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 1636 E 55th St, May 12, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 5493 S Cornell Ave, May 11, 2026Electrical, 5540 S Hyde Park Blvd, May 6, 2026Elevator, 5480 S Cornell Ave, May 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, May 4, 2026660 ft Map preview
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1700 E 56th St

Chicago, IL 60637

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.

95 permits on record here. 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.

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Here95 permits · 1700 E 56th St
  1. Replace hydraulic power unit on sidewalk freight elevator
    Elevator
    Jun 29$141,983
  2. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    Electrical
    Mar 11$151,940
  3. Nonstructural interior alteration for kitchen remodel
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 8$5,000
  4. Line voltage electrical work
    Electrical
    Jun 15, 2025$3,130
  5. Line voltage electrical work
    Electrical
    Dec 23, 2024$1,880
  6. Furnish and install a replacement jack assembly on one (1) 2000lb.cap
    Elevator
    Dec 19, 2024$30,994
  7. Replacement general contractor
    Contractor change
    Sep 18, 2024not listed
  8. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1575sq
    Grading
    Feb 13, 2024$584,912
  9. 1700 E 56Th st. Chicago, IL 60637 install new meter and subpanel feed and install (2) electric vehicle…
    Electrical
    Jan 16, 2024$30,000
  10. Run/install pipe/wire, wall packs
    Electrical
    Dec 11, 2023$7,000
  11. Install 20 amp circuit for walk in bathtub with gfi outlet
    Electrical
    Nov 30, 2023$1,300
  12. Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application
    Plumbing
    Nov 27, 2023$15,999
  13. Remove old elec panel from closet wall
    Electrical
    Nov 1, 2023$2,000
  14. Install 4 new switch for 4 closets lights using wire mould surface raceway
    Electrical
    Aug 28, 2023$1,500
  15. Dc cabling
    Electrical
    Jul 13, 2023$5,000
  16. Spr 2019 CBRC - front entry restoration including roof system
    Alteration or repair
    May 17, 2023$555,373
  17. Install 3 new 20 amp circuits to feed 3 new gfci receptacle outlets for bathrooms
    Electrical
    Apr 8, 2023$1,500
  18. Remove/repl circ bkr pnl with new
    Electrical
    Jul 20, 2022$2,000
  19. Remove/replace old fuse box with new circ bkr pnl
    Electrical
    Apr 12, 2022$2,000
  20. Remove/replace old fuse box with new circuit breaker panel
    Electrical
    Apr 4, 2022$1,400
  21. Updated existing backsplash outlet to 20am gfci
    Electrical
    Mar 22, 2021$1,600
  22. Run new 20amp circuit, new outlet
    Electrical
    Jun 22, 2020$1,100
  23. ¿All elevation, repair/replace concrete 1850 SQ. FT.
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 18, 2019$1,699,537
  24. Erect six scaffolds from 03/18/2019 to 03/18/2020
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Mar 13, 2019not listed
  25. Erect three scaffolds from 12/01/2018 to 12/01/2019
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Nov 26, 2018not listed
  26. Replace panel, replace all lighting fixtures and receptacles as needed
    Electrical
    Aug 31, 2018$1,500
  27. Combine unit 3605 with previously combined unit 3606-3607 unit
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 5, 2018$2,000
  28. All elevations, repair/replace 4170 windows and caulking, only¿
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 27, 2017$76,997,760
  29. Replace existing 100 amp panel and replace receptacles
    Electrical
    Nov 21, 2017$1,000
  30. Erect 3 spider scaffolds from 12/1/2017 to 12/1/2018
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Nov 20, 2017not listed
  31. Remodeling unit 3703 including the installation of a 220v for stove
    Electrical
    Nov 2, 2017$3,500
  32. 2 New concealment screen walls 2 new dish antennas 4 new radio repeater outdoor digital units
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 13, 2017$180,000
  33. Work to be done on the 17th floor north elevation obove the roof
    Roofing
    Sep 8, 2017$69,000
  34. Erect 1 spider scaffold from 8/23/2017 to 8/23/2018
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 24, 2017not listed
  35. Add 100 amp panel.add lights to existing circuits
    Electrical
    Mar 20, 2017$3,245
  36. Remove 100 amp fuse panel and replace with 100 amp ge circuit breaker panel using existing feeders..change…
    Electrical
    Feb 27, 2017$1,000
  37. Installation of new door operators on (4) 2500# cap.
    Elevator
    Nov 25, 2016$130,000
  38. Replace existing fuse panel with circuit breaker panel
    Electrical
    Mar 15, 2016$2,600
  39. Repair/replace 10' FT high brick garden wall (50lf)
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 25, 2016$52,000
  40. Replace existing fuse panel reroute existing pipe runs on kitchen wall and replace light fixtures
    Electrical
    Jan 28, 2016$1,200
  41. Work to be done to unit #3609-10 only: remodel kitchen,bathrooms,replace plumbing fixtures & flooring
    Plumbing
    Dec 28, 2015$71,000
  42. Install 100 amp circuit braker panel and eight wall scounces in two units
    Electrical
    Dec 16, 2015$4,000
  43. Install back splash outlet, update 4 existing
    Electrical
    Nov 27, 2015$2,750
  44. Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 202475201
    Electrical
    Sep 9, 2015$137
  45. Installation of 5 new dish antennas on an existing roof top with related equipment for a private…
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 25, 2014$50,000
  46. New lighting and power outlets in remodeled bathroom in unit #2506
    Electrical
    Sep 4, 2014$1,000
  47. Route new grounding from water main in basement to new equipment located in penthouse area
    Electrical
    Jul 7, 2014$7,000
  48. Replace the existing chiller ch-2 with one mcquay 390 ton chiller
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 19, 2014not listed
  49. Replacement of plumbing fixtures in unit #1407,2 water closets,2 lavs,2 showers and 2 sinks in kitchen.same…
    Plumbing
    Feb 13, 2014not listed
  50. Replacement of plumbing fixtures in unit #1506.1 water closet,1 lav,1 shower and 1 kitchen sink.all same as…
    Plumbing
    Feb 13, 2014not listed
  51. Replacement of plumbing fixtures in unit #2305,1 water closet,1 lav,1 shower and 1 kitchen sink.all same as…
    Plumbing
    Feb 13, 2014not listed
  52. Interior alterations to existing hospitality suite and common corridor at floor 39
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 17, 2014$40,000
  53. Modify existing unit for handicap accessibility × 2 permits
    Electrical
    Jan 13, 2014$6,500
  54. Install 2 microwave dish antennas and a support cabinet the existing rooftoop on a sled
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 10, 2014$20,000
  55. Modify existing unit for handicap accessibility - moving outlets
    Electrical
    Dec 9, 2013$7,900
  56. All elevations, repair\concrete spalls 90 SQ. FT.
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 23, 2013$134,420
  57. Erect 2 swing stage scaffolds from 10/16/2013 to 10/16/2014
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 17, 2013not listed
  58. Install pipe and wire for (1) door operator
    Electrical
    Oct 4, 2013$1,000
  59. Add a 30amp 240volt circuit from existing breaker to feed new radio cabinet
    Electrical
    Jul 17, 2013$7,500
  60. Upgrade outlets to gfci's, new switches, 1 20 amp circuit
    Electrical
    Jun 11, 2013$1,900
  61. Work to be done in units #2506 & 2507: remodel 2 bathrooms & remodel kitchen
    Electrical
    Jun 7, 2013$47,200
  62. New lighting and power outlets in remodeled kitchen and laundry in unit #2507
    Electrical
    May 31, 2013$2,400
  63. Replace plumbing fixtures in kitchen & bathroom unit # 1104
    Plumbing
    Apr 17, 2013not listed
  64. Work in unit #2005 replacement of plumbing fixtures only,1 water closet,1 lav,1 kitchen sink,same location
    Plumbing
    Apr 17, 2013not listed
  65. Replace plumbing fixtures in kitchen & bath unit # 3306
    Plumbing
    Apr 17, 2013not listed
  66. Unit 1601- replace switches, outlets and light fixtures
    Electrical
    Mar 20, 2013$500
  67. Work to condo unit 1601: patch/replace drywall
    Electrical
    Mar 20, 2013$23,900
  68. Swap old 100amp electrical panel with a new 100amp electrical circuit breaker panel
    Electrical
    Feb 26, 2013$700
  69. North elevation penthouse mechanical structure
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Oct 11, 2012$18,150
  70. Furnish and install new railing at perimeter of cooling tower at roof level
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 16, 2012$69,900
  71. Fire service upgrade to (4) 40 stop passenger elevators pursuant to scope of work submitted.all work to…
    Elevator
    Aug 14, 2012$12,378
  72. Demo out 60amp fuse panel install new 100 amp circiut panel
    Electrical
    Apr 27, 2012$1,500
  73. Erect 2 scaffolds from 10/24/11 to 10/24/12
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 19, 2011not listed
  74. Installation of one-way & two-way comm
    Fire systems
    May 26, 2011not listed
  75. Replace existing outlet with gfi
