# Building permits at 533 W 27th St, Chicago, IL

12 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 5: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $17,800 | [B200455178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455178/) |
| Aug 22, 2018 | Electrical | Pull low voltage and data cabling | $1,600 | [B100779149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100779149/) |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Electrical | Replacement of intercom control equipment. Wire and devices and conduit by others. | $41,000 | [B100778987](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100778987/) |
| Jun 26, 2018 | Elevator | Installation of one (1) 3000lb.cap, 5-stop, 125 fpm, hydraulic passenger elevator in the sheridan elementary school annex. Pursuant to the plans submitted. | $180,000 | [100769650](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100769650/) |
| Oct 20, 2017 | New building | School annex consisting of a gymnasium, 1 classroom, toilet rooms, and an elevator to access all levels of existing building as per plans certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit | $5,590,000 | [100704983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100704983/) |
| Dec 27, 2016 | Fire systems | Installation of a new class-1 fire alarm system protecting an existing three-story plus a basement in a chicago public school. | Not listed | [B100683504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100683504/) |
| Dec 5, 2016 | Electrical | Low voltage conduit | $1,000 | [B100682276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100682276/) |
| Aug 19, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Addition of window a/c units to classroom and educational spaces. | $160,100 | [100554014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100554014/) |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Electrical | Install 14 receptacles. | $9,000 | [B100433720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100433720/) |
| Mar 30, 2012 | Electrical | Data cabling | $50,000 | [B100433711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100433711/) |
| Mar 4, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Emergency roof truss repair | $14,500 | [100280006](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280006/) |
| Jul 3, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 werner swing stage for exterior masonry repairs from 7/3/08 to 7/3/09. | Not listed | [100245746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100245746/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [2708 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2708-s-wallace-st/) | 130 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior repairs to wall between the 2-dwelling units on 1st floor with mechanical and plumbing updates in 3-dwelling units, and rear porch replacement with new 2-story metal porch and stairs (new size and location) to existing 2-story 3-dwelling units building with basement (occupanc | $44,700 | [101082545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082545/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [635 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-26th-st/) | 530 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Replacement of existing 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type VA construction) | $46,000 | [101089105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089105/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [2802 S Wallace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2802-s-wallace-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear porch and stairs with new wood deck with stairs to an existing one story masonry (iiia) single family residence zoning rs3 | $20,000 | [101083892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083892/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 55 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 70. Lighting outlets: 70. Specific location: all 3 interior residential units. | $5,000 | [B200472557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472557/) |
| Jun 13, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Other | For permit 101044158: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473347/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101044158 must begin work and or request inspection no later than september 2026 on permit no 101044158. Separate admin change to update contractors | Not listed | [101084290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084290/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [517 W 28th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/517-w-28th-st/) | 380 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 5.4 kw. Array output: 6.715 kw. Location: roofs. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400. | $25,393 | [B200470392](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470392/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [2829 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2829-s-lowe-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: interior dwelling unit. | $5,000 | [B200472369](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472369/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [530 W 26th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/530-w-26th-st/) | 410 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $12,000 | [B200462172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462172/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2849 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south exterior brick wall. Front facade. | $5,000 | [B200473426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473426/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html

## More on this street

Other addresses on W 27th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [458 W 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/458-w-27th-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2025
- [800 W 27th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-w-27th-st/): newest permit Feb 6, 2025

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