# Building permits at 1755 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 26 permits on record here. The newest, Mar 19: In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 19, 2026 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 25; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 5 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: all floors, 6 units. | $277,000 | [B200461857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461857/) | | Jan 7, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 144 FT. Location: exterior building. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200455309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455309/) | | Sep 29, 2025 | Grading | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 150sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior building; 4 concrete balconies. | $60,000 | [B200444260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444260/) | | Jun 26, 2025 | Grading | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 80sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: exterior building. | $50,000 | [B200431221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431221/) | | Apr 7, 2025 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 130 FT. Location: facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200420272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200420272/) | | Apr 28, 2021 | Elevator | Modernization of (3) three passenger elevators, cars 2, 4 & 5 pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev008125). | $972,900 | [100919955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100919955/) | | Apr 16, 2021 | Electrical | Revision to permit #100901583 to change the electrical contractor to vertical contracting services. | Not listed | [B100918119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100918119/) | | Apr 16, 2021 | Fire systems | Revision to permit #100901583 to change the general contractor to helios design build LLC., change plumbing contractor to valley fire protection LLC., HVAC contractor to ct mechanical and concrete contractor to natola concrete, inc. | Not listed | [100918091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100918091/) | | Jan 7, 2021 | Elevator | Elevator modernization project for three elevators in an existing building. Work areas are in the basement and penthouse only per plans. | $200,000 | [100901583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100901583/) | | Oct 28, 2020 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold 10/23/2020 to 10/23/2021 | Not listed | [100897488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100897488/) | | May 11, 2020 | Electrical | Running a ground wire for the elevator machine room. Replace lights and receptacles, correcting open boxes. | $8,000 | [B100873672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100873672/) | | Jun 19, 2018 | Alteration or repair | South elevation repair/replace concrete and sealant and caulking and guardrails of 3 balconies. | $121,366 | [100768346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100768346/) | | Jun 15, 2018 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect four scaffolds from 06/12/2018 to 06/12/2019. | Not listed | [100767907](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100767907/) | | May 30, 2018 | Fence, wall or deck | All elevations, repair/replace brick 100 SQ. FT., Tuck-point 2000 linear FT., repair/replace lintel and flashing and end dams 100 linear FT., repair/replace concrete 20 SQ. FT., Repair/replace sill 10th floor, repair/replace 4 balusters, repair/replace 3 balcony slabs and railings, only - subject to | $349,266 | [100764530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100764530/) | | Aug 31, 2016 | Alteration or repair | North elevation east wing, repair/replace 6 stones, only. | $24,500 | [100665040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100665040/) | | Aug 16, 2016 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 hi slo scaffold from 8/18/2016 to 8/18/2017. | Not listed | [100664903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100664903/) | | Mar 17, 2016 | Fire systems | Furnish & install additional (16) smoke detectors for the existing fire alarm system in building. | $13,000 | [B100640091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100640091/) | | Oct 20, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Life safety compliance to include installation of fire rated doors and paritions in an existing 12-story residential bldg as per plans | $208,490 | [100599327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100599327/) | | Mar 12, 2015 | Electrical | Furnish and install battery-backup exit signs & emergency lights in common areas of building per their life safety requirements. | $4,500 | [B100585343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100585343/) | | May 6, 2014 | Electrical | Run conduit and wire to power voice communication & fire detection system for life safety. | $177,945 | [B100539336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100539336/) | | Apr 24, 2014 | Plumbing | Remove and replace double detector check,pump and tanks in basement.plumbing only.subject to field inspection. | Not listed | [100537614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100537614/) | | Mar 12, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Door replacement and wall modification to comply with life safety evaluation as per plans. No electrical work under this permit. | $545,891 | [100446489](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100446489/) | | Nov 16, 2012 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 hi slo scaffolds | $2,000 | [100467439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100467439/) | | Sep 16, 2009 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 hi-lo climbers scaffold from 9-14-09 to 9-14-10 | $2,000 | [100310816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100310816/) | | Oct 29, 2008 | Elevator | Modernize two (2) passenger elevators as per scope of work | $318,000 | [100264806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100264806/) | | Jan 6, 2006 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 4 hi slo scaffolds | $2,000 | [100088253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100088253/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 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/) | 560 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 940 ft W | 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/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [5490 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5490-s-shore-dr/) | 270 ft 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/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [1700 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-e-56th-st/) | 800 ft SW | 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/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 650 ft NW | 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/) | 600 ft SE | 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/) | 600 ft SE | 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/) | 940 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 740 ft SW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [5421 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.19 mi NW | 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 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 55th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [1616 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1616-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [1554 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1554-e-55th-st/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [1524 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1524-e-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [1451 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1451-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [1354 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1354-e-55th-st/): newest permit May 1, 2026 - [1221 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-e-55th-st/): newest permit May 29, 2025 - [1172 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1172-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [827 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/827-e-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [800 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-e-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-07 09:48 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, all 26 permits at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1755-e-55th-st/