# Building permits at 347 W Chestnut St, Chicago, IL

18 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 9: Replacement of governor cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 32 more permits (31 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Elevator | Replacement of governor cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 28-floor, passenger elevator(#1), and one(1) 4000lb capacity, 28-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100625418) | Not listed | [101088253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088253/) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 28-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100625418) | Not listed | [101070842](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070842/) |
| Feb 5, 2019 | Electrical | Install data cable for (4) tv's and (5) speakers | $2,400 | [B100803621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100803621/) |
| Apr 16, 2018 | Electrical | Update existing 400a 480v electrical switchboard to 800a at 480v switchboard. | $35,000 | [B100738271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100738271/) |
| Dec 5, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout/ new restaurant at 1st flr. Of existing high rise building per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $70,000 | [100725136](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100725136/) |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: first time interior build out of nail salon on first floor retail space per plans at 844 N. Orleans street, within existing mixed use commercial / residential building of 29-stories. Build out includes 1 toilet room, 8 pedicure chairs, 2 hand sinks, 1 drinking fountain, 1 water heater, 1  | $75,000 | [100683379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100683379/) |
| Dec 29, 2016 | Electrical | Install (2)200a 208v 3 phase electrical panels | $1,000 | [B100684851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100684851/) |
| Dec 14, 2016 | Sign | Install (1) single face illuminated sign cabit on orleans st (garage entrance). | $8,000 | [100676853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100676853/) |
| Oct 3, 2016 | Sign | Install one set of internally illuminated letters at entrance facing north toward chestnut st. Reading 'next' (73627 ll-02 mvw) | $3,552 | [100662985](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100662985/) |
| Nov 27, 2015 | Elevator | Installation (1) 4000# cap, gearless, passenger elevator (#3 car), serving 28 floors; (2) 3500# cap., gearless, passenger elevators (#1 & 2 cars) serving 24 floors; (1) 3500# cap., gearless, passenger elevator (#4 car) serving 5 floors & pursuant to plans submitted. Installations to be made in compl | $1,587,900 | [100625418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100625418/) |
| Oct 15, 2015 | New building | Tied-in liebherr 316-h 12 litronic tower crane phases 2-3 | $20,000 | [100616346](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100616346/) |
| Sep 30, 2015 | Elevator | Installation of a temporary dual, 7000# cap., rack & pinion, personnel hoist serving 29 floors. | $92,000 | [100616596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100616596/) |
| Sep 23, 2015 | New building | Installation of temporary dual 7000lbs construction hoist | $92,000 | [100610631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100610631/) |
| Aug 10, 2015 | New building | Full building for proposed 28-story residential tower, to include parking garage and 310 dwelling units per plan. Green roof - 9,739 sf | $67,000,000 | [100608411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100608411/) |
| May 21, 2015 | New building | Install free standing liebherr 316 ec-h 12 litronic tower crane(revised crane location, revision to permit 100579023) | $20,000 | [100593285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100593285/) |
| Apr 7, 2015 | Electrical | Temporary electrical service for construction trailers and job-site equipment | $5,000 | [B100581867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100581867/) |
| Apr 6, 2015 | New building | Foundation systems and structural shell & core from foundation to 6th floor slab for proposed 28-story residential tower, to include parking garage and 310 dwelling units per plan | $67,000,000 | [100587385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100587385/) |
| Mar 24, 2015 | New building | Install free standing liebherr 316 ec-h 12 litronic tower crane | $20,000 | [100579023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100579023/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [213 W Institute Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/213-w-institute-pl/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: exterior masonry. | $2,280 | [B200512370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512370/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [310 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/310-w-superior-st/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 6sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: 2nd floor fascia. | $6,420 | [B200512627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512627/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [750 N Orleans St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/750-n-orleans-st/) | 640 ft S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing rooftop/antennas per plan. | $50,000 | [B200478745](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478745/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [730 N Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/730-n-franklin-st/) | 990 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 404 within 7 story type IV ht construction. 2055 Sf area of work including partitions, plumbing, electrical, & mechanical for proposed kitchenette, offices. No change in use | $60,000 | [101085630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085630/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [900 N Franklin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-n-franklin-st/) | 550 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 8 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: all floors. | Not listed | [B200469841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469841/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [227 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-w-chicago-ave/) | 810 ft SE | Other | For permit 101068348: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478444/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [311 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/311-w-chicago-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: flat roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017519. | $84,600 | [B200472192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472192/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [314 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-w-oak-st/) | 980 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 07/27/2026 erection starts: 6/11/2026, erection ends: 6/12/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101069511 for the kirkland & ellis associate field day tent on june 12, 2026. Setup is june 11 and takedown is june 12, 2026. Same 1-40ft x 60ft open tent canopy. Chi | $4,000 | [101083924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083924/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [314 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/314-w-superior-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south. | $16,400 | [B200470817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470817/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [405 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-w-superior-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert - 2019 cbrc:the interior alterations to the existing 4th floor office space, in an existing 7 story commercial office building. Group B - office use. Construction type: i-b(no change in use. No change to building envelope. No change to tenant SQ. Ft.)the alteration of an existing single te | $350,000 | [101087874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087874/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [405 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/405-w-superior-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-certification project - 2019 chicago building rehabilitation code:the interior alterations to the existing 2nd floor office space, in an existing 7 story commercial office building. Group B - office use. Construction type: i-b(no change in use. No change to building envelope. No change to tenan | $50,000 | [101087873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087873/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [740 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-n-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: inside 1st floor building only. | $2,500 | [B200510432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510432/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [310 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/310-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | New installation of two(2) 3500lb capacity, 9-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $503,380 | [101088059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088059/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [171 W Oak St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/171-w-oak-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480728/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [310 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/310-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 7000lb capacity, 9-floor, 300fpm, personnel hoist, pursuant to the scope of plans submitted. | $150,000 | [101087699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087699/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [205 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-w-superior-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Dds revision to permit 101063522 for renovations on the 4th floor. Work to include program and layout updates that include an additional guestroom, relocation of storage, and conversion of an office into storage with associated mepfp updates. I-b construction; A-2, m, and R-3 occupancies; consultant | $250,000 | [101082431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082431/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [200 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/200-w-superior-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104021051. | $154,721 | [B200481943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481943/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [310 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/310-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi S | New building | Spr special construction-construction equipment 2019 CBC: install skip hoist from sidewalk level to level 9 as per plans. | $300,000 | [101084332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084332/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [749 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/749-n-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101076801. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200474180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474180/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [740 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-n-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing ground floor retail space for new optometrist office in an existing 3-story mixed use building with rear porch and new ramp at rear entrance as per plans. (Occupancy group: B / type 3a construction) certified plans corrections: conditional permit subje | $300,000 | [101080154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080154/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [400 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: add new pergola, turf area, bar counter, and fire table to existing 16th level private rooftop terrace for unit 1502 at existing 17-unit building (occupancy type R-2, type 1b construction). No change to occupancy or egress. Structural peer review. | $45,000 | [101084708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084708/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [737 N Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/737-n-wells-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial interior buildout of a wellness spa on ground floor of a 21-story multi use building. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical work as per plans. No structural work, no exterior work(occupancy type B business, construction type: 1a)no changes in building height, square footage | $100,000 | [101083313](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083313/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [820 N La Salle Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/820-n-la-salle-dr/) | 0.24 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000238. | $302,558 | [B200473810](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473810/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [808 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 250 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200476276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476276/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [325 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/325-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 840 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north west and south. | $38,920 | [B200470813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470813/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [325 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/325-w-huron-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 30 FT., max. Height: 85 FT. Location: north, south and west. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200471061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471061/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [401 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/401-w-superior-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing 2nd floor office tenant space includes new interior walls, doors, relocated power outlets, new light fixtures, and new finishes.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), floor 2. | $98,000 | [B200470644](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470644/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [212 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/212-w-superior-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, verical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(ev006781) | $49,000 | [101083194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083194/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [212 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/212-w-superior-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Elevator | Removal of existing 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift(lobby), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006781) | $49,000 | [101083193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083193/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [205 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-w-superior-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 500lb capacity, 4-floor, 50fpm, dumbwaiter(#2), pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $121,875 | [101083180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083180/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [205 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/205-w-superior-st/) | 0.24 mi SE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 500lb capacity, 4-floor, 50fpm, dumbwaiter(#1), pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $121,875 | [101083179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083179/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [425 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/425-w-superior-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: replace 1st floor front windows,courtyard and rear doors - same openings, interior renovations per plans, 4 story town house, (occupancy group R-5, type III B construction). | $280,000 | [101082655](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082655/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Chestnut St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [121 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/121-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2025
- [103 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/103-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [100 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/100-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2025
- [77 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/77-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026
- [63 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/63-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026
- [55 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/55-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jun 12, 2025
- [21 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2025
- [8 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/8-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [935 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/935-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026
- [1065 W Chestnut St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1065-w-chestnut-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025

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