# Building permits at 5607 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M alteration or repair at 929 E 57th St, permitted Jul 29. Eight permits on record here. The newest, May 23, 2024: Fire alarm permit alteration of existing fire alarm system including new devices. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 23, 2024 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit alteration of existing fire alarm system including new devices, serving class E business (addition) on floor 1. New devices will be tied into existing city of chicago non-required fire alarm system in this building. All work is being done indoors only on the 1st floor. | $7,735 | [B101050762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101050762/) | | Mar 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: 4,105 sq.ft. Modular building construction for a one story addition to an existing modular building. Occupancy: type B. Construction: type VA fully sprinklered. *Certified plan corrections* | $1,500,000 | [101046344](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101046344/) | | Nov 28, 2023 | Electrical | Electrical only permit new 400a overhead service and branch 7 feeders for future trailer project | $80,000 | [B101039117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101039117/) | | Oct 9, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit installation of new horns, horn/strobes, manual pull stations, smoke detector and nac panels on 1st floor (taac building)-university of chicago. The new devices will be tied into existing fire alarm system in this building. All work done inside only. | $10,995 | [B101027203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101027203/) | | May 16, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: u of c - interior renovations of existing, 1 story, modular building and enlarged window openings on west side only. Enabling work for future addition. Use: type B office 15,440 sq.ft. Construction: type iv-a const, B - occ. Sprinklered, no change in use, no change in area *certified | $1,800,000 | [101016866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101016866/) | | May 10, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work details: cxso220506b - 56681 uofc S drexel taac cam 4panic butt | $19,763 | [B100971125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100971125/) | | Apr 18, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (uofchgo taac bldg camera adds to code blue station) (cxso220413c) | $2,448 | [B100967485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100967485/) | | Aug 3, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Installation of temporary, 15,000 SQ. FT. Modular facility for university of chicago astronomy and astrophysics center as per plans. | $1,350,000 | [100405329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100405329/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/) | 530 ft S | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 400fpm, passenger elevator(#1-129), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100245870) | $65,000 | [101089117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089117/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 890 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Self-cert 2019/2022 ccc: erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts:, erection ends: spr 2 | $20,000 | [101083866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083866/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 400 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101040218. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: all maglock door locations on ll,1,2,3,4,5 an | Not listed | [B200471773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471773/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 890 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 384 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 6. Install date: 8/15/2026; removal date: 8/16/2026. | Not listed | [B200480735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480735/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/) | 660 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space. (1B construction. B-business use) | $1,050,422 | [101084409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084409/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 660 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026, erection ends: 06/19/2026. CBC 2019. 2026 Juneteenth bbq mobile stage at the dusable museum sculpture garden in washington park on june 19, 2026. 1-24X20 sl-100 stage with wings. Dusable museum with sound works production inc. | $3,000 | [101084205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084205/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space on level 2 and reconfigure adjacent phlebotomy lab. Consutltant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $625,000 | [101080854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080854/) | | May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 550 ft S | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 8 sq/ft; n/w lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $500 | [101083247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083247/) | | May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 550 ft S | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 33 sq/ft; n/e lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083246/) | | May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 550 ft S | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 12 sq/ft; east lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083244/) | | May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 550 ft S | Sign | Illuminated double faced monument sign; 81 sq/ft s/e lot location; n/w & s/e facing text; uchicago | $15,000 | [101083240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083240/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 400 ft S | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to core & shell permit # 101050651 to add stair between floors 8 and 8.5. No change to existing a-3, B or i-2 condition 1 occupancies. Construction type IA. | $250,000 | [101080833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080833/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-e-56th-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity, kelley scissors dock lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $27,620 | [101087731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087731/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [800 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-e-55th-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200472000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472000/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5746 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 70 FT., max. Height: 205 FT. Location: smoke stack. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200471458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471458/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5465 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5465-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $28,000 | [B200469107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469107/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5730 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Elevator | Replacement of power unit on one(1) 7000lb capacity, 5-floor, 25fpm, passenger elevator(service #4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001840) | $94,000 | [101083202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083202/) | ## 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 S Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5610 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [5654 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [5461 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5461-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025 - [5429 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 - [5428 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2023 - [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [5316 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [5252 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [5240 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5240-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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