# Building permits at 312 E 51st St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 23, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2 story bldg with alterations. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 460 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2 story bldg with alterations. Interior build out from retail to restaurant. New drywall partitions and installation of drywall and acoustic ceiling and floor repairs, wall, floor and ceiling finishes and mechanical ductwork imstallation, plumbing and electrical work as per pl | $223,500 | [101059421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059421/) | | Aug 16, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Alteration- interior build-out to an existing grade level retail unit as part of a type iii-b structure. Current use commercial/business. Work scope to include tenant build-out rehabilitation, including masonry repair, erection of drywall partitions, floor repairs, wall floor and ceiling finishes me | $223,000 | [100953356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100953356/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 28, 2026 | [5152 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work (5152-78 S dr m.l.king jr. DR). | $16,200 | [B200513270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513270/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5137 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5137-s-prairie-ave/) | 460 ft S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new three story 3 du ( construction type 5a occupancy r-5) per arch plans. | $400,000 | [101084228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084228/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [128 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/128-e-51st-st/) | 670 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $5,000 | [B200510111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510111/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5014 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 780 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,700 | [B200481527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481527/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5033 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5033-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: front of building. | $4,500 | [B200479412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479412/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5001 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: courtyard. | $9,800 | [B200478844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478844/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [4955 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4955-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 990 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $1,000 | [B200472578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472578/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service only. | $1,500 | [B200481355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481355/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 60 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $28,000 | [B200479443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479443/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5120 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5120-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC conversion of exist. 9 Unit building to 11 units; a) conversion exist. 1ST. Floor(south side)one unit apartment to two units; b) conversion 2nd floor(south side) one unit apartment to two units; c)installing emergency light for building (violation el.1825(14-e-7-700.6 14e-7-700.22) cert | $455,000 | [101081892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081892/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5032 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5032-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | Reinstate permit#100880596 inspection must be scheduled by september, 2026 | Not listed | [101085998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085998/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5126 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5126-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations/renovations to convert existing 3 story, 3a construction 10 unit residence w/basement to 14 units, exterior repairs - tuckpointing new 6 parking stalls, new trash enclosure per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $60,000 | [101075559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075559/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5034 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5034-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 3900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104013188. | $39,910 | [B200470459](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470459/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 51st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [227 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [222 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/222-e-51st-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [218 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/218-e-51st-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [128 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/128-e-51st-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [500 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-e-51st-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [110 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-51st-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [104 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-e-51st-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 - [552 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2023 - [555 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [652 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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