# Building permits at 233 E 13th St, Chicago, IL

23 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 11: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (24 projects) since May 1. Two are new buildings, the nearest 830 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5515 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: 26th floor roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015473. | $505,090 | [B200510089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510089/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 28 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: south facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200478182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478182/) |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: parking garage. | $49,000 | [B200444280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200444280/) |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 14 circuits to existing 800 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 14. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:14 spaces. Specific location: parking garage. | $199,421 | [B200442494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442494/) |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 1380 SQ. FT. Includes repair/replace occupiable roof. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: section of 4th floor terrace on east side. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015473. | $159,620 | [B200440610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200440610/) |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(carrier #30xvb300654006492 evaporator/coil. Rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, rooftop. | $50,000 | [B200431430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431430/) |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 17 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:10 spaces. Specific location: parking garage. | $148,000 | [B200426750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200426750/) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Roofing | Direct replacememnt of 2-existing chillers with 2-carrier 290 ton chillers, self contained, air cooled, r134a, located on the roof. | Not listed | [101004328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101004328/) |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Plumbing | Remodel of 2305, remove/replae drywall as needed, flooring, cabinets, countertops and finihings; same layout...plumbing fixture repair and install...all d,w,v,and water pipe repair and install; no water heater install on this permit - el permit no. 100906113 | $159,780 | [100907116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100907116/) |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Electrical | Replacing 10-ceiling fixtures. Replace all existing outlets. Adding 7-recessed cans. Reconnecting appliances. Install 240v steam unit. Existing 200amp service to remain. | $10,000 | [B100906113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100906113/) |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Electrical | Replace lights, gen use recp, main disconnect, small distribution panel, heaters due to fire. | $25,000 | [B100876870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100876870/) |
| Feb 6, 2020 | Elevator | 2017 Fire service upgrade mandate on three (3) 3000lb,cap, 28-floors, geared traction passenger elevators #1, #2 & #3. Pursuant to section 18-30-320 of the city of chicago building code and the scope of work submitted. | $44,482 | [100861711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100861711/) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes and governor ropes on (3) - 3000#, 28 st, passenger elevators (#100020195) | $55,000 | [100745560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100745560/) |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 skyclimber scaffold from 6/17/2016 to 6/17/2017. | Not listed | [100655778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100655778/) |
| Oct 28, 2015 | Elevator | Replace suspension hoist ropes on (1) 3000lb.cap, 28 stop traction passenger elevators (#3 car). Pursuant to scope of work submitted. No records aic cleared number ap #10020195 | $9,000 | [100620903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100620903/) |
| Jul 23, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Facade repairs-remove\replace window perimeter sealant. 1200 LN. FT. Patch limestone spalls 20 each. Caulk concrete. 1000 LN. FT. Patch concrete 140 SQ. FT. | $749,850 | [100606107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100606107/) |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (3) skyclimber scaffold from 6-17-15 to 6-17-16 | Not listed | [100601342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100601342/) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one scaffold from 8/7/14 to 8/7/15. | Not listed | [100554129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100554129/) |
| Oct 5, 2011 | Electrical | Electrical changes to existing landscape lighting | $10,000 | [B100413668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100413668/) |
| May 8, 2010 | Electrical | Install 3 puck lights, install 3 undercabinet lights, | $900 | [B100342722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100342722/) |
| Oct 13, 2009 | Plumbing | Repair and replace existing kitchen line where need appx 175' of 6'' piping.plumbing only all work sdame as existing. | Not listed | [100315100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100315100/) |
| May 10, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Install cabinets, flooring,countertops and plumbing fixtures only | $180,000 | [100089007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100089007/) |
| Jan 17, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Reduce height of 2 interior non-load bearing partition for borrowed light and vent to 7'-6" for bedroom in unit #t-10 | $1,000 | [100090292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100090292/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [1211 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1211-s-prairie-ave/) | 230 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of laundry room and closet, relocate washer/dryer and add water closet and lavatory. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), existing powder room in unit 6201. | $25,000 | [B200511087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511087/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 20 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1212 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1212-s-michigan-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Restaurant build out of existing commercial space in existing two story building. (Occupancy group A-2; type ib) | $1,500,000 | [101084481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084481/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-jean-baptiste-pointe-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 32500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: recoat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000134. | $504,501 | [B200511002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511002/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1400 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr Sb](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-dusable-lake-shore-dr-sb/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing hall 18, 19, 20, 21 and 22 to create a shell space for future exhibit space. Work to be under separate permit (occupancy group a-3; type IB construction) | $200,000 | [101081694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081694/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1200 S Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-s-lake-shore-dr/) | 880 ft NE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 4-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(#9), pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(ev011033) | $280,000 | [101088028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088028/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [1400 S Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 11/02/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 1/5/2027. