# Building permits at 229 E 55th Pl, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at seven addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $550,000.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Feb 4, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 690 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 180 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north elevation. | $16,200 | [B200412207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412207/) |
| Jan 16, 2019 | Roofing | Replace drywall, kithcen cabinets, plumbing fixtures, hot water tanks, windows, doors, tiles, roof repair as needed | $25,000 | [100801146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100801146/) |
| Aug 14, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace bricks and tuckpoint. Repair/replace lintels. Work on west elevation around windows. | $6,500 | [100609584](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100609584/) |
| Jul 28, 2009 | Plumbing | Per violation - remove obstruction from plumbing and draing system in 1st floor bathroom tub and sink drain. Tuckpointing rear of building (1250 SQ. FT). No grinding and no power washing. | $1,500 | [100302962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100302962/) |
| Mar 12, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild open porch and roof as per plans. | $14,000 | [100280441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280441/) |

## 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [5610 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-prairie-ave/) | 430 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement sump pumps. | $700 | [B200508591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508591/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [356 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/356-e-56th-st/) | 780 ft E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086230/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [352 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/352-e-56th-st/) | 740 ft E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086229/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [350 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/350-e-56th-st/) | 720 ft E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086228/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [346 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-e-56th-st/) | 690 ft E | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086227/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 1,000 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tower. | $79,000 | [B200510280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510280/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [5620 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5620-s-prairie-ave/) | 540 ft S | Electrical | For permit 101078714: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480977/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/) | 300 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: frame work only - initial buildout of 4,570 sqft unfinished tenant space as a part of a building code violation correction (hansen case id: 700933), ground floor in an existing 1 story building with basement, basement storage and staff only(zoning class b1-2, existing tavern use | $90,000 | [101077256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077256/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5652 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5652-s-calumet-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 362 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200481288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481288/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 400 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,000 | [B200477351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477351/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5520 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5520-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 940 ft E | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for type 1 construction & landscaped park including: architectural concrete memorial. Exterior spaces to entrance (with cantilevered seating), memorial, excavated amphitheater, 5% sloped paths, in-active storage (shipping container), landscaping, paving, sign | $3,056,910 | [101080704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080704/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | [5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 480 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 25. Install date: 8/29/2026; removal date: 8/30/2026. | Not listed | [B200507696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507696/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 story northeast car wash addition, 1 story retail addition, new roof, wood fence, and interior/exterior alterations for an existing 1 story gas station and car wash to address violations, per plans. | $175,000 | [101081215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081215/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5634 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5634-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - exist. 3 Story w/ bsmt. Masonry resid. Bldg. - Deconversion of existing 47 sro's to 14 d.u.'s - interior remodeling throughout, all units/areas, per plans. Masonry/ lintel repairs throughout per plans. New open wood porch @ inner bldg. Courtyard. Replace rear enclosed side porches w/ | $300,000 | [101078183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078183/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101082947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082947/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $550,000 | [101082946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082946/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [5707 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5707-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new three story 3 du with rear stairs, and three car parking pad ( construction type 3a, occupancy r-5) per arch plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $400,000 | [101079827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079827/) |

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