# Building permits at 2744 W 55th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $400,000 new building at 5333 S Fairfield Ave, permitted May 18.

Two permits on record here. The newest, Sep 28: Carniceria LA hacienda no. 3, Inc.new illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: 55th. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (16 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 950 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sign | Carniceria LA hacienda no. 3, Inc.new illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: 55th st.reads: carnitas | $6,000 | [101085236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085236/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Sign | Carniceria LA hacienda no. 3, Inc.new illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: 55th st.reads: carniceria LA hacienda | $6,000 | [101085233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085233/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 190 ft W | Sign | Remove existing clark lettering sign on canopy and replace with amoco lettering sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085245/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 190 ft W | Sign | Remove existing clark lettering sign on canopy and replace with amoco lettering sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085248/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 190 ft W | Sign | Remove existing clark id sign on canopy and replace with amoco id sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085243/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 190 ft W | Sign | Remove existing clark price sign and replace with amoco price sign connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085242/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 190 ft W | Sign | Remove existing clark id sign and replace with amoco id sign connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085241/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [2753 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2753-w-55th-st/) | 120 ft SW | Other | For permit 101056522: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478447/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5413 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mozart-st/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 Sc crbc: repair fire damage for the existing 1.5 story brick & frame type VA single family residence which includes electrical & plumbing work (mechanical existing system to remain), as per architectural plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $120,000 | [101089021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089021/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101081604: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479388/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5425 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-s-fairfield-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 98 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and north side of house walls. | $800 | [B200507525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507525/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5521 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5521-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 600 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,000 | [B200480070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480070/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5337 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-s-california-ave/) | 900 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 108'-0' ' (length). Location: front and backyard fence. | $4,500 | [B200476502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476502/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5624 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5624-s-fairfield-ave/) | 990 ft S | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 14; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 2. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: entire house windows and doors. | $5,000 | [B200472218](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472218/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 950 ft N | Other | For permit 101081604: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471723/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5604 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5604-s-mozart-st/) | 950 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3156 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $24,953 | [B200471004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471004/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 950 ft N | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect 2 story with basement frame single family residence, front metal stairs, 6 FT wood fence as per plan. | $400,000 | [101081604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081604/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | [5353 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-s-francisco-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: replace. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011450. | $100 | [B200508493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508493/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5355 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5355-s-francisco-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC : new frame addition to existing masonry garage per plans(occupancy group R-5; type iii-b construction) | $6,900 | [101081217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081217/) |

## 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 55th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [2753 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2753-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [2812 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2812-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [2836 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2836-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024
- [2621 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2621-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2026
- [2944 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2944-w-55th-st/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [2411 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2411-w-55th-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026
- [3114 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3114-w-55th-st/): newest permit Nov 26, 2025
- [3122 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3122-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026
- [3232 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3232-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026

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