# Building permits at 643 E 71st St, Chicago, IL

Six permits on record here. The newest, Jan 8: Masonry lintel repairs to an existing masonry 4 story mixed used building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 0.20 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Masonry lintel repairs to an existing masonry 4 story mixed used building. No change to existing zoning or building occupancy. | $30,000 | [101074590](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074590/) |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Other | For permit 101063441: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200419008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200419008/) |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 3 story brick mix use bldg. Remove and replace the rear open exit stairs as per plans | $5,000 | [101063441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063441/) |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 1000 sqft | $30,000 | [101025565](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101025565/) |
| Nov 6, 2018 | New building | Shore existing structure and replace existing beams supporting the facade wall and the existing columns supporting the beams. | $10,000 | [100773376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100773376/) |
| Sep 28, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace two (2) existing open wood porches with new, same in type, size and location as existing, as per plans | $44,000 | [100785434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100785434/) |

## 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), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | [7206 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7206-s-champlain-ave/) | 740 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - interior renovation of existing multi-unit building at existing 2-story 3 d.u. Brick building w/basement, remove and replace existing rear porch, same size and location. (Occupancy class R-2, construction type iiia) | $65,000 | [101084445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084445/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [7122 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7122-s-rhodes-ave/) | 860 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1220 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: entire main roof of single-family residence - full. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019788. | $15,000 | [B200509678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509678/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [7037 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7037-s-rhodes-ave/) | 810 ft W | Alteration or repair | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480913/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [7016 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7016-s-rhodes-ave/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr - replacement of existing 2-story rear enclosed to new open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $26,000 | [101083898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083898/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [7147 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7147-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 630 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bathroom. | $15,702 | [B200471606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471606/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [7141 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7141-s-champlain-ave/) | 420 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1934 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: on top of the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02017. | $8,250 | [B200470025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470025/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [7040 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7040-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft E | Electrical | For permit 101080957: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469651/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [7040 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7040-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 850 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterions to existing police station to include new partitions and MEP changes as per plans. (Occupancy group B & i-3; type IIA construction.) | $145,000 | [101080957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080957/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | [7254 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7254-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 79 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200508419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508419/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [7002 S Rhodes Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7002-s-rhodes-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC. New one story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel open porch with stairs. New detached two car garage. 280 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $450,000 | [101084247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084247/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [7249 S St Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7249-s-st-lawrence-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: remove and replace existing enclosed rear stair same size, location for 3-story, 2 unit residential (occupancy R-3, construction iiib) | $55,000 | [101073375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073375/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-03 00:36 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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