# Building permits at 1820 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $15M alteration or repair at 1700 W Adams St, permitted Oct 1. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26: Replacement of hoist cables on three(3) 4000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 670 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2026 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on three(3) 4000lb capacity, 6-floor, passenger elevators(#1 thru #3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100565706) | $30,000 | [101087701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087701/) | | Apr 29, 2026 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 6-floor, passenger elevator(#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100565706) | $10,000 | [101082812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082812/) | | Feb 9, 2022 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on two(2) 4000lb capacity, 6-floor, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100565706) garage elevators 1 & 2 | $30,000 | [100958224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958224/) | | Dec 16, 2014 | Electrical | Provide and connect a 12 strand outdoor rated om3 multimode(10gb) fiber cable with aerial messenger from existing mxc building to parking garage office. | $80,000 | [B100574695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100574695/) | | Oct 15, 2014 | Elevator | Installation of (4) 4000# cap., 6-stop, gearless, passenger elevators (g1-g4)in parking structure at malcom x college pursuant to plans submitted. Installations to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code. | $600,000 | [100565706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100565706/) | | Apr 4, 2014 | New building | Install free standing peiner sk575 tower crane | $20,000 | [100532325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532325/) | | Jan 17, 2014 | New building | Erect 6 story 444903 sf open parking garage building for malcolm x college & school of health sciences | $25,000,000 | [100524463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100524463/) | | Dec 11, 2013 | New building | Erect foundation/caissons for the new malcolm x college & school of health sciences 6 story garage building | $6,000,000 | [100521014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100521014/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 31 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 13, 2026 | [1810 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1810-w-jackson-blvd/) | 100 ft E | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: interior non-structural demo in an existing residential building with 98 residential/sro units. Occupancy r-1/r-2;construction type: iiic. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $375,000 | [101076243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076243/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 21, 2026 | [1904 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1904-w-adams-st/) | 670 ft NW | New building | Direct developer services. 2019 CBC. Shallow foundations and superstructue for proposed 2 story building with a mezzanine. No basement for mixed use commercial building and will include a 6,000 seat music venue, storage, commercial loading, retail and community space. Building will have an occupied | $5,000,000 | [101077786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077786/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1904 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1904-w-adams-st/) | 670 ft NW | New building | Direct developer services 2019 CBC. Caissons (vertical penetration) only to -34 ccd for proposed 2 story building with a mezzanine. No basement for mixed used commerical building and will include a 6,000 seat music venue, storage, commercial loading, retail and community space. Building will have an | $2,700,000 | [101074704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074704/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 28 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 10/9/2026. End date: 11/8/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | Not listed | [B200515363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515363/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 9/1/2026. End date: 10/1/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200508585](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508585/) | | Oct 9, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 10/9/2026. End date: 11/8/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and | Not listed | [B200515348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515348/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 9/1/2026. End date: 10/1/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200508583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508583/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [1700 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-w-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: construction of a new two story precast concrete church with auditorium seating, child care areas, office space, and back-of-house areas for stage and entertaining, and entry lobby with retail. All work as per plans. Construction type IIA, occupancy a-2/a-3 assembly and e-2 educational | $15,000,000 | [101084556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084556/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [15 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-s-wood-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101081974 to reduce number of vav boxes from 3 to 2, and remove and relocate/ resize ductwork as needed at level 02 mechanical room, near cardio expansion per plans. No change in use. | $3,000,000 | [101088159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088159/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1649 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1649-w-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(carrier, 48tced08a2g5a0a0a0, rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop ac replacement. | $10,000 | [B200507383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507383/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [15 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-s-wood-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081974. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st & 2nd floors. | Not listed | [B200506737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506737/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1713 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-monroe-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Other | 1 Temporary trailer(s) in connection with work under permit 101081073. Permit start date: 8/10/2026. Permit duration: 2 years. | Not listed | [B200481767](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481767/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [113 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-s-paulina-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 15; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade windows. | $12,000 | [B200507275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507275/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1750 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-w-harrison-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 16-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100324036) | Not listed | [101087181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087181/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1750 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1750-w-harrison-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 17-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100324036) | Not listed | [101087179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087179/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 8/3/2026. End date: 9/2/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and ma | Not listed | [B200481142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481142/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 7/1/2026. End date: 7/31/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200476880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476880/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 8/3/2026. End date: 9/2/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and ma | Not listed | [B200481140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481140/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 7/1/2026. End date: 7/31/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200476873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476873/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [1700 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-w-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: foundation only. Shallow foundations for a proposed 2-story precast concrete church. Work to include column spread footings, continuous wall footings, and ground floor slab. Under slab utilities, ground improvements, and storm trap included in scope. Construction type IIA, occupancy a- | $2,500,000 | [101081073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081073/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [116 S Paulina St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/116-s-paulina-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: religious. Project area: 0.95 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200460044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460044/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [1636 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-w-adams-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 4 residential units at first floor retail space in existing 4 story 36 d.u.(total 40 d.u.)/retail building, entire building sprinklered as per plan (occupancy group R-2, s-2 type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $200,000 | [101082899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082899/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [300 S Damen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-s-damen-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 80 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 80 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchens. | $379,362 | [B200476721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476721/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1668 W Ogden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1668-w-ogden-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to permit #101078014 to show additional structural connection details per inspection request. No changes are proposed other than the revisions indicated in these drawings per plans. (Use group B & R2 construction type iiia) | $250,000 | [101084144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084144/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1717 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1717-w-congress-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #108, 4000lbs capacity, 2 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002616). | Not listed | [101084560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084560/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1717 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1717-w-congress-pkwy/) | 0.22 mi SE | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #53, 6000lbs capacity, 17 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002616). | Not listed | [101084558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084558/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 6/2/2026. End date: 7/2/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and ma | Not listed | [B200472834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472834/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 5/1/2026. End date: 5/31/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200468763](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468763/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 6/2/2026. End date: 7/2/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and ma | Not listed | [B200472833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472833/) | | May 1, 2026 | [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Electrical maintenance permit. Occupancy: business. Start date: 5/1/2026. End date: 5/31/2026. All work under this permit must be performed by employees of the listed electrical contractor. The electrical contractor must maintain complete written records of all work performed under this permit and m | Not listed | [B200468762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468762/) | | May 19, 2026 | [15 S Wood St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/15-s-wood-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: structural peer review first floor scope includes finishes and equipment modifications to the existing weight room (assembly) and renovation of the existing locker room. Second floor scope includes the architectural and structural extension of the cardio (assembly) mezzanine int | $3,000,000 | [101081974](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081974/) | ## 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 Jackson Blvd with permits, nearest house number first: - [1810 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1810-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [1801 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1801-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [1645 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [1640 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1640-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Oct 9, 2026 - [1547 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1547-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Apr 9, 2025 - [1538 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1538-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [1531 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1531-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [1510 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1510-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Feb 7, 2025 - [2245 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2245-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025 - [1300 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1300-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Mar 6, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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