# Building permits at 244 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL

20 permits on record here. The newest, Dec 2, 2024: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: throughout. | $110,500 | [B200406186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406186/) |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: chicagopublic school facility. No change in use. Localized corridor repairs and modifications. Self certification. | $204,417 | [101017340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101017340/) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Electrical | Addition of access control and integration with burglar alarm. Low voltage work. | $33,000 | [B101012495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101012495/) |
| Dec 21, 2022 | Electrical | South east corner of the building, we will run a 2" conduit for 140'.south west corner of the building, we will run a 2" conduit for 270'. We will then run innerduct in each conduit. This is a "no fee" permit due to city ordinance waiver.interior only. | $16,000 | [B100955574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100955574/) |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 100 sqft | $20,114 | [100951181](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100951181/) |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Elevator | Installation of (1) one hydraulic passenger elevator, 3 stops, 3100lbs capacity @ 125fpm pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $192,500 | [100961687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100961687/) |
| Feb 18, 2022 | Fire systems | **Fire alarm permit**providing an extension of an existing class i fire alarm system for this new annex building. | $18,000 | [B100951971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100951971/) |
| Jan 4, 2022 | Fire systems | **Fire alarm permit**providing a class i fire alarm system within this existing cps high school building | $56,000 | [B100942361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100942361/) |
| Oct 20, 2021 | Fire systems | **Fire alarm permit**cps wendell phillips high school. New 2 story annex addition to an existing high school building. | $47,000 | [B100936668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100936668/) |
| Aug 3, 2021 | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: (chicago public school) new construction of a 2 story annex building adition to an existing cps school. | $13,549,900 | [100910350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100910350/) |
| May 4, 2021 | Alteration or repair | "Cps school" & " no change in use"repair and replacement of components of the main interior entry stair. | $346,000 | [100907580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100907580/) |
| May 15, 2020 | Alteration or repair | "Cps school" and "no change in use" wendell phillips academy high schoolcurrent use classification-class c3- type 1binterior computer classroom renovations | $302,000 | [100870938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100870938/) |
| Aug 12, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Cps school. No change in use. Renovation of 3 existing classrooms to include new sinks, repair of existing utilities, and new floor and new ceiling in select rooms. No structural changes. | $560,000 | [100812552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100812552/) |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Self- cert; cps school no change in use, renovation of kitchen and lunchroom areas. | $628,853 | [100765361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100765361/) |
| Mar 20, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Provide electrical service to planned window ac unit locations (being purchased separately). Remove electrical service from existing window ac unit locations that are no longer required. | $378,910 | [100690140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100690140/) |
| Jun 11, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of conduit for low voltage systems. Wendell phillips academy hs | $8,500 | [B100543002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100543002/) |
| Jun 12, 2013 | New building | Permit expires on 08/11/2013 erection starts: 6/14/2013, erection ends: 6/15/2013. Wendell phillips academy graduation event - 6/15/13.1 - 40x100 tent. Aaa rental system | $5,000 | [100493868](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100493868/) |
| Jul 21, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Renovations to existing (4) story with basement: cps wendell phillips academy high school. Scope of work includes renovations to classrooms, toilet rooms, and site upgrades. | $2,734,806 | [100354658](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100354658/) |
| Jul 13, 2010 | Elevator | Install one (1) savaria concord v1504tl vertical platform lift with integral enclosure for travel height of 42 inches at wendell philips academy high school. Pursuant to plans submitted. | $13,000 | [100351285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100351285/) |
| Jan 6, 2006 | Electrical | Low voltage - cctv system - philips school job #7102 | $61,570 | [B100077376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100077376/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3901 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3901-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft W | Sign | Replace faces on blade sign reading super 8 by wyndham | $1,500 | [101086696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086696/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [3901 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3901-s-michigan-ave/) | 890 ft W | Sign | Replace faces on pylon sign reading super 8 by wyndham | $2,500 | [101086691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086691/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [3834 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3834-s-calumet-ave/) | 460 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2nd floor bathroom. | $25,000 | [B200509035](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509035/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [3800 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3800-s-calumet-ave/) | 710 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: north side of building). Landing: 32 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $11,000 | [B200480323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480323/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [327 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/327-e-pershing-rd/) | 450 ft E | Sign | Minty co.new illuminated id wall sign location: north elevationsign facing: pershing rdreads: minty teeth whitening studio | $6,000 | [101085557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085557/) |
| Jun 20, 2026 | [3747 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3747-s-giles-ave/) | 810 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north wall, south wall including 3 windowsills. | $16,625 | [B200473634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473634/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [3833 S Giles Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3833-s-giles-ave/) | 330 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior alteration to an existing family home including replacemnt of rear open stairs as per plans | $90,000 | [101078207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078207/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | [405 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: around the building. | $42,000 | [B200512383](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512383/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [401 E Oakwood Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-e-oakwood-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: elevator work. | $3,800 | [B200480854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480854/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [70 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101031898. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: studio office. | Not listed | [B200477943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477943/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [70 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), commercial unit 1e bathroom. | $2,000 | [B200474252](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474252/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [249 E 37th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/249-e-37th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Sign | Double faced, illuminated ground sign with 16 sq/ft emc; n/e lot location; n/s facing text; ida B. Wells | $18,000 | [101083949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083949/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [70 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 1st floor east retail space. | $15,000 | [B200476208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476208/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [70 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | For permit 101061898: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473942](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473942/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [70 E Pershing Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-pershing-rd/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101061898 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***september 2026*** on permit no 101061898 | Not listed | [101084543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084543/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [3957 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3957-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.19 mi SE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(american standard, 100,000 btu 13 seer, and ac unit, ground floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, in the rear of building on ground level. | $10,000 | [B200468836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468836/) |

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