# Building permits at 239 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $19M new building at 315 S Jefferson St, permitted Oct 5. Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 14, 2025: Interior tenant buildout of existing space within a multi-story masonry building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.25 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Interior tenant buildout of existing space within a multi-story masonry building as per plans. ·Use - business (cafe)·type ii-a construction·building is fully sprinklered | $60,000 | [101071768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071768/) | | Feb 25, 2021 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4027717115 job # 106477900 | $423 | [B100909613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100909613/) | | Mar 4, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: tenant buildout of existing retail space, relocate existing bathroom, plumbing fixture, install new drop celing, new mechnical equipment,and new light fixtures, as per plans. | $70,000 | [100633097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100633097/) | | Apr 19, 2010 | Electrical | Change existinf outlets, switches and light fixtures only. | $2,000 | [B100339571](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100339571/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 8, 2026 | [234 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/234-s-halsted-st/) | 90 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor,only. | $5,000 | [B200510582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510582/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [232 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/232-s-halsted-st/) | 110 ft NW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. | $500 | [B200509982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509982/) | | May 7, 2026 | [769 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/769-w-jackson-blvd/) | 100 ft SE | Sign | Philly's bestexisting id flat box signlocation: north elevationsign facing:jackson blvdread: philly's best | $1,100 | [100861796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100861796/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [321 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-sangamon-st/) | 990 ft W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 100 FT. Location: south, west and east elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200513068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513068/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [40 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-s-halsted-st/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 350sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: parking garage. | $113,803 | [B200510528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510528/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [728 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/728-w-jackson-blvd/) | 490 ft E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: north, south and east. | $79,300 | [B200480969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480969/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [901 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-jackson-blvd/) | 690 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 single package dx unit(rheem, rgegyb240acg40bbada1d, roof) 1 single package dx unit(rheem, rgegyb180acg32bbada1d, roof). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof level. | $20,000 | [B200471740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471740/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [132 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-halsted-st/) | 550 ft N | Other | For permit 101079747: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506893/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [802 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/802-w-adams-st/) | 500 ft N | Other | For permit 101079748: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506891/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [132 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-halsted-st/) | 550 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing (7) story mixed use masonry building w/ roof deck and attached garage...ground floor commercial unit only. Type IB construction. Use - restaurant (fully sprinkled building) | $170,000 | [101079747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079747/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [728 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/728-w-jackson-blvd/) | 490 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 170 FT., max. Height: 130 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200480972](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480972/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [210 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-s-desplaines-st/) | 860 ft NE | Sign | Empowerment resources internationalnew non-illuminated id wall sign location: east elevationsign facing: desplaines st.reads: empowerment resources international + logo | $3,500 | [101085318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085318/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [210 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-s-desplaines-st/) | 860 ft NE | Sign | Empowerment resources internationalnew non-illuminated id wall sign location: north elevationsign facing: adams st.reads: empowerment resources international + logo | $3,500 | [101085317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085317/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [913 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-van-buren-st/) | 980 ft SW | Elevator | Door operator upgrade on ewgt passenger elevator car 1, 3000lbs capacity, 7 stops (8 floors) subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev005964). | Not listed | [101086625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086625/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [802 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/802-w-adams-st/) | 500 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations to existing (7) story mixed use masonry building w/ roof deck and attached garage...ground floor commercial unit only. Type IB construction. Use - restaurant (fully sprinkled building) | $225,000 | [101079748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079748/) | | May 20, 2026 | [307 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/307-s-desplaines-st/) | 890 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, first | $2,500 | [B200471236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471236/) | | May 14, 2026 | [812 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/812-w-van-buren-st/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: back facade. | $18,820 | [B200470608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470608/) | | May 6, 2026 | [901 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-jackson-blvd/) | 690 ft W | Elevator | Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators, cars 1 & 2; 2500lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 5 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002971). | $381,000 | [101083152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083152/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | Not listed | [101088857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088857/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Elevator | Remove ewgd passenger elevator with new one being installed under permit #101088857. | $10,000 | [101088856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088856/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [315 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.25 mi E | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new construction of a 9-story mixed use building with basement on caissons. The 1st floor will consist of residential lobby, 21 mechanized parking spaces, office, and retail tenant space with 52 residential units on the above floors. (Occupancy: R-2, m; construction type: 1b) consultan | $19,000,000 | [101081111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081111/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100873380. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: floors 14 & 15. | Not listed | [B200510552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510552/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [328 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/328-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 9. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 1. | $900 | [B200508574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508574/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [321 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: limited scope of work for revision to existing commercial lease space first floor for revised coffee bar area and new toilet room. Scope of work includes new wall partitions, electric, plumbing and limited mechanical for toilet exhaust | $75,000 | [101084919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084919/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self certification: interior only buildout of existing 4th floor tenant space for new office. Office space consists of commercial test kitchen, conference, individual office rooms and open office area. Scope of work includes new and existing mechanical HVAC, electric and plumbing. | $550,000 | [101085052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085052/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [600 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.23 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101040631. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 7th floor - suites 700 & 750. | Not listed | [B200456099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456099/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [610 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-adams-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | Permit expires on 09/15/2026 erection starts: 7/28/2026, erection ends: 7/28/2026. Self cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101071690 for the 2026 wcf events transunion picnic at heritage green park on july 28. Same 1-40ft x 80ft open pole tent. Blue peak tents. | $5,000 | [101085859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085859/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [321 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: south elev - 3rd & 1st floor. | $90,000 | [B200472235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472235/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 18th floor. | $5,458 | [B200477150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477150/) | | May 7, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to 18th floor office space. Work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical and electrical as per plans. No structural work. No change in use, b-business and construction type 1a | $160,000 | [101081343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081343/) | ## 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 S Halsted St with permits, nearest house number first: - [234 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/234-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2026 - [232 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/232-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [314 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025 - [333 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/333-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [132 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [40 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [25 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/25-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Oct 28, 2025 - [737 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/737-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [1251 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1251-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Sep 29, 2026 - [1257 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1257-s-halsted-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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