# Building permits at 400 E 71st St, Chicago, IL

13 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 21, 2024: Storefront sign - front-lit channel letters on raceway. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.21 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | Sign | Storefront sign - front-lit channel letters on raceway | $2,000 | [101061983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061983/) |
| May 22, 2024 | Electrical | Energize 2 EV chargers | $6,000 | [B101051668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101051668/) |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Revision to permit # 100918453 change of HVAC contractor to indoor air HVAC, inc. | Not listed | [100988161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100988161/) |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Plumbing | Revision to permit # 100918453 change of plumbing contractor to i&d plumbing, inc | Not listed | [100987975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100987975/) |
| Aug 15, 2022 | Electrical | Wire coolers | $3,500 | [B100984366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100984366/) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Electrical | **Electrical only permit**add additional service 400a 1ph 120/240v to accommodate new loads - only | $14,500 | [B100980597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100980597/) |
| Jan 21, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Exterior and interior renovations in addition to upgraded mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. | $250,000 | [100918453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100918453/) |
| Oct 4, 2021 | Roofing | Roof recover only - no structural work | $50,000 | [100942799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100942799/) |
| Jun 17, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Selective demolition: removal of interior finishes & non- structural/ non-bearing partitions, removal of abandoned equipment & fixtures. Electrical work in injuction with the selective demo must be pulled under separate permit (reno application # 100918453 on file) | $17,000 | [100927423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100927423/) |
| Jul 21, 2016 | Electrical | Rough in new office and grill area per plans | $1,500 | [B100661030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100661030/) |
| Feb 22, 2016 | Electrical | Phase 1--change out existing pipe runs into new troff/j-boxes and replace existing panels. Phase 2--rough in new buildout per drawings ( cookie area & office) | $1,000 | [B100636200](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100636200/) |
| Sep 4, 2015 | Electrical | Changing out lights | $700 | [B100612784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100612784/) |
| May 14, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4014-46975 | $348 | [B100595241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100595241/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [7129 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-prairie-ave/) | 930 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: exterior wall to mount service. | $3,000 | [B200510579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510579/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [7122 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7122-s-rhodes-ave/) | 980 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1220 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: entire main roof of single-family residence - full. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019788. | $15,000 | [B200509678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509678/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [7031 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7031-s-vernon-ave/) | 450 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: flat roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011450. | $30,000 | [B200474113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474113/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [7049 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7049-s-vernon-ave/) | 370 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019, CBRC: revision to permit # 101065202 to change from 2 story rear metal open porch to 2 story rear wood open porch with same dimensions and location. All work to be done per plans to an existing 2 story brick building with basement as 2 dwelling units. (Construction class IIIA, occupancy r- | $22,000 | [101076420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076420/) |
| May 5, 2026 | [7141 S Dr Martin L King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7141-s-dr-martin-l-king-jr-dr/) | 490 ft S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058191 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***november 2026*** on permit no 101058191 | Not listed | [101083131](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083131/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | [7037 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7037-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | 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 | [B200480913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480913/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [7222 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7222-s-vernon-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2 1/2 story brick and frame single family residence: new drywall partitions, new electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems as per plans | $165,000 | [101077054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077054/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7002 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7002-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel open porch with stairs. New detached two car garage. 280 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $450,000 | [101084247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084247/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [7235 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7235-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | ADA Bathroom modifications. Remove tub and install shower with associated fixtures and tile work. | $22,588 | [B200477487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477487/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [7016 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7016-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr - replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $26,000 | [101083898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083898/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 23:31 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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