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Map of 58 permits within a quarter mile of 550 W Surf StElectrical, 722 W Diversey Pkwy, Oct 8, 2026Elevator, 3030 N Broadway, Oct 7, 2026Elevator, 2950 N Sheridan Rd, Oct 5, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 2913 N Clark St, Oct 1, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 426 W Surf St, Sep 29, 2026Sign, 3005 N Broadway, Sep 28, 2026Other, 639 W Schubert Ave, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 655 W Diversey Pkwy, Sep 22, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 600 W Diversey Pkwy, Sep 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 600 W Diversey Pkwy, Sep 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 2740 N Pine Grove Ave, Sep 10, 2026Other, 659 W Diversey Pkwy, Sep 8, 2026Elevator, 2828 N Clark St, Sep 2, 2026Elevator, 530 W Surf St, Aug 31, 2026Elevator, 530 W Surf St, Aug 31, 2026Alteration or repair, 2750 N Lakeview Ave, Aug 28, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 350 W Oakdale Ave, Aug 20, 2026Electrical, 659 W Diversey Pkwy, Aug 19, 2026Elevator, 601 W Diversey Pkwy, Aug 19, 2026Alteration or repair, 2832 N Orchard St, Aug 18, 2026Plumbing, 634 W Wellington Ave, Aug 12, 2026Fire systems, 659 W Diversey Pkwy, Aug 3, 2026Fire systems, 659 W Diversey Pkwy, Jul 22, 2026Elevator, 2821 N Orchard St, Jul 22, 2026Electrical, 2753 N Hampden Ct, Jul 16, 2026Electrical, 2773 N Hampden Ct, Jul 10, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 2930 N Sheridan Rd, Jul 9, 2026Demolition, 2800 N Sheridan Rd, Jul 8, 2026Electrical, 655 W Diversey Pkwy, Jul 2, 2026Fire systems, 601 W Diversey Pkwy, Jul 2, 2026Other, 634 W Oakdale Ave, Jul 1, 2026Alteration or repair, 2817 N Cambridge Ave, Jun 30, 2026Electrical, 525 W Oakdale Ave, Jun 29, 2026Other, 2821 N Orchard St, Jun 22, 2026Alteration or repair, 2800 N Pine Grove Ave, Jun 18, 2026Alteration or repair, 434 W Wellington Ave, Jun 17, 2026Alteration or repair, 2657 N Clark St, Jun 15, 2026Fire systems, 3030 N Broadway, Jun 15, 2026Other, 2750 N Lakeview Ave, Jun 15, 2026Alteration or repair, 643 W Diversey Pkwy, Jun 10, 2026Alteration or repair, 559 W Surf St, Jun 9, 2026Electrical, 702 W Wellington Ave, Jun 5, 2026Alteration or repair, 350 W Oakdale Ave, Jun 4, 2026Fire systems, 620 W Diversey Pkwy, Jun 3, 2026Alteration or repair, 627 W Oakdale Ave, Jun 1, 2026Electrical, 3030 N Broadway, Jun 1, 2026Other, 3030 N Broadway, May 27, 2026Sign, 2932 N Broadway, May 27, 2026Sign, 2932 N Broadway, May 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 659 W Diversey Pkwy, May 21, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 559 W Surf St, May 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 515 W Wellington Ave, May 14, 2026Sign, 2949 N Broadway, May 14, 2026Sign, 2949 N Broadway, May 14, 2026Sign, 620 W Diversey Pkwy, May 12, 2026Sign, 620 W Diversey Pkwy, May 12, 2026Sign, 620 W Diversey Pkwy, May 12, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 442 W Wellington Ave, May 6, 2026660 ft Map preview
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550 W Surf St

Chicago, IL 60657

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41 permits on record. Newest issued Sep 9: Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
Within ¼ mile
58 more permits issued since May 1.
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A $1.1M demolition at 2800 N Sheridan Rd, permitted Jul 8, within ¼ mile since May 1.
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Here41 permits · 550 W Surf St
  1. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 9not listed
  2. Roof recover
    Roofing
    Sep 26, 2025$8,000
  3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 22, 2025$26,500
  4. Modernization of one(1) 1800lb capacity
    Elevator
    Jul 11, 2022$469,000
  5. Erect one scaffold from 02/01/2021 to 02/01/2022
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Feb 2, 2021not listed
  6. North elevation 5' garden wall: repair/replace 70 linear FT. Brick wall
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 10, 2020$20,750
  7. Exterior masonry repairs as required
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 6, 2020$58,000
  8. Unit c110: add 2 ceiling fans, 3 cans, 1 light, 3 switches
    Electrical
    Jan 17, 2019$2,000
  9. Unit # 317, replace 500 sf of drywall
    Electrical
    Sep 13, 2018$12,500
  10. Replace existing receptacles and switches in unit # 317 only
    Electrical
    Aug 21, 2018$1,000
  11. Erect 2 scaffold from 2-26-18 to 2-26-19
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Mar 1, 2018not listed
  12. Window sealant replacement (appx 2000sf) all work same as existing
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 1, 2018$34,065
  13. Unit #110 replace devices and fixtures in kitchen and bathroom
    Electrical
    Jul 5, 2017$2,500
  14. Repair/replace bath vanity, tile
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 30, 2017$30,000
  15. Erect 1 scaffold from 06/20/17 to 06/20/18
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 19, 2017not listed
  16. All elevations, tuck-point 1850 SQ. FT.
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 19, 2017$34,065
  17. Unit 407, add ceiling fans, new cans, outlets
    Electrical
    May 3, 2017$1,500
  18. ¿All elevations, tuck-point 2700 SQ. FT.
