# Building permits at 500 E 51st St, Chicago, IL Five permits here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 5: Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 570 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101071845. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 4th floor. | Not listed | [B200507988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507988/) | | Oct 31, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: mechanical only. Replace the existing interior air handling units located on the 4th floor of an existing hospital. Air handling units are being consolidated to larger central station units to accommodate the phased replacement of such. Scope to include new routing and ductwork, new o | $13,000,000 | [101071845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071845/) | | Oct 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC interior alterations to 2nd floor pharmacy clean room including mechanical, electric and plumbing as per plans. IA Construction type. Occupancy i - institutional. | $622,480 | [101075324](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075324/) | | Jun 6, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 58 hydronic coil(4th floor mechanical). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), mechanical room 4th floor. | $6,294,592 | [B200428600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428600/) | | Feb 24, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200407735. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: basement and first floor. | Not listed | [B200407735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407735/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 28, 2026 | [5152 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 790 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work (5152-78 S dr m.l.king jr. DR). | $16,200 | [B200513270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513270/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4938 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-s-vincennes-ave/) | 870 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage area. | $1,400 | [B200507976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507976/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [4930 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4930-s-vincennes-ave/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior rehabilitation of existing 3 story with basement masonry building, convert from 3du into 4 du with m.e.p., new front concrete stairs to basement as per plan.(certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $250,000 | [101079497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079497/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5014 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 840 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,700 | [B200481527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481527/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service only. | $1,500 | [B200481355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481355/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 720 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 60 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $28,000 | [B200479443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479443/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5033 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5033-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 670 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: front of building. | $4,500 | [B200479412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479412/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [555 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-e-51st-st/) | 570 ft E | New building | Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/7/2026, erection ends: 8/8/2026. Self cert. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2024 permit 101056204 for the 2026 bud billiken day parade stages at washington park on aug 8, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage W wings. Csem. | $4,000 | [101086340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086340/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5001 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 870 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 4. Location: courtyard. | $9,800 | [B200478844](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478844/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5010 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5010-s-forrestville-ave/) | 610 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parking garage. | $140,000 | [B200477510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477510/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [4955 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4955-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 930 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 45'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $1,000 | [B200472578](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472578/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [4919 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4919-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: rear outside basement. | $3,800 | [B200510597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510597/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [519 E 49th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/519-e-49th-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 217 square feet. Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 227 square feet. | $19,000 | [B200475751](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475751/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 51st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [552 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2023 - [555 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/555-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [652 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [312 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [227 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [222 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/222-e-51st-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [218 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/218-e-51st-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [128 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/128-e-51st-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [110 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-51st-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [104 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-e-51st-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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