# Building permits at 2944 W 55th St, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, May 9, 2025: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits (13 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 148'-0' ' (length). Location: front, wood with metal pst rear is wrought iron 6f. | $300 | [B200424556](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200424556/) |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Solar | Solar panel permit. Erect a photovoltaic solar array on the roof of the house and garage | $24,000 | [101034706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101034706/) |
| Jun 13, 2012 | Alteration or repair | A fire rehab and new dormer a single family residence. | $30,000 | [100440018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100440018/) |
| Nov 15, 2011 | Plumbing | Work due to fire damage - drywall, windows, doors, plumbing fixtures, and clean radiators. No structural work. All work same as existing. Subject to field inspection. | $25,000 | [100418903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100418903/) |
| Oct 26, 2011 | Electrical | Repipe and wire entire house. | $7,000 | [B100416518](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100416518/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

14 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 30, 2026 | [5413 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mozart-st/) | 980 ft NE | 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 23, 2026 | [5530 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5530-s-whipple-st/) | 670 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200512046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512046/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5530 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5530-s-whipple-st/) | 670 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior, meter. | $1,500 | [B200512047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512047/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [3011 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3011-w-54th-st/) | 660 ft NW | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200461522. Details: per inspector following verbiage to be added to the permit placard "replace underground piping & venting for existing bathroom" was on the contract/plumbing diagram, but he won't pass inspection w/o.. Administrative filing only. | Not listed | [B200509250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509250/) |
| Aug 22, 2026 | [5353 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-s-francisco-ave/) | 890 ft NE | 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/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5536 S Whipple St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5536-s-whipple-st/) | 710 ft SW | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $17,218 | [101086876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086876/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5355 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5355-s-francisco-ave/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.24 mi E | 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/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5604 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5604-s-mozart-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | 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/) |

## 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:

- [2836 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2836-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024
- [2812 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2812-w-55th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 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
- [2753 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2753-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [2744 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2744-w-55th-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [3232 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3232-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [3236 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3236-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [3250 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026

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