# Building permits at 4056 W 55th St, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 14: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 6 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: service upgrade, outlet in basement. | $6,465 | [B200515860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515860/) |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 7.6 kw. Array output: 8.91 kw. Location: PV modules on rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0853. | $16,392 | [B200397253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397253/) |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Electrical | Install 60amp breaker for EV charger in garage. | $3,900 | [B101057931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101057931/) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Electrical | Electrical only permit upgrade existing 200amp service to 400amp service. 1St floor 200amp panel, 2nd floor 200amp panel, public-200amp panel -400kcmil for service wire using 83% reduction rule, 2/0awg for each individual service - cold water gec will be bonded at meter enclosure. (Finished bst) -60 | $11,500 | [B101052385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101052385/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | [5550 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-pulaski-rd/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features at basement, cap and removal all kitchen and bathroom plumbing and piping at its source, remove partitions, appliances and cabinets, restore to open basement. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), b | $1,000 | [B200475747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475747/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5500 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5500-s-pulaski-rd/) | 590 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1245 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: on top of the building - roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015229. | $34,312 | [B200467238](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467238/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [5416 S Harding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-s-harding-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1508 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018992. | $11,000 | [B200508992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508992/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [4233 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-w-55th-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 160'-0' ' (length). Location: around the property - building fence. | $6,900 | [B200467879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467879/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W 55th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4135 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4135-w-55th-st/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026
- [4209 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4209-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [4212 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4212-w-55th-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026
- [4233 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4233-w-55th-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [3859 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3859-w-55th-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025
- [4254 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4254-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026
- [4532 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4532-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [3320 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3320-w-55th-st/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026
- [3306 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3306-w-55th-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [3305 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3305-w-55th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026

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