# Building permits at 550 E 61st St, Chicago, IL

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 11, 2024: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 150 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 5. Location: 1st and 2nd fl. | $100 | [B200399104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399104/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 210 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 4, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 210 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [6122 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-vernon-ave/) | 970 ft W | 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 22, 2026 | [6144 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6144-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 530 ft S | 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 10, 2026 | [6225 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 990 ft S | 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/) | 770 ft 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/) | 950 ft 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/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6127 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6127-s-langley-ave/) | 870 ft E | Plumbing | For permit 101067661: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480152/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 820 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 21 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0  | $20,000 | [B200479544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479544/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 820 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200475077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475077/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east, north and west elevation. | $3,800 | [B200477342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477342/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [6137 S Vernon Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6137-s-vernon-ave/) | 950 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/) | 990 ft SW | 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/) | 840 ft W | 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/) | 690 ft NW | 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/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 820 ft E | Alteration or repair | Construct new 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $22,500 | [101083261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083261/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [371 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/371-e-61st-st/) | 0.25 mi 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 21, 2026 | [6234 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6234-s-langley-ave/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation only of the existing basement dwelling unit in an existing 2 story 3 dwelling unit building interior alteration and installation of new interior finishes new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101087710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087710/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [6106 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6106-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi 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/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [6219 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6219-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [6215 S Eberhart Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6215-s-eberhart-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | 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/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [6147 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6147-s-evans-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019 - R-5 Multi-unit residential building2 story + basementregut/rehab two dwelling units, add 3rd dwelling unit in basementnew plumbing, electrcal, and mechanical throughoutreplace wood beam/ column in basement with steel structure. Erect wood and side and rear of property | $300,000 | [101076522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076522/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [6230 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6230-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) |

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