# Building permits at 501 E 61st St, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Jul 30, 2025: Permit expires on 09/30/2025 erection starts: 8/9/2025. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2025 | New building | Permit expires on 09/30/2025 erection starts: 8/9/2025, erection ends: 8/9/2025. Self cert - CBC 2019. Soulful book fair 2025 tents on aug 9 2025. Set-up aug 9 and takedown aug 9, 2025. 3 - 30Ft x 105' frame tents. Blue peak tents. | $12,000 | [101072275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072275/) | | Jul 11, 2018 | New building | Permit expires on 09/11/2018 erection starts: 7/15/2018, erection ends: 7/15/2018. 2018 Soulful book fair stage. Self cert. Reinstatement of 2016 permit # 100659275. Same 32x16 mobile stage and location. Soulful chicago book fair. Conditional approval subject to field inspection aor certificate of i | $1,000 | [100771504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100771504/) | | Jul 13, 2017 | New building | Permit expires on 09/13/2017 erection starts: 7/16/2017, erection ends: 7/16/2017. Soulful book fair stage - reinstatement of 2016 permit # 100659275. Same 32 x 16 mobile stage and location. Soulful chicago book fair. | $1,000 | [100714761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100714761/) | | Jul 14, 2016 | New building | Permit expires on 09/14/2016 erection starts: 7/16/2016, erection ends: 7/16/2016. Soulful book fair stage. 1-32X16 mobile stage. North park rental. Self certified mobile stage permit conditional approval subject to field inspection aor certifiction of inspection required. | $1,000 | [100659275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100659275/) | | Jul 17, 2014 | Electrical | Security camera | $1,500 | [B100550419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100550419/) | | Sep 30, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Convert existing food market and office into new coffee shop and offices in existing commercial brick building as per plans. | $180,000 | [100475285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100475285/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 20 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [6122 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-vernon-ave/) | 450 ft SW | 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 23, 2026 | [371 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/371-e-61st-st/) | 780 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [6144 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6144-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 740 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1129 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003416. | $42,669 | [B200512792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512792/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [6106 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6106-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 730 ft W | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 740 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: storefront. | $100 | [B200509042](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509042/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [6215 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6215-s-eberhart-ave/) | 800 ft S | 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [6023 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6023-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 780 ft NW | 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/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 740 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: south elevation. | $14,000 | [B200481049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481049/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [6137 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6137-s-vernon-ave/) | 480 ft SW | 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 23, 2026 | [6211 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6211-s-eberhart-ave/) | 760 ft S | 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/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [6039 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6039-s-vernon-ave/) | 400 ft NW | 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/) | 470 ft N | 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), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 18, 2026 | [6131 S Calumet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6131-s-calumet-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | 0.21 mi W | 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/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6225 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | For permit 100950958: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510949](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510949/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [6225 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | For permit 100950958: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510952/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [6118 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6118-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $3,075 | [B200510728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510728/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [6212 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6212-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and north elevation. | $2,800 | [B200510720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510720/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [6219 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6219-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Other | For permit 101042418: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510244/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [6230 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6230-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: porch work only: replace existing open rear wood porch only, with new, same size/ location. No work @ side-rear enclosures. All work per plans, code & subject to field inspections @ existing 3 1/2 story masonry residential bldg. | $23,500 | [101083581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083581/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 61st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [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 - [371 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/371-e-61st-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 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 - [110 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-61st-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 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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