# Building permits at 644 W 71st St, Chicago, IL Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 14: Installation of pole sign. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 14, 2026 | Sign | Installation of pole sign | $38,000 | [101082358](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082358/) | | May 4, 2026 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: mdf and main entries. | $39,000 | [B200468913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468913/) | | Apr 9, 2026 | New building | Roof replacement project with minor mechanical replacement work. | $2,300,000 | [101077317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077317/) | | Jan 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $10,700 | [B200455343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455343/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [718 W 72nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/718-w-72nd-st/) | 730 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - existing 3 story, 6- unit brick building with basement - gut rehab of interior units, to be the same layout with minor interior alterations, new half bath and new utilities, new windows and minor porch repair. (Occupancy group R-2, construction type iii-a) | $180,000 | [101080419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080419/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [7129 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7129-s-emerald-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing 3 dwelling unit residential building; existing basement unit to be demolished and a new layout per plans, new plumbing, electrical, and mechanical in all units, and new exterior wood stairs. | $10,000 | [101082777](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082777/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 320 ft W | Other | For permit 101056630: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481656/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 320 ft W | Other | For permit 101056630: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479506/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [7210 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7210-s-lowe-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: renovation to an existing 3 story 3 dwelling unit masonry building with basement interior alteration and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood porch upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group r5; type IIIA construction) | $225,000 | [101085216](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085216/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/) | 320 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101056630 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101056630 | Not listed | [101086519](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086519/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [7139 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7139-s-emerald-ave/) | 630 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 Spr - deconversion of 2nd flr kitchen with interior alterations to basement and exterior alterations (proposed windows and new door at basement level) to convert to transitional residence, max. 13 Occupants existing 2-story with basement (occupancy r-1, construction iii-a) per plans certified p | $60,000 | [101073473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073473/) | | May 15, 2026 | [7211 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7211-s-union-ave/) | 840 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbc:full building permit for two unit renovation and repair interior of building (occupancy group r5, type VA construction) conditional permit subject to field inspections | $45,000 | [101070375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101070375/) | | May 4, 2026 | [7000 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7000-s-parnell-ave/) | 970 ft NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 17 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 16 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement & units. | $750 | [B200468363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468363/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 21, 2026 | [7147 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7147-s-green-st/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101002844 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101002844 | Not listed | [101088755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088755/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [7205 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7205-s-halsted-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Other | For permit b200463286: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510681](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510681/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [7020 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - rebuild existing open wood porch per plans, same size and same location (occupancy R-5, construction 4a) | $12,000 | [101086989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086989/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [7046 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7046-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $1,800 | [B200472214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472214/) | | May 19, 2026 | [7020 S Normal Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7020-s-normal-blvd/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $1,000 | [B200471208](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471208/) | ## 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 71st St with permits, nearest house number first: - [721 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/721-w-71st-st/): newest permit Aug 10, 2026 - [834 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-w-71st-st/): newest permit Oct 11, 2025 - [913 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-71st-st/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025 - [1281 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1281-w-71st-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025 - [1315 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1315-w-71st-st/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025 - [1318 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1318-w-71st-st/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025 - [1340 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1340-w-71st-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2025 - [1458 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1458-w-71st-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026 - [1520 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1520-w-71st-st/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025 - [1713 W 71st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1713-w-71st-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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