# Building permits at 356 E 56th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at six addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $400,000.

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 10: Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 40 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086230/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [352 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/352-e-56th-st/) | 40 ft W | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086229/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [350 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/350-e-56th-st/) | 60 ft W | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086228/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [346 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/346-e-56th-st/) | 100 ft W | New building | Sc 2019 CBC: full building permit for 2-story + basement, 2 dwelling unit building with 2 enclosed parking spaces within a detached garage. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). This building is an iteration of a self-certification prototype under permit #101074529. | $250,000 | [101086227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086227/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [5610 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-prairie-ave/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement sump pumps. | $700 | [B200508591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508591/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [5620 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5620-s-prairie-ave/) | 740 ft SW | Electrical | For permit 101078714: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480977/) |
| Aug 25, 2026 | [5531 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 320 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 480 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 25. Install date: 8/29/2026; removal date: 8/30/2026. | Not listed | [B200507696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507696/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [5652 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5652-s-calumet-ave/) | 660 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 362 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200481288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481288/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5634 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5634-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 470 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - exist. 3 Story w/ bsmt. Masonry resid. Bldg. - Deconversion of existing 47 sro's to 14 d.u.'s - interior remodeling throughout, all units/areas, per plans. Masonry/ lintel repairs throughout per plans. New open wood porch @ inner bldg. Courtyard. Replace rear enclosed side porches w/ | $300,000 | [101078183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078183/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5600 S Russell Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5600-s-russell-dr/) | 890 ft E | New building | Permit expires on 09/17/2026 erection starts: 7/24/2026, erection ends: 7/26/2026. Self cert - cbc2019 - ghana fest 2026 mobile stage on july 25, 2026 at washington park. Setup is july 24 and takedown is july 26, 2026. 1-32X24 mobile stage with wings. Ghana national council with patinos music LLC. | $4,000 | [101086043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086043/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5520 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5520-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 340 ft NE | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for type 1 construction & landscaped park including: architectural concrete memorial. Exterior spaces to entrance (with cantilevered seating), memorial, excavated amphitheater, 5% sloped paths, in-active storage (shipping container), landscaping, paving, sign | $3,056,910 | [101080704](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080704/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [5746 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 20. Parapet rebuilding: 70 SQ. FT. Location: replace exist. Steel lintels and repair parapet. | $15,000 | [B200468830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468830/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5732 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5732-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3500 SQ. Ft.includes structural repairs to roof.roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing.location: roof directly above 5732-5734 only!.il roofing contractor license: 104018445; emergency roof repairs only at 5734. | $15,000 | [B200508491](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508491/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: frame work only - initial buildout of 4,570 sqft unfinished tenant space as a part of a building code violation correction (hansen case id: 700933), ground floor in an existing 1 story building with basement, basement storage and staff only(zoning class b1-2, existing tavern use | $90,000 | [101077256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077256/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,000 | [B200477351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477351/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [5531 S Russell Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-russell-dr/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Permit expires on 08/09/2026 erection starts: 6/20/2026, erection ends: 6/20/2026. CBC 2019 - Juneteenth extravaganza mobile stage at washington park grove 5 on june 20, 2026. 1-32 X 24 sl250 with wings. Stages USA. | $3,000 | [101084194](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084194/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [5707 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5707-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: erect new three story 3 du with rear stairs, and three car parking pad ( construction type 3a, occupancy r-5) per arch plans.**certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit ** | $400,000 | [101079827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079827/) |

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