# Building permits at 1709 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL

13 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 24: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: new office inside. | $4,500 | [B200512793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512793/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: on the 1st floor. | $23,075 | [B200507379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507379/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Addition | For permit 101080800: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506903/) |
| May 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing tenant space at ground floor of existing building. No change to existing structure. (OCC. Group B; construction type ia) | $90,000 | [101080800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080800/) |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: tenant space (out of closet). | $5,000 | [B200443111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443111/) |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 crbc: interior alterations to existing ground floor vacant office tenant space for new outpatient medical clinic at existing 14 story mixed-use residential/commercial building. No exterior work. Interior demo under permit #101065990 (occupancy group B, type 1-a construction) | $200,000 | [101069737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069737/) |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101063431. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first floor buildout. | Not listed | [B200433348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433348/) |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc interior demolition only of existing ground floor commercial tenant space in existing 14 story residential / commercial building in preparation for new commercial tenant. No exterior work.remove non-loadbearing interior partitions, finishes and associated m.e.p. Systems. No stair | $50,000 | [101065990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065990/) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 cbrc:interior tenant buildout of existing commercial space for new thrift store & pharmacy at ground floor of 14 story, mixed use, masonry building | $400,000 | [101063431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063431/) |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4024-27399 job # 94279448 | $1,474 | [B100731920](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100731920/) |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage alarm interior work only # 4024-27407 job #94279477 | $688 | [B100731913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100731913/) |
| Jan 7, 2013 | Plumbing | Revision to permit # 100439237 to change plumbing contractor to lmn mechanical, inc. | Not listed | [100472883](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100472883/) |
| Jul 12, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Build-out of existing tenant office space in existing building first floor | $30,000 | [100439237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100439237/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 80 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 203. | $700 | [B200475952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475952/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 80 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: antenna modification existing rooftop per plans. | $50,000 | [B200468837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468837/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 360 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020453. | $129,000 | [B200509047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509047/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 360 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 345 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $129,840 | [B200509045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509045/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5421 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 750 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1427 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018973. | $15,000 | [B200509950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509950/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [5300 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-shore-dr/) | 340 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC add a heating system to the existing residential unit 112 and 114 located at the 11th floor of the existing 11 story building with a penthouse. Corner unit as per plans | $10,000 | [101084679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084679/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 820 ft NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 150 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475921/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and top floor. | $50,000 | [B200474536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474536/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | 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/) |

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