    Electrical
    May 19, 2011$1,800
  76. Interior parking garage located north of building
    Fence, wall or deck
    Mar 4, 2011$62,910
  77. Parking garage three levels of repair only: water proofing 48000 SQ FT
    Roofing
    Jun 22, 2010$439,445
  78. Work to condo unit 2801: replace plumbing fixtures
    Plumbing
    Jun 2, 2010$28,250
  79. Add 20 amp circuit @ kitchen, add gfci outlet
    Electrical
    May 13, 2010$800
  80. Work in unit 1408 only
    Electrical
    Apr 28, 2010$55,000
  81. Remove and rework electric in wall to be removed
    Electrical
    Dec 1, 2009$100
  82. Replace electric panel
    Electrical
    Nov 12, 2009$800
  83. Relace 100 amp fuse panel, with 100 amp circuit breaker panel
    Electrical
    Oct 9, 2009$700
  84. Erect 2 hi low modular werner board scaffolds from 10/05/2009 to 10/05/2010
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 1, 2009not listed
  85. Repair & replace asphalt bitumen roofing
    Roofing
    Sep 18, 2009$450,000
  86. Additional kitchen circuits, install light fixtures
    Electrical
    May 8, 2009$1,000
  87. Remove and replace 2 water closet,2 lavatories,2 tub/shower faucets,1 kitchen sink and 1 dishwasher a total 8…
    Plumbing
    Oct 8, 2008not listed
  88. Replace panel, 2- 20 amp circuits, 2- gfci receptacles
    Electrical
    Oct 7, 2008$1,500
  89. Erect five hi - lo modular / werner board scaffolds from 10/05/2008 - 10/05/2009,no other repairs on this…
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 29, 2008not listed
  90. Repair/patch 920 SQ. FT Of concrete
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 24, 2008$388,700
  91. 2 New circuits and 3 outlets on existing in apt#1509
    Electrical
    Jun 16, 2008$1,100
  92. Deconversion of unit 2801, removal of kitchen conversion of wet bar & relocation interior doors to combine…
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 30, 2008$6,000
  93. Erect four hi - lo modular scaffolds from 10/08/2007 - 10/08/2008 for exterior facade repairs and inspections
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 5, 2007not listed
  94. Erect 5 hi lo modular werner board scaffolds
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jul 25, 2006$1,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 3 permits
  1. Fire service upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 mandate on ewgt passenger elevator #2
    5540 S Hyde Park Blvd · 190 ft N · Elevator
    Sep 2$9,640
  2. Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #2
    5540 S Hyde Park Blvd · 190 ft N · Elevator
    Sep 2$12,200
  3. Line voltage electrical work
    5540 S Hyde Park Blvd · 190 ft N · Electrical
    May 6$10,000
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 11 permits
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    5495 S Hyde Park Blvd · 710 ft N · Electrical
    Sep 25$10,000
  2. Roof replacement
    5519 S Cornell Ave · 550 ft NW · Roofing
    Sep 21$20,000
  3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT.
    5493 S Cornell Ave · 800 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 7$16,800
  4. Roof recover
    5510 S Cornell Ave · 670 ft NW · Roofing
    Aug 21$27,000
  5. Replacement general contractor
    1636 E 55th St · 760 ft NW · Contractor change
    Aug 17not listed
  6. Line voltage electrical work
    5471 S Hyde Park Blvd · 950 ft N · Electrical
    Jun 2$4,660
  7. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    5550 S Shore Dr · 900 ft E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 15not listed
  8. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT.
    5550 S Shore Dr · 900 ft E · Alteration or repair
    May 15$57,600
  9. Revision to permit 101070408 to revise the plumbing plan (p-100) showing the relocation of a basement ice…
    1636 E 55th St · 760 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    May 12$15,000
  10. Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open)
    5493 S Cornell Ave · 800 ft NW · Fence, wall or deck
    May 11$40,000
  11. Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity
    5480 S Cornell Ave · 940 ft NW · Elevator
    May 6$319,857
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 2 permits
  1. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT.
    5490 S Shore Dr · 0.20 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 12$179,528
  2. Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration permit for selective interior & exterior demolition at the south entrance of…
    5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    May 4$15,849,500

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