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2024 permit 101057904 for the 2026 ultimate tailgate party tents at the field museum terrace on sept 20 - dec 26, 2026. Set-up sept 15, 2026 and takedown jan 5, 2027. Same 2- 30ft | $5,000 | [101087895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087895/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1331 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-michigan-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Commercial interior renovations of an existing space. No change to building area, height, setbacks. No change to parking or general `business¿ use. New interior walls, doors, casework, finish materials, light fixtures, appliances, and plumbing fixtures to be installed. Existing ahu¿s plumbing servic | $455,350 | [101085298](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085298/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-jean-baptiste-pointe-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: outside the field museum facing the shedd aquarium. | $10,000 | [B200507190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507190/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [1400 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-jean-baptiste-pointe-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: facilities conference room. | $750 | [B200475574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475574/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1210 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1210-s-indiana-ave/) | 630 ft NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 40 FT. Location: exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200481425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481425/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [1400 S Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 10/20/2026 erection starts: 9/3/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Self cert - CBC 2019. 1-40X98 tent for the susan noyes 70th birthday party tent event at the field museum on sept 6, 2026. Set-up is sept 3 and takedown is sept 8, 2026. Partytime-hdo operations LLC. | $7,000 | [101087433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087433/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [100 E 14th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/100-e-14th-st/) | 920 ft SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 95 FT., max. Height: 330 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200507939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507939/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1400 S Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-lake-shore-dr/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert- crbc 2019: replacement of existing 4th floor HVAC equipment at the field museum including installation of one supply air handler and one return fan with chilled water and reheat coils, with associated ductwork and piping reconnections per mechanical engineers plans and specifications. Wor | $50,000 | [101080943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080943/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1335 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1335-s-prairie-ave/) | 300 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 13 circuits to existing 4000 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parking garage. | $140,000 | [B200475937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475937/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [1201 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1201-s-prairie-ave/) | 270 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 960 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:3 spaces. Specific location: parking garage. | $124,000 | [B200473173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473173/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [1400 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr Sb](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-dusable-lake-shore-dr-sb/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior non-structural alteration for a temporary retail installation (pokémon shop) within existing stanley field hall at the field museum. Work includes installation of demountable, non-structural aluminum-framed partition systems (moss wall or approved equal), retail fixtures, point-of-sale stat | $50,000 | [101082255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082255/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1300 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1300-s-jean-baptiste-pointe-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 460 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 300 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parking lot of the adler planiterium. | $6,000 | [B200473713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473713/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [1305 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1305-s-michigan-ave/) | 710 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: fire alarm panel replacement - ground floor. | Not listed | [B200471339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471339/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [1200 S Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-s-lake-shore-dr/) | 880 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC & CBC: revision to permit #100994422 for landscape updates only. North side of existing staircase, proposed planning removed as area to remain as-is. Revise structure plantings and understory plants for proposed terrace plantings. Area southeast of building, northeast of parking lot, p | $100 | [101082186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082186/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1212 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1212-s-michigan-ave/) | 940 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, main lobby. | $9,500 | [B200468997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468997/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1200 S Jean Baptiste Pointe Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-s-jean-baptiste-pointe-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 880 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101077650. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: ground level. | Not listed | [B200467211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467211/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [1160 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1160-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 460 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200507935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507935/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1255 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Elevator | Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator, car 1, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007072). Note: scope of work to be on jobsite at time of inspection. | $375,000 | [101085704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085704/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1142 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470162](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470162/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1322 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1322-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | CBRC 2019:-Interior repairs, includes structural repairs to existing electrical vault in an existing 10-story condo building with m.e.p. Work (construction type: 1b, occupancy type: r2) as per plans | $583,000 | [101074363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074363/) |

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