# Building permits at 55 W 34th St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 13: Replacement of power unit on one(1) 2500lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 4 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 13, 2026 | Elevator | Replacement of power unit on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 2-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100376817) | Not listed | [101083438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083438/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 4 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 7, 2026 | [3360 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3360-s-state-st/) | 530 ft E | Alteration or repair | Full rebuild (same as existing) for concrete and steel stairway (open) (quantity: 1, location: exterior front entry of building. | $558,000 | [B200479462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479462/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [3440 S Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3440-s-dearborn-st/) | 460 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: elevator. | $38,750 | [B200480380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480380/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2026 | [3250 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3250-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 999'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior fence. | $170,000 | [B200478291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478291/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [3333 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3333-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 10 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, basement, 2nd-3rd floors. | $10,000 | [B200472013](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472013/) | ## 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 34th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [843 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/843-w-34th-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [932 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/932-w-34th-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [1738 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1738-w-34th-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2024 - [1832 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1832-w-34th-st/): newest permit Dec 10, 2025 - [1854 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1854-w-34th-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2025 - [1856 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1856-w-34th-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [2429 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2429-w-34th-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2025 - [2440 W 34th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2440-w-34th-st/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-12 03:34 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, the one permit at this address and 4 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/55-w-34th-st/