# Building permits at 2554 E 83rd St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 project at 8401 S Saginaw Ave, permitted Jun 1.

30 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 31, 2025: Alteration of existing communication equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits (14 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200434344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200434344/) |
| May 23, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing wireless antennas. Remove 5 antenna(s) and 4 rrh(s) with associated tower/ground equipment and wiring. Install 6 antenna(s) and 6 rrh(s) with related tower/ ground support equipment and wiring as per plans. (Occupancy group u; type iibconstruction) | $50,000 | [100972769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100972769/) |
| May 19, 2022 | Electrical | Tower and ground equipment modification for an existing telecommunication tower. | $25,000 | [B100972677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100972677/) |
| Aug 23, 2021 | Electrical | Change of electrical contractor | Not listed | [B100936520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100936520/) |
| Nov 30, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Decommissioning of a wireless site (removal of obsolete antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets only-no removal of mono-poles/towers or any structural components). T-mobile to remove former clearwire equipment from the site. Site #ch82xc012 | $12,000 | [100899605](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100899605/) |
| Oct 28, 2020 | Electrical | Removal of wireless equipment | $12,000 | [B100897475](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100897475/) |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing wireless antennas. Remove 1 covp. Install 3 antennas, 1 pendant, 1 hybrid cable and 1 platform reinforcement kit with related support equipment and wiring on an existing wireless communications site as per plans(occupancy group u; type IIB construction) | $40,000 | [100894026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100894026/) |
| Oct 2, 2020 | Electrical | T-mobile site #ch92037a remove 2-pole 100a circuit feeding existing t-mobile cabinet and install new 2-pole, 200-amp breaker and wiring to new t-mobile cabinet from the existing electrical panel on site | $4,000 | [B100894114](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100894114/) |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Proposed conversion of vacant general retail unit into a convenience food store and carryout kitchen per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections ** | $60,000 | [100851798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100851798/) |
| May 27, 2020 | Other | Reinstate permit no.100773062; same owner and contractors | Not listed | [100875698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100875698/) |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Electrical | Replace stolen service conductors and grounding fortwo hundred amp service 3 phase | $800 | [B100848867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100848867/) |
| Aug 26, 2019 | Other | Revision to permit#100798098 change GC to deerfield construction group. | Not listed | [100837662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100837662/) |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Other | Reinstate permit #100773062 | Not listed | [100837523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100837523/) |
| Aug 23, 2019 | Other | Reinstate permit #100798098 | Not listed | [100837521](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100837521/) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | B3-2. Remove 2 existing antennas, install 2 new sprint antennas, and associated equipment at an existing wireless communications facility, as per plans. Sprint#ch01xc133. | $30,000 | [100798098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100798098/) |
| Jul 27, 2018 | Alteration or repair | B3-2. Install 3 new t-mobile antennas and associated equipment at an existing wireless communications facility, as per plans. Tmo#ch92037a. | $30,000 | [100773062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100773062/) |
| Jul 17, 2018 | Electrical | Install (3) 25amp dc breaker for radios (ch92037a - bu875414) | $500 | [B100772781](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100772781/) |
| Mar 10, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Crown castle / t-mobile - reconfiguring radios on existing cell tower. CH92037A / 875414 | $15,000 | [100692989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100692989/) |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Electrical | R&r 3 existing panel type antennas to new, r&r existing radios using existing mounts,dc cabling and and fiber trunk for existing tmobile site#ch92037a | $15,000 | [B100692993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100692993/) |
| Aug 6, 2015 | New building | Collocation of 3 antennas on existing crown castle tower. Installation of 3' x 6' concrete pad for new charles cabinet and new fiber box strapped to new charles cabinet and new fiber box mounted to new 5'-0" wide h-frame also new comed approved meter & disconnect, locating 3 antennas, 1rru'sand 1rru | $30,000 | [100585769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100585769/) |
| Apr 20, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Modifying the existing wireless installation: install (2) new 1900mhz panel antennas; install (2) new 1900mhz rru(s); install (1) new 1900mhz du in existing mmbs; install (1) new growth cabinet; install (1) new hybrid cable as per plans site #: ch01xc133 previous app #: 100421832 | $15,000 | [100586695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100586695/) |
| Apr 2, 2015 | Electrical | Install one cabinet, three antennas, two radios and one 100 amp service on an existing structure. In conjunction with building permit # 100585769. VZW 295573 - 875414 | $1,000 | [B100588513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100588513/) |
| Oct 23, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Install 6 new antennas and 1 cabinet on an existing monopole.t-mobile site: ch92037aprevious permit: b20018350 issue date: 1/09/2001 | $10,000 | [100561402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100561402/) |
| Sep 17, 2014 | Electrical | Add 1 60 amp feed for new radio.change old antennas for 6 new antennas. | $450 | [B100561165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100561165/) |
| Feb 11, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Installation of 3 new antennas, 3 new rru units & new equipment in an existing equipment cabinet on an existing wireless communications facility as per plans- ch01xc133- previous permit 100421832 | $30,000 | [100524247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100524247/) |
| Feb 6, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of (3) three antennas and rru's on existing antenna equipment. Ch01xc133 | $1,000 | [B100526723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100526723/) |
| Mar 27, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 2 of 6 existing antennas with new technology and add 2 new antennas with related electrical equipment to an existing wireless communications facility as per plans. Ch01xc133-a | $30,000 | [100421832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100421832/) |
| Apr 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install new antennas on an existing wirless communications tower with new equipment cabinet at grade as per plans | $25,000 | [100376030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100376030/) |
| Dec 27, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install 6 new antennas on an existing monopole tower with 1 new equipment cabinet | $35,000 | [100359871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100359871/) |
| Sep 17, 2009 | Electrical | Installation of six (6) new antenna on existing monopole with new equipment in new equipment cabinet as per plans. | $13,000 | [B100311137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100311137/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 620 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor outside the property. | $8,500 | [B200473566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473566/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [2650 E 83rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2650-e-83rd-st/) | 620 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1195 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: parts of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017913. | $9,000 | [B200473561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473561/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 770 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 17.22 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $42,718 | [B200474764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474764/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [8414 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8414-s-kingston-ave/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: existing elevations. | $12,000 | [B200474315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474315/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [8401 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-kingston-ave/) | 770 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $6,660 | [B200474769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474769/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement / exterior rear. | $2,850 | [B200474140](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474140/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [8235 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8235-s-kingston-ave/) | 330 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 5 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /exterior back. | $9,500 | [B200474129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474129/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [8401 S Saginaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8401-s-saginaw-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $700,000 | [B200471766](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471766/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [8311 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8311-s-phillips-ave/) | 910 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $29,500 | [B200470725](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470725/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [8148 S Colfax Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8148-s-colfax-ave/) | 760 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: both floors. | $1,000 | [B200468856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468856/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [8142 S Marquette Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8142-s-marquette-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 59'-11' ' (length). Location: left side. | $2,587 | [B200510620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510620/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [8210 S Manistee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8210-s-manistee-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $1,500 | [B200509597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509597/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [8438 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8438-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications - new front deck and stairs for vpl with associated concrete work | $25,400 | [B200509246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509246/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [8357 S Phillips Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8357-s-phillips-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add office and powder room at heated attic level with associated plumbing and electrical.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), attic. | $59,215 | [B200467799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467799/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [8437 S Kingston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8437-s-kingston-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,387 | [B200470611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470611/) |

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