# Building permits at 2206 E 70th St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Oct 2: Deconversion of existing illegal basement dwelling unit into new storage space in existing 4-story with. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: deconversion of existing illegal basement dwelling unit into new storage space in existing 4-story with basement brick building- convert from 29 to 28 dwelling units (occupancy R-2; type iii-a construction) | $10,000 | [101088049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088049/) | ## 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), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [6949 S Merrill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6949-s-merrill-ave/) | 390 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 12, MAX. Length 5. Location: all elevations excluding east alley and north. | $18,500 | [B200512523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512523/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [2315 E 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2315-e-69th-st/) | 790 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: apartment 2. | $100 | [B200510425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510425/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [2315 E 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2315-e-69th-st/) | 790 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apt 2 west. | $6,500 | [B200464373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464373/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [6842 S Merrill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6842-s-merrill-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2026 CBRC: interior alteration of the existing 3 story brick building and conversion basement into 4 adu's with existing 6 du's to remain and no change (occupancy group R-5, type IIIA construction). Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $50,000 | [101082413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082413/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6953 S Merrill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6953-s-merrill-ave/) | 380 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $26,000 | [B200470088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470088/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7043 S Clyde Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7043-s-clyde-ave/) | 860 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 49'-11' ' (length). Location: rear of building #7043-45. | $2,000 | [B200470605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470605/) | | May 14, 2026 | [7037 S Clyde Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7037-s-clyde-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: rear of the lot - wood fence / gate. | $2,022 | [B200470542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470542/) | | May 8, 2026 | [6900 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6900-s-oglesby-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: apartment 8c. | $3,500 | [B200469737](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469737/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [2032 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2032-e-71st-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self certification CBC. Interior tenant build out existing 2,793 sf tenant space with a existing occupancy of b-business to have a new interior built out. Changes consisting of architectural work, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work as well. No changes to exterior of the building, all work don | $125,000 | [101077847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077847/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [7016 S Chappel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7016-s-chappel-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: typical work in (6) units: remove non-bearing partitions & install new non-bearing partitions, relocate & replace existing outlets, swithces & light fixtures per plans, relocate existing furnace & modify duct work per plan, install new bathroom & renovate kitchen, install electric pan | $90,000 | [101074041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074041/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [7137 S Crandon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7137-s-crandon-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard and side yard. | $4,704 | [B200479561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479561/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [6930 S South Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6930-s-south-shore-dr/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | Replacement of traveling cable on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 10-floor, passenger elevator(east), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006306) | $18,900 | [101084271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084271/) | | May 26, 2026 | [6901 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6901-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 442 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 12. Location: south facade, interior patio and 10th floor.. | $21,000 | [B200466911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466911/) | | May 18, 2026 | [2309 E 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2309-e-71st-st/) | 0.20 mi SE | Plumbing | For permit 101054712: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470373/) | | May 15, 2026 | [6901 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6901-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, unit 8c. | $3,000 | [B200469831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469831/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6901 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6901-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, parking garage storm drains.. | $12,000 | [B200466963](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466963/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6901 S Oglesby Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6901-s-oglesby-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovations at existing condominium unit #10c within an existing 11-story multiple dwelling unit residential structure. No exterior nor site work. (Occupancy group R-2, type i-a construction). | $150,000 | [101078804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078804/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 04:06 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, the one permit at this address and 17 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2206-e-70th-st/