# Building permits at 648 W 61st Pl, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 30: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (12 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 30, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $20,775 | [B200480593](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480593/) | | Dec 29, 2020 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $19,250 | [100904211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100904211/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2026 | [621 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-61st-pl/) | 290 ft E | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Renovation to an existing 2 story 4 dwelling unit building w/ new duplex from 1st floor to basement interior alterations and installation of new interior finishes new rear open wood porch upgrades to mechanical electrical and plumbing systems(occupancy group R2; type IIIA construction) | $350,000 | [101083075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083075/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [631 W 62nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/631-w-62nd-st/) | 450 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: new rear 19'-4" x 22'-0" flat concrete patio. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, adjacent to house at rear | $8,000 | [B200471050](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471050/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [648 W 62nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/648-w-62nd-st/) | 330 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $18,800 | [B101082215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082215/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 800 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1770 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement to the house only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $34,976 | [B200472712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472712/) | | May 11, 2026 | [543 W 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/543-w-61st-st/) | 790 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - conversion of existing single-family residence to two unit residential building. Work calls for selected demolition, new plan layout; repairs to existing porch; new siding, windows and roof shingles; new mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems and new rear wood exit stairs as per | $150,000 | [101079602](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079602/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [B101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086506/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [508 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/508-w-61st-pl/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: flat roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003460. | $30,000 | [B200479356](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479356/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $5,000 | [B200475564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475564/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6101 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6101-s-green-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: east elevation. | $2,500 | [B200475575](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475575/) | | May 18, 2026 | [747 W 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/747-w-63rd-st/) | 0.25 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200455365](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455365/) | | May 12, 2026 | [6126 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6126-s-green-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC. Existing 2 story masonry 2 flat. Gut rehab of exist. 1St and 2nd floors.. Duplex existing 1st floor unit with existing basement. New drywall, framing, MEP. Replace existing 2 story rear open wood porch, same size as previous. All work per approved architectural plans. Occup type R-5 (2 | $120,000 | [101082172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082172/) | ## 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 61st Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [621 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [552 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/552-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [508 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/508-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [3527 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3527-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 - [3530 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3530-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Aug 4, 2026 - [3743 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3743-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 25, 2024 - [3854 W 61st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3854-w-61st-pl/): newest permit Oct 17, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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