# Building permits at 33 W 13th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $102M new building at 1331 S Wells St, permitted Jun 3. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 2, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 4.11 kw. Array output: 5.07 kw. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $9,633 | [B200397654](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397654/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 720 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 22-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100197264) | Not listed | [101089358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089358/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [1353 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-s-wabash-ave/) | 980 ft SE | Elevator | Upgrade on fire service phase i and phase II operation and faid's to comply with current city of chicago 2018 elevator code on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevator(#1); and one(1) 5000lb capacity, 9-floor, freight elevator(rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014107) | $30,000 | [101089354](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089354/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/) | 500 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $16,000 | [B200509779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509779/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [26 E Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/26-e-roosevelt-rd/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Alteration to existing food service establishment including construction of counter, plumbing, electrical and mechanical. No changes to existing structure. Occupancy group B, type ii-b construction. | $650,000 | [101081414](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081414/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1169 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1169-s-plymouth-ct/) | 940 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 200 FT., max. Height: 50 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200481977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481977/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [1169 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1169-s-plymouth-ct/) | 940 ft N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 3300sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: all exterior facade elevations. | $676,500 | [B200481471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481471/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 720 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: interior floors of attached parking garage. | $8,400 | [B200479210](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479210/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [1400 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-wabash-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: in dental office first floor. | $5,000 | [B200479498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479498/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1327 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1327-s-plymouth-ct/) | 260 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: unit f at the panel and on the exterior service. | $2,023 | [B200478395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478395/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1255 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-wabash-ave/) | 840 ft E | Elevator | Modernization of (1) one ewgt passenger elevator, car 1, 2500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev007072). Note: scope of work to be on jobsite at time of inspection. | $375,000 | [101085704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085704/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [1255 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1255-s-state-st/) | 420 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 225 FT., max. Height: 200 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475022](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475022/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [1322 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1322-s-wabash-ave/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | CBRC 2019:-Interior repairs, includes structural repairs to existing electrical vault in an existing 10-story condo building with m.e.p. Work (construction type: 1b, occupancy type: r2) as per plans | $583,000 | [101074363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074363/) | | May 13, 2026 | [1154 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1154-s-clark-st/) | 880 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, replace elevator split system air conditioner. | $15,800 | [B200460639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460639/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1150 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert: auntea jenny bubble tea interior build-out from an existing cupcake store with associated architectural, electrical and plumbing work.no change to structrual, HVAC and exterior facade. | $100,000 | [101087402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087402/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing switchgear room. | $10,000 | [B200511106](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511106/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.23 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101072112 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2027 on permit no 101072112 | Not listed | [101088891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088891/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1146 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1146-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 rooftop packaged unit(lennox lgh060h4eh1y rooftop) 1 rooftop packaged unit(lennox lgh120h4bm2y rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $10,000 | [B200510670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510670/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1143 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1143-s-delano-ct-e/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of existing 4,100 sf tenant space in existing 8 story mixed occupancy brick and grass building (occupancy group m, type i-a construction) | $125,000 | [101086800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086800/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [1133 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | For permit 101086067: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506637/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1133 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1133-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC build out of new "molly's cupcakes" in 1st floor existing mixed-use building. Existing B occupancy no change in occupancy as per plans. | $25,000 | [101086067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086067/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [1331 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-wells-st/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to 101075594. Revisions include additional piles, pile type changes, and lowering of pile caps for the new construction of a 4 story stadium (occ groups a-5, B, S, m; const type ia) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | Not listed | [101081961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081961/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,186 | [B200480703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480703/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [1331 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-wells-st/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | East tower crane permit application for the installation and operation of a liebherr 316 ec-h12 litronic crane, as per plans. | $60,000 | [101082050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082050/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1305 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1305-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: fire alarm panel replacement - ground floor. | Not listed | [B200471339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471339/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1331 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-wells-st/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: superstructure only permit for a proposed 4-story stadium with no basement on piles. Piles only permit under 101075594, shallow foundations permit under 101079463. (Occ groups A-2, a-3, a-5, B, s-1, s-2, f-1, m; construction type ib) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $102,000,000 | [101080382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080382/) | | May 21, 2026 | [1331 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1331-s-wells-st/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | West tower crane permit for the installation and operation of a peiner sk-415 freestanding crane, as per plans. | $60,000 | [101082047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082047/) | ## 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 13th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [1136 W 13th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1136-w-13th-st/): newest permit May 22, 2025 - [1140 W 13th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1140-w-13th-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2023 - [1142 W 13th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1142-w-13th-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2023 - [1337 W 13th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1337-w-13th-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [1939 W 13th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1939-w-13th-st/): newest permit Apr 2, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 02:54 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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