# Building permits at 50 E 16th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $725,269 alteration or repair at 61 W 15th St, permitted Aug 3.

27 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | Grading | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: 2 floors of interior garage - critical examination. | $220,000 | [B200474913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474913/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: ext bldg inspection - acg critical examination. | $30,500 | [B200475015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475015/) |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: perform inspection of building. | $45,720 | [B200404826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404826/) |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 160 FT., max. Height: 120 FT. Location: north, south, east, and west elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200404217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404217/) |
| Dec 4, 2020 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one(1)scaffold from 12/04/2020 to 12/04/2021. | Not listed | [100901935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100901935/) |
| Jul 13, 2020 | Fire systems | Replacing detection devices in an existing high rise f a system, residential occupancy on b,1,2 - 14 + roof fls. CK#93069;$2,550.00. | Not listed | [B100880699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100880699/) |
| Apr 16, 2020 | Fire systems | Fire alarm - replacing head end panels on 1st fl,telephones and dgp's on 5th & 10 fls (p). | Not listed | [B100866335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100866335/) |
| Apr 10, 2019 | Roofing | All elevations, repair concrete 25 SQ. FT., Repair sealant concrete cracks 3000 l FT., inject concrete cracks 25 l FT., repair/replace sealant 100% all window and door perimeter, repair/replace roof 500 SQ. FT., Repair/replace topside concrete 5 SQ. FT., Inject concrete roof cracks 100 linear FT., p | $243,610 | [100813638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100813638/) |
| Mar 25, 2019 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two scaffolds from 03/25/2019 to 03/25/2020. | Not listed | [100810812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100810812/) |
| May 30, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage security system. Interior work only. Unit 1404. Customer# 33907844. JOB# 92852835. | Not listed | [B100707856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100707856/) |
| Mar 22, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing first floor commercial space for new dog daycare use at existing high rise building per plans. New animal services grooming, training facility(conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $65,000 | [100682253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100682253/) |
| Jul 22, 2016 | Alteration or repair | All elevations, repair/replace 21 scuppers at the 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th floors only. | $19,400 | [100661203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100661203/) |
| Jul 15, 2016 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 skyclimber skystage mkd scaffold from 7/15/2016 to 7/15/2017. | Not listed | [100660041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100660041/) |
| Apr 22, 2016 | Sign | Fabricate & install signage | $6,500 | [100627633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100627633/) |
| Dec 16, 2015 | Plumbing | Change plumber to jan m plumbing for permit 100615564 | Not listed | [100627970](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100627970/) |
| Oct 29, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Deconversion from 176 units to 163 units on floors 2-14 per plans | $100,000 | [100615564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100615564/) |
| Aug 17, 2015 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 skyclimber skystage mkd scaffold from 8/17/2015 to 8/17/2016. | Not listed | [100609796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100609796/) |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4013-04261 | Not listed | [B100577457](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100577457/) |
| Jul 15, 2014 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4002-14344 resi | $129 | [B100526331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100526331/) |
| Sep 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | 3Rd floor terrace repairs: install "cove" joint, scrape, sand, paint apply urethane sealant | $43,256 | [100509802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100509802/) |
| Sep 16, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Revision to existing permit to include mechanical system, electrical generator connection and commercial units and changes to units 301-1301 and 312-1312. C of o required | $8,000 | [100308694](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100308694/) |
| Jan 27, 2009 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two scaffolding; 7:00 am to 3:30 pm monday thru friday window caulking. 1/28/09 TO 1/28/2010 | Not listed | [100275980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100275980/) |
| Aug 13, 2008 | Elevator | Furnish and install one temporary construction/personnel hoist as per plans (1 car) | $160,000 | [100252560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100252560/) |
| Aug 11, 2008 | New building | Installation of temporary single alimak 7000lbs construction hoist | $200,000 | [100238495](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100238495/) |
| Jun 4, 2008 | Elevator | Furnish and install two (2) gen2 passenger elevators as per plans. | $420,800 | [100240729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100240729/) |
| Oct 12, 2007 | New building | Liebherr 316 ec-h 12 litronic. Temporary construction crane. | $2,000 | [100185074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100185074/) |
| Jun 7, 2007 | New building | Erect 14 story type 1a mixed use building with 176 dwelling units | $18,000,000 | [100182554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100182554/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1802 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1802-s-wabash-ave/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - new commercial kitchen equipment at tea, beer, wine,and café/bistro - occupancy group a2 type VA construction per plans **certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field | $30,000 | [101082086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082086/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [1600 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1600-s-indiana-ave/) | 760 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 100 FT., max. Height: 200 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200510549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510549/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/) | 500 ft W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 120 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200511009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511009/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [1500 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1500-s-michigan-ave/) | 650 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100466738. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st, 2nd & 3rd. | Not listed | [B200473802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473802/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1631 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1631-s-michigan-ave/) | 530 ft SE | Other | Change of owner for permit 101039646. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200480877](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480877/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,186 | [B200480703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480703/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1720 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1720-s-michigan-ave/) | 760 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on two(2) 3000lb capacity, 33-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevators(#3-#4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100177503) | $78,500 | [101085989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085989/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [1620 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1620-s-michigan-ave/) | 410 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: building exterior. | $7,500 | [B200474421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474421/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [1556 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1556-s-michigan-ave/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self certification. Revision to permit #101072100 to revise for added hood and ducting. No architectural changes. | $1,500 | [101083834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083834/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/) | 500 ft W | Alteration or repair | Existing roof deck replacement on existing 7stry masonry residential building | $20,000 | [101081755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081755/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [1550 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1550-s-indiana-ave/) | 760 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: near garage. | $8,080 | [B200472198](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472198/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1829 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-state-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101040471 to include limited scope reduction of walls in the gathering area, change in configuration on the upper level and minor electrical changes as per plans (occupancy a-3, type IIIB construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $15,000 | [101084250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084250/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [61 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/61-w-15th-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing concrete pavers and replace with new concrete pavers as per plans. Existing occupancy group: R2. Existing construction type: IIIB construction. | $725,269 | [101085579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085579/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [1829 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1829-s-state-st/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 20 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade masonry repairs. | $19,900 | [B200479027](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479027/) |
| Jun 7, 2026 | [1836 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1836-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 1st floor. | $5,000 | [B200473594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473594/) |

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