# Building permits at 353 E 68th St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.9M project at 6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr, permitted Aug 5. Three permits on record here. The newest, May 30, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 30, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 15 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: front entrance. | $450 | [B200427775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427775/) | | May 28, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,613 | [B200427430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200427430/) | | May 14, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) es vertical wheelchair platform lift at the front of the residence, 750lbs capacity @ 9fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chuicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $25,613 | [101069238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069238/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 2, 2026 | [6809 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6809-s-calumet-ave/) | 95 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of existing single family house. Type iii-b const, R-5 occ. *Certifed plan corrections* | $130,000 | [101082278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082278/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [6818 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6818-s-calumet-ave/) | 220 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $48,190 | [B200470566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470566/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 20, 2026 | [400 E 69th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/400-e-69th-st/) | 680 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $4,000 | [B200508194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508194/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [6725 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6725-s-prairie-ave/) | 650 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of 1 dwelling unit, 1 addition, new open wood front porch, new open wood rear deck & new garage in an existing 1-story plus basement . Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $50,000 | [101076180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076180/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [6908 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6908-s-prairie-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbc:interior repairs of existing joist in basement, replace lintels at north, south & east elevations, tuckpointing and parapet wall repair at existing 2 story 2 du masonry building as per plan. No mechanical work, no plumbing work, no electrical work included. | $30,000 | [101083508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083508/) | | May 14, 2026 | [6835 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6835-s-calumet-ave/) | 340 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200470145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470145/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6623-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi N | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101004762. Revisions include room reconfiguration on levels 1 & 2, revised ductwork, a rooftop pergola, and additional light fixtures. Wall types and fire ratings have been changed. Underground stormwater tank dimension and configuration updated. (Occupancy groups a1 | $3,854,427 | [101078677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078677/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6623-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | Business identification | $49,500 | [101082562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082562/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6623-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | Business identification | $57,000 | [101082064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082064/) | | May 16, 2026 | [6817 S South Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6817-s-south-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10 . Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $1,000 | [B200470971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470971/) | | May 13, 2026 | [6917 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6917-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: remove and replace rear 2 story enclosed wood porch with rear 2 story open wood porch to an existing 2 story 2 d.u. Brick residential building with basement as per plans. | $20,000 | [101081442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081442/) | | May 12, 2026 | [6623 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6623-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing ground floor space suite 7 for bank. Work to include new non load bearing partitions, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work as per plans. Shell permit under #101078677 (1b construction. B-business use) | $300,000 | [101081357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081357/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-02 18:31 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk.