# Building permits at 371 E 61st St, Chicago, IL Seven permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: add support to service bracket. | $100 | [B200512365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512365/) | | Apr 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: correct violations. | $625 | [B200420630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200420630/) | | Feb 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 1 story brick commercial tenant mlk jr store interior alterations as per plans to comply with violations as per plans occupancy type: bconstruction type: iiia*no MEP work under this permit certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $20,000 | [101058165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101058165/) | | Feb 27, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical only permit 400 amps electric service | $12,000 | [B101045068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101045068/) | | Jun 24, 2023 | Electrical | Correct violations. Put emergency lights on lighting circuit. Label panel. Install disconnect for hot water heater. | $1,400 | [B101021778](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101021778/) | | Jun 8, 2023 | Plumbing | Correct plumbing violations.new mixing valve for bathroom lav,remove pvc piping at laundry tub & rubber coupling in basement at sump pump.. | $650 | [101019827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101019827/) | | Jan 18, 2012 | Plumbing | Repair/replace waste and vent piping as needed to address plumbing violations. (Subject to field inspection) | $8,000 | [100425144](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100425144/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [6106 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6106-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 75 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $1,500 | [B200506863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506863/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6122 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-vernon-ave/) | 440 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: full building permit for interior renovations within an existing 6,329 gsf single-use, 4-unit residential structure. No exterior nor structural work. (Occupancy group R-2, type iii-a construction). Area of work = 2,763 gsf. | $200,000 | [101079727](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079727/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [6131 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6131-s-calumet-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 10'-0' ' (length). Location: entire perimeter of locations. | $152,394 | [B200508652](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508652/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [6131 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6131-s-calumet-ave/) | 410 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 10'-0' ' (length). Location: entire perimeter. | $152,395 | [B200481965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481965/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [6023 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6023-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 460 ft N | Alteration or repair | Repair/replace garage header above overhead door. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, garage repair. | $5,000 | [B200466146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466146/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [6137 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6137-s-vernon-ave/) | 590 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of existing 3-story steel porch to new rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $40,000 | [101083899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083899/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [6039 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6039-s-vernon-ave/) | 560 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no.100988508 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no.100988508 | Not listed | [101084436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084436/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [6020 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6020-s-eberhart-ave/) | 870 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations in an existing unfinished basement for new 1 du at an existing 2 story+basement brick multi-unit (2 du), fora total of 3du. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. Certified plan corrections. | $46,960 | [101081238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081238/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [6215 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6215-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:new exterior cladding, insulation, and air sealing of entire building. Conversion of an existing 2-story masonry, 2-unit residence in a 3-unit residence. The basement will be underpinned and made habitable.(occupancy classification R-5; type VA construction). Certified plan corrections | $350,000 | [101082773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082773/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [6211 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6211-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200473142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473142/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 61st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [501 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/501-e-61st-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [550 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-e-61st-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2024 - [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026 - [110 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-61st-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [803 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/803-e-61st-st/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [825 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-61st-st/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026 - [1007 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1007-e-61st-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2025 - [1015 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1015-e-61st-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2026 - [1156 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1156-e-61st-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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