# Building permits at 2544 W 59th St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 17: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Parapet rebuilding: 160 SQ. FT. Location: front facade. | $10,000 | [B200511842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511842/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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 8, 2026 | [5915 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5915-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr2019cbc: interior and exterior alteration w/new frame dormer addition over existing 1-story w/bsmnt brick residence all work includes, electrical, plumbing and HVAC system as per plans. | $30,000 | [101082652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082652/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5728 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5728-s-maplewood-ave/) | 980 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: repairs to existing front masonry 2nd story balcony; new steel lintel for balcony opening, new lintel for existing windows, tuckpointing, new decking - in an existing 2 flat masonry residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $15,000 | [101086390](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086390/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5738 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5738-s-rockwell-st/) | 890 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 3.6 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of accessory building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $25,000 | [B200477586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477586/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5738 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5738-s-rockwell-st/) | 890 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 7.65 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop and exterior wall of principle building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #25-0072. | $28,613 | [B200477581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477581/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5939 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-maplewood-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: front, side and rear of yard. | $2,000 | [B200481742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481742/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [5838 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5838-s-rockwell-st/) | 300 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.55 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $21,245 | [B200478002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478002/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5827 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5827-s-rockwell-st/) | 350 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $28,000 | [B200481170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481170/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5728 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5728-s-maplewood-ave/) | 980 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 130'-0' ' (length). Location: front, south side, and rear of property. | $10,000 | [B200476929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476929/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2026 | [5959 S Artesian Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5959-s-artesian-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 7; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 2nd fl unit. | $5,000 | [B200509995](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509995/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [6031 S Maplewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6031-s-maplewood-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovation project of an existing vacant, residential 2-family detached home, 2-story building with an unfinished full basement. The building is type IV construction, combustible. Wood framed construction with masonry facade on 3 sides and enclose back porch. Use & occupancy will remain the same. Co | $70,000 | [101078690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078690/) | | May 24, 2026 | [5831 S Western Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5831-s-western-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | 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), 1 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $2,400 | [B200471681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471681/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5739 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5739-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 529 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 9, MAX. Length 11. Location: all elevations. | $4,232 | [B200471093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471093/) | ## 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 W 59th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [2552 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2552-w-59th-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025 - [2535 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2535-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [2534 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2534-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [2609 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2609-w-59th-st/): newest permit Feb 23, 2026 - [2621 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2621-w-59th-st/): newest permit Sep 11, 2025 - [2718 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2718-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [2800 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-59th-st/): newest permit Dec 27, 2024 - [2801 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2801-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [2847 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2847-w-59th-st/): newest permit Sep 21, 2026 - [2944 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2944-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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