# Building permits at 545 W Grant Pl, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jul 27: New installation of one(1) 950lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 43 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 950lb capacity, 5-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $54,355 | [101086481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086481/) |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Other | For permit 101059891: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200417175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200417175/) |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Other | Change of owner for permit 101059891. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200410417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410417/) |
| Dec 16, 2024 | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: erect 4 story single masonry IIIA single family residence, with basement, roof deck on existing foundation, with fully sprinkler system, and underground car 2 garage per plans, existing occupancy R-5, proposed existing R-5, type construction IIIA, per plans.elevator installation  | $825,250 | [101059891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101059891/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | [531 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/531-w-grant-pl/) | 140 ft E | Elevator | Installation of one residential passenger elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | Not listed | [101086600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086600/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [543 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-w-grant-pl/) | 20 ft E | Elevator | Installation of (1) one residential passenger elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $54,355 | [101086614](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086614/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [549 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-w-grant-pl/) | 40 ft W | Elevator | Installation of (1) one residential passenger elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 5 floors, pursunat to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $54,355 | [101086612](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086612/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [551 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-grant-pl/) | 60 ft W | Elevator | Installation of (1) one residential passenger elevator, 950lbs capacity @ 40fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject the city of chicago dept. Of buildings erlevator bureau inspection. | $54,355 | [101086609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086609/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [533 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-w-grant-pl/) | 120 ft E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 1000lb capacity, 5-floor, 40fpm, residential elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $54,355 | [101085980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085980/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [2258 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2258-n-orchard-st/) | 940 ft W | Other | For permit 101087384: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514103/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [2140 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2140-n-cleveland-ave/) | 680 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: north and south. | $26,000 | [B200511923](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511923/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [622 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/622-w-belden-ave/) | 600 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front and back facade. | $22,800 | [B200507701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507701/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [540 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/540-w-webster-ave/) | 250 ft S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 235 FT., max. Height: 140 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200512659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512659/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [426 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/426-w-webster-ave/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing townhome to remove non-load bearing partition wall between dining room and kitchen for open floor plan, with new 200 amp electrial panel, includes alterations to plumbing and electrical. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), | $25,600 | [B200481982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481982/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [2210 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2210-n-cleveland-ave/) | 470 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear exterior elevation. | $3,500 | [B200509022](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509022/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [2216 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2216-n-cleveland-ave/) | 450 ft E | Other | For permit 101079888: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509083/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [503 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/503-w-grant-pl/) | 430 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200508736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508736/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [2258 N Orchard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2258-n-orchard-st/) | 940 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC alterations to existing first floor tenant space within existing four story building. Alterations include: new kitchen with exhaust hood, restroom fixtures, interior partition walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire protection. All signage under separate permit. No chang | $750,000 | [101087384](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087384/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [635 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/635-w-belden-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: repair exterior ornamental metal siding. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, bay window. | $7,824 | [B200479320](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479320/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2216 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2216-n-cleveland-ave/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 53; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 3 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior window replacement. | $40,000 | [B200478295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478295/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [415 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-w-grant-pl/) | 960 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: exterior repairs. | $28,200 | [B200479476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479476/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [422 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/422-w-webster-ave/) | 930 ft E | 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. | $1,500 | [B200477815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477815/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [2251 N Geneva Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2251-n-geneva-ter/) | 300 ft NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 8; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: 2251 north geneva terrace, chicago IL, bedroom. | $13,324 | [B200475792](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475792/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [2250 N Geneva Ter](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2250-n-geneva-ter/) | 350 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101060720 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit no 101060720 | Not listed | [101085519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085519/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [2216 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2216-n-cleveland-ave/) | 450 ft E | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr: interior alterations including m.e.p. Work, deconversion from 4 units to 3 units (remove basement unit) & duplex 1st fl unit with basement for existing 3 story (r-5 occupancy & iii-a construction type)brick building with basement & new 2 car frame garage w/ rooftop deck & access stair as p | $870,000 | [101079888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079888/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [2249 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2249-n-lincoln-ave/) | 580 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: tenant build-out to change occupancy from restaurant into new office space, as per architect's plans, in existing 2 story brick building w/ basement.the scope of work includes: architecture, plumbing, HVAC and electric.current use: change from restaurant proposed use: professional office. | $65,000 | [101082432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082432/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [2147 