# Building permits at 21 N May St, Chicago, IL 28 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 29, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. We don't have a map point for this address, so we can't show permits nearby. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 29, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:2 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $2,991 | [B200412299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412299/) | | Sep 12, 2024 | Electrical | Install EV charger in condo | $1,120 | [B101059297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101059297/) | | May 29, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 802 - the design removes walls and doors of closets and mudroom and adds a door into bedroom 4. Proposed alterations include no changes to existing life safety systems, including existing means of egress components and sizing, as per plans. | $3,600 | [101047207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047207/) | | May 29, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 1301 - the window wall at the terrace is replaced with abifolding glass panel wall and door, as per plans. | $83,000 | [101047206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047206/) | | May 28, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 603 - the design adjusts the plan from a "type a" unit to a "type b" unit - the exact same as unit 403 as shown in permit 100884500. These drawings update bathroom 1 by flipping the location of the toilet and the shower and updating the tub location in bathroom 2. Proposed alteration | $2,500 | [101047205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047205/) | | May 28, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 1101 - the design removes the kitchen, pantry and bedroom 4 to be a whitebox with MEP stubbed-up for future proposed design. One wall is added between the kitchen and the future pantry. Also one door and a wall is removed for a future butler's pantry space. The rest of the unit plan | $7,500 | [101047204](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047204/) | | May 28, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 503 - the design adjusts the plan from a "type a" unit to a "type b" unit - the exact same as unit 403 as shown in permit 100884500. These drawings update bathroom 1 by flipping the location of the toilet and the shower and updating the tub location in bathroom 2. Proposed alteration | $2,500 | [101047203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047203/) | | May 21, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 1002 - the design removes one bedroom and bathroom to increase the primary bedroom space as well as adds a double door between the living room and sunroom. Proposed alterations include no changes to existing life safety systems, including existing means of egress components and sizin | $87,000 | [101048283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101048283/) | | May 21, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 305 - interior alteration. The design adds a wall to the den to create an office and bedroom 4. A partial height wall separates the office from the bedroom to allow for natural light requirements to enter the bedroom. The changes include the addition of a partial height wall, adding | $7,500 | [101046134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101046134/) | | Apr 30, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: unit 1501 - the design includes the unit build-out including kitchen, dining, living room, office, four bedrooms and 4 1/2 bathrooms, as per plans. | $200,000 | [101046660](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101046660/) | | Nov 20, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit fire alarm permit fire alarm permit fire alarm permit fire alarm permit installation of electromagnetic locking devices per 2019 CBC sections 1010.1.9.7, 1010.1.9.9, & 1010.1.9.10 on floor 1 | $2,500 | [B101036676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101036676/) | | Oct 19, 2023 | Plumbing | Revision to permit#100884500 change plumbing contractor to warren thomas plumbing. | Not listed | [101036066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101036066/) | | May 12, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Unit 401: per new ownership, unit changes from type a to type binclude adjusting all counters to be 3'-0". Update bathrooms to meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with type B option B specs. Door clearances are maintained to meet type | $20,000 | [101015182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101015182/) | | Feb 28, 2023 | Other | Unit 501: per new ownership, change unit from type a to type B specs. As permitted on 100884500, adjusting all 2'-10" high counters to 3'-0" and meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with B specs; includes kitchen counter and sink to st | $20,000 | [101006274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006274/) | | Feb 22, 2023 | Other | Unit 1303: per new ownership, change unit from type a to type B specs. As permitted on 100884500, adjusting all 2'-10" high counters to 3'-0" and meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with B specs; includes kitchen counter and sink to s | $20,000 | [101003054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101003054/) | | Feb 22, 2023 | Other | Unit 701: per new ownership, change unit from type a to type B specs. As permitted on 100884500, adjusting all 2'-10" high counters to 3'-0" and meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with B specs; includes kitchen counter and sink to st | $20,000 | [101002981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101002981/) | | Feb 21, 2023 | Other | Unit 1401: per new ownership, change unit from type a to type B specs. As permitted on 100884500, adjusting all 2'-10" high counters to 3'-0" and meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with B specs; includes kitchen counter and sink to s | $20,000 | [101003060](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101003060/) | | Feb 21, 2023 | Other | Unit 901: per new ownership, change unit from type a to type B specs. As permitted on 100884500, adjusting all 2'-10" high counters to 3'-0" and meet type B clearances, reinforcing for future grab bars and reach ranges with one bathroom complying with B specs; includes kitchen counter and sink to st | $20,000 | [101003008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101003008/) | | Nov 23, 2022 | Elevator | Installation of two(2) 2500lb capacity, 16-floor, 350fpm, and one(1) 4000lb capacity, 17-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $1,308,900 | [100996721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100996721/) | | Oct 28, 2022 | Electrical | Low voltage work for 2-way elevator lobby communication | $20,000 | [B100994470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100994470/) | | Oct 19, 2022 | Elevator | Installation of a temporary single 8000lb.cap, 275 fpm, 15-floor rack and pinion construction personnel hoist pasenger elevator. Pursuant to the plans submitted for the elevator permit! | $92,000 | [100993159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100993159/) | | Oct 18, 2022 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit in a new 17 story high rise bldg (lwr lvl, floors 1 thru 15, roof) installing a high rise fire alarm/voice comm system. | $56,792 | [B100978392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100978392/) | | Oct 18, 2022 | New building | Tower crane - phases 2 & 3 - tied in libherr 316 ec-h 12 | $30,000 | [100988160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100988160/) | | Oct 18, 2022 | New building | Hoist permit single 8000lb rack and pinion elevator | $92,000 | [100985698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985698/) | | Jun 3, 2022 | Electrical | Electrical only permit temporary power for the construction job site. | $5,500 | [B100974615](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100974615/) | | May 10, 2022 | New building | Tower crane - phase 1 - install free standing liebherr 316 ec-h 12 revision to permit | $30,000 | [100968928](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100968928/) | | Apr 15, 2022 | New building | Tower crane - phase 1 - install free standing liebherr 316 ec-h 12 | $30,000 | [100966044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100966044/) | | Apr 5, 2022 | New building | Direct developer services full building permit for fifteen (15) story residential building with 58 dwelling units and 78 parking spaces as per plans. Consultant reviewer: primera engineering | $8,000,000 | [100884500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100884500/) | ## 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 N May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [105 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/105-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 20, 2025 - [112 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/112-n-may-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [113 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/113-n-may-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [161 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [170 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/170-n-may-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025 - [216 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/216-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 - [312 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-n-may-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [400 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-n-may-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025 - [670 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-n-may-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [742 N May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/742-n-may-st/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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