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 20, 2016$76,535
  19. Erect 1 hi lo modular swing stage from 6/30/2016 to 6/30/2017
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 30, 2016not listed
  20. Replace roof (no mep) (no structural work)- all work same as existing
    Roofing
    May 13, 2016$128,248
  21. Life safety compliance work for existing 6-story residential condominium building
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 12, 2014$148,000
  22. Elevator recall added to existing non required fire alarm
    Fire systems
    Mar 5, 2014$4,000
  23. Installation of non-required voice communication system in residential occupancy having equipped with chicago…
    Fire systems
    Mar 5, 2014not listed
  24. Replace three existing carrier condensing units with three carrier 10 ton condensing units
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 18, 2014not listed
  25. Replace (3) make up air units for hallways
    Other
    Feb 18, 2014not listed
  26. Replace the existing split system with one american standard 2 ton
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jan 31, 2013not listed
  27. Replace 1 furnace in unit 206
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Jan 31, 2013not listed
  28. Work to condo unit 206: repair interior partitions & ceiling with 5/8" gyp brd drywall.
    Electrical
    Jan 30, 2013$131,102
  29. Wiring and installation of remodeling recessed lights
    Electrical
    Jan 24, 2013$2,000
  30. Unit # 214: add 2 outlets for kitchen
    Electrical
    Apr 3, 2012$250
  31. Repair/replace drywall, flooring
    Electrical
    Apr 3, 2012$7,800
  32. Masonry repairs - repairs to concrete only
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 6, 2011$18,425
  33. Tuckpoint west and east elevations-brick and limestone repairs
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 7, 2011$5,750
  34. Grind and tuckpoint masonry walls and roof parapet
    Alteration or repair
    Jul 8, 2010$6,610
  35. Work in unit 309 only: remove/replace cabinets and appliances
    Other
    Apr 16, 2010$2,600
  36. Work to condo unit 218: replace cabinets
    Electrical
    Sep 23, 2009$10,000
  37. Stair landing repair on interior 5th & 6th floors per drawings
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 30, 2009$13,800
  38. Grind, tuckpoint and caulking
    Alteration or repair
    Nov 1, 2007$65,180
  39. Erect 2 suspended safeway scaffold from 10/29/07 to 10/29/08
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Nov 1, 2007not listed
  40. Erect 2 suspended safeway scaffold for critical inspection
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 27, 2006$1,000
  41. Remodeling bathroom, new sink, toilet
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 2, 2006$9,000
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Next doorunder 250 ft · 4 permits
  1. Replacement of cylinder on one(1) 2000lb capacity
    530 W Surf St · 220 ft E · Elevator
    Aug 31$61,154
  2. Cylinder replacement on one(1) 2000lb capacity
    530 W Surf St · 220 ft E · Elevator
    Aug 31$61,154
  3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 430 SQ. FT.
    559 W Surf St · 100 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 9$9,800
  4. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    559 W Surf St · 100 ft SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 20not listed
This block250 to 1,000 ft · 35 permits
  1. Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open)
    2913 N Clark St · 930 ft W · Fence, wall or deck
    Oct 1$5,000
  2. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    426 W Surf St · 830 ft E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 29not listed
  3. Install non-illuminated flat pvc letter sign on the front of building
    3005 N Broadway · 860 ft N · Sign
    Sep 28$2,350
  4. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    655 W Diversey Pkwy · 870 ft SW · Electrical
    Sep 22$6,200
  5. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    600 W Diversey Pkwy · 580 ft SW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Sep 17not listed
  6. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    600 W Diversey Pkwy · 580 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$49,000
  7. Replacement general contractor
    659 W Diversey Pkwy · 900 ft SW · Contractor change
    Sep 8not listed
  8. Water damage repairs/replacement
    2828 N Clark St · 660 ft SW · Elevator
    Sep 2$50,000
  9. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    659 W Diversey Pkwy · 900 ft SW · Electrical
    Aug 19$9,000
  10. New installation of 2100lb capacity
    601 W Diversey Pkwy · 610 ft S · Elevator
    Aug 19$196,600
  11. Interior remodel of 3 existing dwelling units in a masonry building with basement with M.E.P. no structural…
    2832 N Orchard St · 940 ft W · Alteration or repair
    Aug 18$100,000
  12. Fire alarm: repair existing system
    659 W Diversey Pkwy · 900 ft SW · Fire systems
    Aug 3not listed
  13. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    659 W Diversey Pkwy · 900 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jul 22not listed
  14. Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator
    2821 N Orchard St · 900 ft SW · Elevator
    Jul 22$210,000
  15. Line voltage electrical work
    2753 N Hampden Ct · 830 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 16$3,949
  16. Line voltage electrical work
    2773 N Hampden Ct · 670 ft SE · Electrical
    Jul 10$4,264
  17. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    655 W Diversey Pkwy · 870 ft SW · Electrical
    Jul 2$7,588
  18. Fire alarm: new system
    601 W Diversey Pkwy · 610 ft S · Fire systems
    Jul 2not listed
  19. Replacement general contractor
    634 W Oakdale Ave · 750 ft NW · Contractor change
    Jul 1not listed
  20. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 90 SQ. FT.
