# Building permits at 5654 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. Four permits on record here. The newest, Oct 16, 2024: Installation of two (2) 10,000lb.cap. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits (19 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2024 | Elevator | Installation of two (2) 10,000lb.cap, 275 fpm, 10-floors, rack and pinion, construction use personnel hoist passenger elevators. Pursuant to the plans submitted for the elevator bureau. | $92,000 | [101061129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061129/) | | Aug 20, 2024 | New building | Construction hoist permit installation of temporary dual 10,000lbs usa-construction hoist. | $92,000 | [101053018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101053018/) | | Dec 27, 2012 | Demolition | Demolition of a 3 story residential building. | Not listed | [B100470514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100470514/) | | Aug 18, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Exterior facade repairs with selective parapet rebuild at east & south elevations to include grinding and cleaning for an existing 3 story w/basement 20 unit apartment building as per plans | $300,000 | [100240662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100240662/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 21 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/) | 65 ft SE | 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 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 100 ft N | 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/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 100 ft N | 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/) | 60 ft SW | 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/) | 60 ft SW | 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/) | 60 ft SW | 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/) | 60 ft SW | 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/) | 100 ft N | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 870 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 | [949 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/949-e-58th-st/) | 950 ft SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200474510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474510/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 870 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/) | 340 ft E | 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/) | 800 ft NW | 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 20, 2026 | [5746 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 880 ft 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 6, 2026 | [5730 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-ellis-ave/) | 780 ft 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-e-56th-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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/) | | May 22, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: e4 office. | Not listed | [B200469680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469680/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5841 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5841-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, passenger elevators(#33,#34), pursuant to the scope of work submitted. | $526,325 | [101083771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083771/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200460138. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 4th floor - suite 1420. | Not listed | [B200462938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462938/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | Permit expires on 07/08/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026, erection ends: 6/10/2026. 2026 Uofc convocation large tenttents- peer review- self cert- 1 day event 6/6/2026 nine (9) structures- two ganged structures, ganged structure one- two (2) 10x50 frame, one (1) 20x40 frame, two (2) 20x180 (6mx24m) s | $63,600 | [101082783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082783/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | Permit expires on 07/07/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026, erection ends: 6/10/2026. 2026 Uofc convocation small tent structurestent/platform/structure- self cert- 1 day event 6/6/2026forty (41) structures- two (2) 15x30 frame, one (1) 20x40 frame, three (3) 20x60 frame, three (3) 20x80 frame, two (2) | $113,013 | [101082782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082782/) | ## 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: - [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026 - [5610 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025 - [5607 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 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 - [6022 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6022-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025 - [6054 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6054-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Nov 3, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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