# Building permits at 6054 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 6225 S Drexel Ave, permitted Oct 1.

31 permits on record here. The newest, Nov 3, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 10 circuits to existing 20 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Electric vehicle supply equipment:10 spaces. Specific location: parking lot. | $25,000 | [B200447927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447927/) |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: communications room. | $35,800 | [B200403861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403861/) |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Other | For permit 101047999: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200402647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200402647/) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC. Existing 4-story office building with seperated 9-story parking structure. Interior alterations to buildout a 2,600 SQ FT strategic operations center (office function) in an existing office space, and the addition of (1) new building exit to the public way. No work to any of the | $1,000,000 | [101047999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047999/) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Electrical | Security work (uofc woodlawn athletic field cams) (cxsu230711b) | $51,887 | [B101029188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101029188/) |
| Aug 4, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (uofc rgg video & intercom) (cxsu220803a) | $19,339 | [B100983120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100983120/) |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (60350 uofc arts lawn lpr prop 55th) (cxsu220726a) | $10,681 | [B100982078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100982078/) |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (uofc jones hall rm.108-cr add) ( cxso220713c) | $580,647 | [B100980668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100980668/) |
| Jul 8, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (court production building - 5410 S. State cameras/card access) (cxso220705b) | $4,370,500 | [B100979226](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100979226/) |
| Jun 13, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work cxso220610d - 59088 uofc saieh hall-starbucks lbby cam | $5,005 | [B100975852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100975852/) |
| May 31, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work cxso220525e - 58394 chgo univ. Ellis prking gar 32 cam | $79,910 | [B100974116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100974116/) |
| May 11, 2022 | Electrical | Install additional ip cameras | $15,575 | [B100971326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100971326/) |
| May 10, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work cxso220506g - 57994 uofc snell hitchcock sec upgr 134 | $15,117 | [B100971178](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100971178/) |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Electrical | Security system work (uofchgo south parking garage security adds) (cxso220405c) | $109,892 | [B100966126](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100966126/) |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Electrical | Security equip. Adds (the university of chicago) cxsu211119a | $13,865 | [B100949770](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100949770/) |
| Jul 20, 2021 | Electrical | Security system work (uofchgo social science room 305 card reader) (cxso210719d) | $2,962 | [B100931835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100931835/) |
| Jun 29, 2021 | Electrical | Security system work | $1,343 | [B100928924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100928924/) |
| May 18, 2021 | Electrical | Security sys. Work (univ. Of chicago) cxso210517c | $2,172 | [B100923026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100923026/) |
| Jun 2, 2017 | Other | Eliminate the 3rd floor from the scope of work on project d16042-01/permit 100669221 | $1,100,000 | [100708875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100708875/) |
| Dec 1, 2016 | Electrical | Installation of structured data cabling. | $16,850 | [B100681785](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100681785/) |
| Sep 13, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation at univ. Of chicago to 3rd floor and 4th floors, 27,000 sf total to include architectural, mechanical, electrical and minor plumbing. 6054 S Drexel. See revision permit #100708875 to: eliminate the 3rd floor from the scope of work on project. | $1,100,000 | [100669221](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100669221/) |
| Sep 6, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Renovation and modifications to the existing campus security office to create a secure vehicle area within the existing parking garage. Self-certification permit. | $40,000 | [100507681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100507681/) |
| Aug 10, 2010 | Electrical | Access control adds, ll & fl 1 (03-9757) | $10,789 | [B100357822](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100357822/) |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Electrical | Parking access card readers | $7,000 | [B100331881](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100331881/) |
| Aug 5, 2009 | Elevator | Fabricate and install a 21-foot by 40-foot steel antenna grid on top of the elevator core of the parking/office building. The scope of work includes: lightning protection and grounding; and raceway for radio cables entering the building. | $100,000 | [100304205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100304205/) |
| Apr 30, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Tenant office build out into existing core and shell office building. Basement, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th floor self-certified corrections------conditional permit subject to full compliance with the municipal code of chicago and field inspections | $4,731,000 | [100279425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100279425/) |
| May 10, 2007 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect four hi - lo swing stage scaffolds from 05/10/2007 - 05/10/2008 for exterior window replacement and caulking. | Not listed | [100177848](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100177848/) |
| Nov 15, 2006 | New building | Construct the buildout portion of the new 10-story parking structure and the super structure and exterior walls of four story office building. | $29,500,000 | [100148790](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100148790/) |
| Sep 19, 2006 | New building | Revision to foundation permit (#100098980) for a new 10-story parking structure and four-story office building. | $100,000 | [100137890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100137890/) |
| Apr 19, 2006 | New building | Temporary construction tower crane model pecco sk 400 | $5,000 | [100098305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100098305/) |
| Mar 1, 2006 | New building | Construct foundation only for new 10 story parking structure and four story office building. | $10,700,000 | [100098980](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100098980/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/) | 230 ft S | Other | For permit 101000792: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479873/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [825 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-61st-st/) | 160 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 4 new residential units at first floor retail space in existing 5 story 56 d.u./retail (new total 60 d.u.), entire building sprinklered (occupancy group R-2, s-2 type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $180,000 | [101085625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085625/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [915 E 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-e-60th-st/) | 590 ft N | Elevator | Replacemenmt of hoist cables on one(1) 5000lb capacity, 12-floor, passenger elevator(2n), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(10035648) | Not listed | [101088259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088259/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [915 E 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-e-60th-st/) | 590 ft N | Other | Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026, erection ends: 9/11/2026. Self-cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073405 for the 2026 uc logan arts staff ceremony with the same one 40ft x 70ft assembly dining tent on sept 10, 2026. Setup sept 9 and takedown sept 11, 2026. Blue p | $4,000 | [101087753](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087753/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [6147 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6147-s-evans-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019 - R-5 Multi-unit residential building2 story + basementregut/rehab two dwelling units, add 3rd dwelling unit in basementnew plumbing, electrcal, and mechanical throughoutreplace wood beam/ column in basement with steel structure. Erect wood and side and rear of property | $300,000 | [101076522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076522/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [6122 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-ingleside-ave/) | 540 ft SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 100930467 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100930467. Separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101085266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085266/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6225 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing apartments including, electrical, & plumbing fixtures. Includes new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new windows, & flooring. | $1,000,000 | [101073823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073823/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $20,000 | [B200510291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510291/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6118 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6118-s-langley-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $3,075 | [B200510728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510728/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6127 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6127-s-langley-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Other | For permit 101067661: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480152/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 8/19/2026, erection ends: 8/24/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Two 30ft x 80ft open tents for the akarama foundation event on aug 22, 2026. Setup is aug 19 and takedown is aug 24, 2026. Akarama foundation with ez tent rentals. | $7,000 | [101086941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086941/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 21 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0  | $20,000 | [B200479544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479544/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200475077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475077/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [6123 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6123-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage EV charger. | $2,000 | [B200477448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477448/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east, north and west elevation. | $3,800 | [B200477342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477342/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Construct new 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $22,500 | [101083261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083261/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [6022 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6022-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026
- [6225 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [6241 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6241-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 30, 2026
- [6328 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6328-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [6417 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6417-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [6419 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6419-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025
- [6426 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6426-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [5654 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024

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