# Building permits at 61 W 15th St, Chicago, IL

Seven permits on record here. The newest, Aug 3: Remove existing concrete pavers and replace with new concrete pavers. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: remove existing concrete pavers and replace with new concrete pavers as per plans. Existing occupancy group: R2. Existing construction type: IIIB construction. | $725,269 | [101085579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085579/) |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 make up air unit(captiveaire, cas-hvac4-i.1100, roof top). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, exterior work, roof top. | $260,000 | [B200432070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432070/) |
| Feb 10, 2023 | Fire systems | Installation of non-jurisdictional fire alarm system per fire prevention code 15-16-110. | $57,939 | [B101004834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101004834/) |
| Sep 23, 2020 | Elevator | Perform city of chicago fire service mandate upgrade on two(2) 2500lb capacity, 11-floor, 350fpm, traction passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev017962) | $20,000 | [100892382](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100892382/) |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Roofing | Replace roof tear off only. | $125,477 | [100799927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100799927/) |
| May 5, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Install new windows on 8th floor approx 8'-0'' high & 9'-0'' wide. Remove old windowsin unit # 805 only. | $13,000 | [100235862](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100235862/) |
| May 24, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage cables for telephones 5 locations meeting incentives t1655051257 | $350 | [B100113099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100113099/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1601 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1601-s-state-st/) | 930 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 120 FT., max. Height: 80 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200511009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511009/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [1452 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1452-s-state-st/) | 670 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $3,186 | [B200480703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480703/) |
| May 29, 2026 | [1545 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1545-s-state-st/) | 830 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Existing roof deck replacement on existing 7stry masonry residential building | $20,000 | [101081755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081755/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [1615 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1615-s-clark-st/) | 800 ft S | Alteration or repair | Removal of existing revolving door and automatic cart door and replacment with storefront to match existing at ground floor of an existing 1-story grocery store. Existing egress door(s) to remain. Existing area of store: 74,156 sf area of work: 150 s.f. No change to existing construction class or us | $30,000 | [101081827](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081827/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Elevator | Replacement of door operator on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 22-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100197264) | Not listed | [101089358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089358/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1340 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-s-state-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020510. | $16,000 | [B200509779](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509779/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [1401 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1401-s-state-st/) | 0.20 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: interior floors of attached parking garage. | $8,400 | [B200479210](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479210/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [1400 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1400-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: in dental office first floor. | $5,000 | [B200479498](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479498/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [1327 S Plymouth Ct](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1327-s-plymouth-ct/) | 0.23 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing other. Specific location: unit f at the panel and on the exterior service. | $2,023 | [B200478395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478395/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: 2 floors of interior garage - critical examination. | $220,000 | [B200474913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474913/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [50 E 16th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/50-e-16th-st/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: ext bldg inspection - acg critical examination. | $30,500 | [B200475015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475015/) |

## 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 W 15th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [64 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/64-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [707 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [745 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/745-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024
- [747 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/747-w-15th-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025
- [763 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/763-w-15th-st/): newest permit Oct 31, 2025
- [1000 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [1070 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1070-w-15th-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [1111 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1111-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [1150 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1150-w-15th-st/): newest permit Aug 20, 2025
- [3111 W 15th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3111-w-15th-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025

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