    2817 N Cambridge Ave · 440 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 30$16,500
  21. Line voltage electrical work
    525 W Oakdale Ave · 420 ft NE · Electrical
    Jun 29$1,200
  22. Reinstate permit no 100999058 must begin work and or request inspection no later than december 2026 on permit…
    2821 N Orchard St · 900 ft SW · Other
    Jun 22not listed
  23. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3800 SQ. FT.
    2800 N Pine Grove Ave · 750 ft SE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 18$584,270
  24. Sc 2019 CBRC: interior build-out of existing akira retail store into a newnail salon
    643 W Diversey Pkwy · 780 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 10$480,000
  25. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    620 W Diversey Pkwy · 620 ft SW · Fire systems
    Jun 3not listed
  26. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT.
    627 W Oakdale Ave · 650 ft NW · Alteration or repair
    Jun 1$49,000
  27. Install a projection sign on the storefront front location
    2932 N Broadway · 600 ft NW · Sign
    May 27$1,830
  28. Install a set of internally -illuminated channel letters
    2932 N Broadway · 600 ft NW · Sign
    May 27$5,638
  29. Interior alterations to existing ground floor retail space
    659 W Diversey Pkwy · 900 ft SW · Alteration or repair
    May 21$683,212
  30. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    515 W Wellington Ave · 800 ft N · Alteration or repair
    May 14$27,000
  31. Installation of branded internally lit channel letters and cabinet
    2949 N Broadway · 740 ft N · Sign
    May 14$1,500
  32. Installation of 1 illuminated blade sign over the public way
    2949 N Broadway · 740 ft N · Sign
    May 14$2,500
  33. Wintrust bank, N.A. lakeview: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (n broadway elevation) - 3'-0" h x…
    620 W Diversey Pkwy · 620 ft SW · Sign
    May 12$12,000
  34. Wintrust bank, N.A. lakeview: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w diversey pkwy / N broadway…
    620 W Diversey Pkwy · 620 ft SW · Sign
    May 12$12,000
  35. Wintrust bank, N.A. lakeview: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w diversey pkwy elevation) - 3'-0" h…
    620 W Diversey Pkwy · 620 ft SW · Sign
    May 12$12,000
Within a quarter mile1,000 ft to ¼ mi · 19 permits
  1. Line voltage electrical work
    722 W Diversey Pkwy · 0.23 mi SW · Electrical
    Oct 8$5,000
  2. Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 4500lb capacity
    3030 N Broadway · 0.21 mi N · Elevator
    Oct 7not listed
  3. Replace hoist ropes on eg passenger elevator #2
    2950 N Sheridan Rd · 0.23 mi NE · Elevator
    Oct 5not listed
  4. Replacement general contractor
    639 W Schubert Ave · 0.24 mi SW · Contractor change
    Sep 24not listed
  5. Nonstructural interior replacement of drywall
    2740 N Pine Grove Ave · 0.20 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 10$20,000
  6. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.
    2750 N Lakeview Ave · 0.24 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 28$360,000
  7. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max
    350 W Oakdale Ave · 0.25 mi E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 20not listed
  8. Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application
    634 W Wellington Ave · 0.19 mi NW · Plumbing
    Aug 12$3,500
  9. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    2930 N Sheridan Rd · 0.21 mi E · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jul 9not listed
  10. Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 7 story masonry building
    2800 N Sheridan Rd · 0.23 mi SE · Demolition
    Jul 8$1,100,000
  11. Electrical service replacement for new 2000a 3p service with (2) 36 internal meter banks & (1) public meter…
    434 W Wellington Ave · 0.21 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 17$520,000
  12. Nonstructural interior alteration of existing tenant retail space to include plumbing fixtures with…
    2657 N Clark St · 0.22 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Jun 15$150,000
  13. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    3030 N Broadway · 0.21 mi N · Fire systems
    Jun 15not listed
  14. Permit expires on 08/15/2026 erection starts: 7/3/2026
    2750 N Lakeview Ave · 0.24 mi SE · Other
    Jun 15$4,000
  15. Line voltage electrical work
    702 W Wellington Ave · 0.24 mi NW · Electrical
    Jun 5$2,139
  16. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 280sq
    350 W Oakdale Ave · 0.25 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Jun 4$75,000
  17. Line voltage electrical work
    3030 N Broadway · 0.21 mi N · Electrical
    Jun 1$50,022
  18. Replacement plumbing contractor
    3030 N Broadway · 0.21 mi N · Contractor change
    May 27not listed
  19. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    442 W Wellington Ave · 0.20 mi NE · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 6not listed
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