# Building permits at 555 E 51st St, Chicago, IL Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 30: Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/7/2026. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | New building | Permit expires on 09/30/2026 erection starts: 8/7/2026, erection ends: 8/8/2026. Self cert. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2024 permit 101056204 for the 2026 bud billiken day parade stages at washington park on aug 8, 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage W wings. Csem. | $4,000 | [101086340](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086340/) | | Jul 22, 2025 | New building | Permit expires on 09/22/2025 erection starts: 8/8/2025, erection ends: 8/9/2025. Self cert. Cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2024 permit 101056204 for the 2025 bud billiken day parade stages at washington park on aug 9 2025. Set-up is aug 8 and takedown is aug 9 2025. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stage W wi | $4,000 | [101071937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071937/) | | Mar 5, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1035 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: brick walls in-between gym and main building. | $53,463 | [B200415275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200415275/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [500 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-e-51st-st/) | 570 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101071845. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 4th floor. | Not listed | [B200507988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507988/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5010 S Forrestville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5010-s-forrestville-ave/) | 600 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: parking garage. | $140,000 | [B200477510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477510/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [703 E 50th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/703-e-50th-pl/) | 970 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Repair (26% to 50%) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: south side of building). | $30,000 | [B200472758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472758/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5152 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 85 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 6. Location: masonry repair work (5152-78 S dr m.l.king jr. DR). | $16,200 | [B200513270](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513270/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [4938 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage area. | $1,400 | [B200507976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507976/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [4930 S Vincennes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4930-s-vincennes-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior rehabilitation of existing 3 story with basement masonry building, convert from 3du into 4 du with m.e.p., new front concrete stairs to basement as per plan.(certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections) | $250,000 | [101079497](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079497/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service only. | $1,500 | [B200481355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481355/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [4957 S Washington Park Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-s-washington-park-ct/) | 0.21 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 60 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $28,000 | [B200479443](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479443/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5033 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5033-s-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-dr/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 24 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 4. Location: front of building. | $4,500 | [B200479412](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479412/) | | May 26, 2026 | [663 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/663-e-50th-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: renovation to an existing 3 story 3 dwelling unit building w/basementinterior alterations and installation of new interior finishesupgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $225,000 | [101083063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083063/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on E 51st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [552 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 27, 2023 - [500 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-e-51st-st/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [652 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/652-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 10, 2025 - [312 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/312-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [227 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-e-51st-st/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025 - [222 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/222-e-51st-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [218 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/218-e-51st-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025 - [128 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/128-e-51st-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [110 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/110-e-51st-st/): newest permit Dec 4, 2025 - [104 E 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/104-e-51st-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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