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2147-n-cleveland-ave/) | 690 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: north, east & west facade. | $11,720 | [B200471403](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471403/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [648 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-webster-ave/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC; interior renovation of existing 3 story masonry 3 flat. Add additional bedroom and bath in lower level of 1st floor duplex down unit. New framing, drywall, electrical and plumbing. All work per architectural plans. Occup. Type R-5; construction type iii-a. | $40,000 | [101083054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083054/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [2264 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2264-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: retail space. | $4,000 | [B200514930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514930/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [600 W Fullerton Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-fullerton-pkwy/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: main front door. | $43,500 | [B200511246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511246/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [444 W Fullerton Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/444-w-fullerton-pkwy/) | 0.24 mi NE | Elevator | Spr2019 cbrc:consolidation of (5) tenant units at lower plaza level to create (1) tenant unit for fitness center including the installation of lula elevator for accessibility to the grade level entrance. Grade level common area to be provided in existing grade level unit by construction of new separ | $300,000 | [101057932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057932/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [2264 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2264-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | New building | Mechanical revision to permit 101080793. 2,137 S.F. Interior alteration of existing first floor food and beverage retail sales / liquor sales as accessory use (business occupancy) and new storage room in existing 1,377 s.f. Basement. Existing three story building type iii-a construction; no changes  | $350,000 | [101086581](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086581/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [2316 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2316-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop and facade. | $35,000 | [B200479791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479791/) |
| Aug 14, 2026 | [422 W Dickens Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/422-w-dickens-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade / windows. | $14,000 | [B200475809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475809/) |
| Aug 7, 2026 | [404 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/404-w-webster-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 20sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: front facade. | $6,200 | [B200473094](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473094/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [513 W Fullerton Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/513-w-fullerton-pkwy/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2000lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 5 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $334,400 | [101086593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086593/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [2258 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2258-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Sign | Replace the awning fabric on the existing awning with some graphic | $1,800 | [101081607](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081607/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [2319 N Lincoln Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2319-n-lincoln-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of a retail space. The project includes mechanical, electrical and plumbing work for a new public restroom as per plans. No structural work and no change in use. M-mercantile and constuction type 1a | $80,000 | [101083663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083663/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [404 W Webster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/404-w-webster-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $7,800 | [B200474687](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474687/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [2264 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2264-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101080793. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement through first floor. | Not listed | [B200472645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472645/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [2317 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2317-n-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Internal renovations to convert existing ground floor vacant space to a personal service zoning use (pilates studio) in an existing 4 story mixed use building, per plans. | $100,000 | [101080528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080528/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [2264 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2264-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Other | For permit 101080793: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472366/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [2036 N Cleveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2036-n-cleveland-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Constriction of new 19'-5" x 9'-10.5" prefabricated pergola on existing private frame garage roof deck as per plans. (Existing/proposed construction: v; existing/proposed occupancy:r-5) | $8,000 | [101081290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081290/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [351 W Belden Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/351-w-belden-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Existing four-story, type iii-a construction single-family house: interior renovation, new 3-story steel porch structure, new masonry stair to existing garage roof, new windows, masrony alterations and tuckpointing. Electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural modifications per plans. Certify pla | $600,000 | [101079450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079450/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [2317 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2317-n-clark-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Sign | Install one (1) 8" wide by 22" long by 30" deep double-faced led illuminated blade sign to read "(logo) btone fitness" on west elevation connecting to existing electric | $4,650 | [101080229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080229/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [2264 N Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2264-n-clark-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | 2,137 S.F. Interior alteration of existing first floor retail / kitchen (business occupancy) and new storage room in existing 1,377 s.f. Basement. Existing three story building type iii-a construction; no changes to use; no changes to egress; no proposed structural work; electrical, mechanical, and  | $300,000 | [101080793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080793/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [530 W Fullerton Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/530-w-fullerton-pkwy/) | 0.21 mi N | Solar | Spr 2019 CBRC: installation of new 35.75kw solar PV system and associated electrical work on 2-story existing church, as per plans (occupancy group a-3; type 3a construction) | $107,151 | [101077575](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077575/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Grant Pl with permits, nearest house number first:

- [543 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [542 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/542-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [549 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/549-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [551 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/551-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026
- [539 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/539-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Feb 26, 2025
- [554 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/554-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025
- [533 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/533-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Jul 15, 2026
- [531 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/531-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026
- [516 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/516-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Dec 27, 2025
- [505 W Grant Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/505-w-grant-pl/): newest permit Aug 11, 2025

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