# Building permits at 609 N Union Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $22M project at 705 W Chicago Ave, permitted May 1.

One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 9, 2025: New heat pump or refrigeration equip. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 35 more permits (33 projects) since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 0.24 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), men's and women's locker rooms. | $46,030 | [B200432507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432507/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | [520 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-n-halsted-st/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 75 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 3. Location: north, east and west. | $23,700 | [B200513535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513535/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [470 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/470-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 920 ft S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry commercial garage | $310,000 | [101076176](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076176/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [470 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/470-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 920 ft S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $310,000 | [101076175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076175/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [474 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/474-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 900 ft S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 2 story masonry mixed use building | $210,000 | [101076017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076017/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [478 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/478-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 880 ft S | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $105,000 | [101075977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075977/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [670 W Hubbard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/670-w-hubbard-st/) | 960 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: masonry repairs. | $15,000 | [B200511128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511128/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [656 N Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/656-n-green-st/) | 950 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 15 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: re roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104013732. | $6,500 | [B200507187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507187/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [500 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 820 ft SW | Sign | We seek a permit to remove and replace one bank of america under canopy sign on the north east side of the building. | $1,000 | [101082950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082950/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [488 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/488-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: walls facing: halsted, lot, milwuakee. | $13,780 | [B200469626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469626/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [720 N Larrabee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/720-n-larrabee-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 702. | $1,200 | [B200511019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511019/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [720 N Larrabee St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/720-n-larrabee-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 702. | $1,200 | [B200511023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511023/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [814 W Hubbard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-hubbard-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove and rebuild damaged exterior masonary wing wall. No interior work. No change to building footprint (construction classification iii-b, occupancy R-2, 16 du) | $30,000 | [101086305](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086305/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [700 N Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/700-n-green-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Elevator | Modernization of only passenger elevator, 2500lbs capacity, 6 floors, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002405). | $85,364 | [101087180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087180/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Electrical | Associate alternative code approval or other post-issuance approval to permit 101074828. Details: increase in maximum allowable size of flexible electrical conduit. Associate acar or other post-issuance approval to permit 101074828. Details: increase in maximum allowable size of flexible electrical  | Not listed | [B200479776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479776/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [440 N Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-n-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 29 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment 4a. | $7,511 | [B200479804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479804/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [525 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/525-w-superior-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | 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. | $1,990 | [B200480164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480164/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial tenant buildout of cafe and associated food preparation area on level 1 of 36-floor hotel & casino building. Including interior walls and finishes, MEP. (Occupancy group a-3; type IA construction) | $540,000 | [101085904](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085904/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [520 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $124,375 | [B200479105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479105/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [520 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/520-w-huron-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 140 FT., max. Height: 92 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200478818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478818/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: retaining walls with ex only adjacent to proposed casino, event center, and hotel tower. Other work on site under separate permits. (Occ groups a-1, A-2, B, r-1, s-2, const type i-b) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $2,200,000 | [101072889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072889/) |
| Jul 21, 2026 | [824 W Superior St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/824-w-superior-st/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbc.existing commercial tenant space conversion to residential unit. | $30,000 | [101080558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080558/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial tenant buildout of spa facility on level 5 of 36-floor hotel & casino building. Including interior walls and finishes, MEP and life safety systems. (Occupancy group B; type IA construction) | $3,927,500 | [101084818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084818/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (2) two eg passenger elevators: car p11; 3500lbs @ 200fpm, 3 stops and car s1; 5000lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 3 stops pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101085754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085754/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (6) six eg passenger elevators; cars p3-p8: 4000lbs capacity @ 350fpm, 7 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101084275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084275/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (1) escalator pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101084272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084272/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (2) two eg passenger elevators, 4000lbs @ 350fpm, 4 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101085142](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085142/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (2) two eg passengers elevator; (1) one 4000lbs capacity @ 350fpm, 6 floors, & (1) one 5000lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 6 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevatot bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101084277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084277/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Other | 1 Temporary trailer(s) in connection with work under permit 101074828. Permit start date: 6/27/2026. Permit duration: 2 years. | Not listed | [B200476196](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476196/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (3) three hydraulic elevators; (2) two freight and (1) one passenger. Car ef1: 15,000lbs capacity @ 50fpm, 2 floors. Car ef2: 12,000lbs capacity @ 50fpm, 2 floors & car c1: 10,000lbs capacity @ 50fpm, 2 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of build | $1,600,000 | [101085146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085146/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 4500lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 3 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $21,879,000 | [101085139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085139/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of two(2) 4000lb capacity, 8-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,879,000 | [101082537](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082537/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of two(2) 4000lb capacity, 4-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,879,000 | [101082539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082539/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 4000lb capacity, and one(1) 3500lb capacity, both 2-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,879,000 | [101082544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082544/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of two(2) 3500lb capacity, 3-floor, 200fpm, and one(1) 5000lb capacity, 3-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,879,000 | [101082541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082541/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [705 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/705-w-chicago-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Installation of seven(7) 4500pass/hr, 100fpm, passenger escalators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $21,879,000 | [101082535](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082535/) |

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