# Building permits at 552 W 61st Pl, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Oct 1, 2025: Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (1) one vertical platform wheelchair lift at the front of the home, 750lbs capacity @ 10fpm, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buidlings elevator bureau inspection. | $15,000 | [101074905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074905/) | | Nov 5, 2021 | Other | Construct an h rail ramp in rear | $18,035 | [100947545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100947545/) | | Nov 13, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace rear open wood porch and stairs | $5,950 | [100850158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100850158/) | | Aug 6, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #100756898 to remove and replace existing roof structure and roofing. Rs-2 existing 2 story frame SFR with basement. | $5,000 | [100764328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100764328/) | | May 23, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Rs-2 fire restoration and interior alterations to an existing 2 story frame sf residence with basement as per plans certified corrections- - subject to field inspections & audit | $180,000 | [100756898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100756898/) | | Jul 13, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 334-25276 | Not listed | [B100604371](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100604371/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 9 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [433 W 62nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/433-w-62nd-st/) | 940 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 crbc; interior and exterior demolition permit per plans, includes rear deck and front stair demo. And demo in exist 2 story single family residence w/basement. Remove all interior walls, elec., mechanical and plumbing. Remove exterior stucco. Constr. Type VA; occup type R-5. All other work u | $20,000 | [101088160](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088160/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [648 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-61st-pl/) | 650 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $20,775 | [B200480593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480593/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [508 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/508-w-61st-pl/) | 440 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $30,000 | [B200479356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479356/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [621 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-61st-pl/) | 380 ft W | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 4 dwelling unit building w/ new duplex from 1st floor to basement interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood porch upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group R2; type IIIA construction) | $350,000 | [101083075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083075/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [631 W 62nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/631-w-62nd-st/) | 630 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: new rear 19'-4" x 22'-0" flat concrete patio. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, adjacent to house at rear | $8,000 | [B200471050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471050/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [648 W 62nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-62nd-st/) | 730 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $18,800 | [B101082215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082215/) | | May 11, 2026 | [543 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-w-61st-st/) | 260 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - conversion of existing single-family residence to two unit residential building. Work calls for selected demolition, new plan layout; repairs to existing porch; new siding, windows and roof shingles; new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and new rear wood exit stairs as per | $150,000 | [101079602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079602/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1770 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement to the house only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $34,976 | [B200472712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472712/) | | May 24, 2026 | [423 W 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/423-w-60th-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: east side of building). | $9,500 | [B200471265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471265/) | ## 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 61st Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [508 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/508-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [621 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [648 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [3527 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3527-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [3530 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [3743 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3743-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [3854 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3854-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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