# Building permits at 655 W 65th St, Chicago, IL

39 permits on record here. The newest, Jan 16: Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 boiler - hot water. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. One is a new building, 1,000 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 3 boiler - hot water(laars magnatherm, mgh3000nhc3fx, basement mechanical room) 2 boiler - hot water(laars neotherm, ntv850, basement mechanical room). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 inte | $400,000 | [B200455979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455979/) |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 2500lb capacity, 200fpm, 14-floor, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008226) | $47,550 | [101041765](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101041765/) |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one (1) scaffold dates 07/28/2022 through 07/28/2023 | $111 | [100982171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100982171/) |
| Jun 30, 2021 | New building | Replace (3) sbjah4-1d65b-dl antennas w/ (3)nnh4-65b-r6h4 antennas on pos. 1.Install (3) air6449 n77 antennas on pos. 2.Install (3) nnh4-65b-r6h4 antennas on pos. 3.Install (1) dc9-48-60-24-pc16-ev.install (3) cbc78t-ds-43 diplexers.install (1) dc12-48-60-0-25eremove (6) cm1007-dbpxbc-003 diplexers.r | $10,000 | [100929062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100929062/) |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Electrical | Antenna modification on exisiting wireless site | $10,000 | [B100928507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100928507/) |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Decommissioning of a wireless site (removal of obsolete antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets only-no removal of mono-poles/towers or any structural components). T-mobile to remove former clearwire equipment from the site.site id: ch52xc201 | $12,000 | [100903293](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100903293/) |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Electrical | Removal of wireless equipment | $12,000 | [B100902894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100902894/) |
| Aug 4, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Major robert h lawrence apartments consists of a fourteen-story residential building plus penthouse and machine room levels with a class A-2 occupancy and type 1-a construction. An existing two car duplex elevator system serves each floor. Project scope includes all work needed to modernize the buil | $1,222,270 | [100841821](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100841821/) |
| Jul 23, 2020 | Electrical | Retro fitting existing flourcent lighting with UL listed led lights. | $2,800 | [B100883566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100883566/) |
| Apr 8, 2020 | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 2500lb capacity, 14-floor, 200fpm, ewgt, passnger ewlevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev008226) | $666,180 | [100870185](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100870185/) |
| Apr 24, 2019 | Other | Revision to permit no. 100758819 To change general contractor to keytower LLC | Not listed | [100816104](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100816104/) |
| Mar 15, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Replace (6) existing antennas w/ (6) new. Remove (6) exsiting rrus. Install (6) new rrus. Decom exsiting umts, remove (6) umts, reconnect exsiting umts. Replace exsiting power plant & battery rack w/new. Remove exsiting shelves | $15,000 | [100805569](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100805569/) |
| Nov 21, 2018 | Other | Reinstate permit #100758819 | Not listed | [100794239](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100794239/) |
| May 30, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing rru with new rru as per plans. No new cabinets.at&t site#il1527previous bp#100689960 | $10,000 | [100758819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100758819/) |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Electrical | Replace 6 existing antennas with new at existing wireless site | $15,000 | [B100758707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100758707/) |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Electrical | Change electrical contractor on building permit # 100481207 issued on 06/09/2014. The new contractor is spurlock & son | Not listed | [B100740225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100740225/) |
| Dec 3, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Mechanical only: replace existing slab radiation heating system in all 192 tenant units of 14-story residential building. Replace radiant heat with new hot water fan coil units.oil units. | $400,000 | [100722653](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100722653/) |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Install 3 new remote radio units to existing telecom rooftop site.at&t site#il1527previous a.p#100674266 | $5,000 | [100689960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100689960/) |
| Oct 11, 2016 | Other | Reinstatement of permit #100574509 for 50% of the original cost + a $50 processing fee. | Not listed | [100674266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100674266/) |
| Jul 1, 2016 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold from 7/3/16 to 7/3/17. | Not listed | [100658052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100658052/) |
| Jul 2, 2015 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold from 7/3/15 to 7/3/16 | Not listed | [100603082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100603082/) |
| Feb 19, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Swapping 6 existing antennas for 9 long term evolution antennas on existing rooftop loadframe.at&t site #il1527previous a.p #100402030 | $10,000 | [100574509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100574509/) |
| Jan 23, 2015 | Electrical | Cameras at lawrence | $113,000 | [B100577887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100577887/) |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Maintenance on existing equipment | $5,000 | [B100576179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100576179/) |
| Jul 3, 2014 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 scaffold from 7/8/14 to 7/8/15 | Not listed | [100548791](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100548791/) |
| Jun 9, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Accessiblity: (2) areas-of-rescue-assistance on each dwelling floor. Life safey: sprinkler system installed in all non-dwelling areas. Plumbing: plumbing riser replacement. Structure: facade repairs | $1,433,425 | [100481207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100481207/) |
| May 7, 2014 | Roofing | Remove existing wireless communication equipement from roof 100132645 10-24-2006 | $25,000 | [100539560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100539560/) |
| May 4, 2014 | Electrical | Decommission existing cell site 8831259, remove antennas lines and equipment | $12,500 | [B100539066](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100539066/) |
| Apr 10, 2013 | Elevator | Erect 2hr fire rated frame wall (5/8 gyp) and class "b" fire door to separate water tank from elevator equipment in existing machine room. | $2,800 | [100485276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100485276/) |
| Dec 27, 2012 | Electrical | Replace antennas | $500 | [B100472133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100472133/) |
| Nov 1, 2012 | Electrical | Install three (3) 20 amp branch circuits from existing panel for additional telecom equipment | $1,500 | [B100465069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100465069/) |
| Oct 25, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove 22 stairwell doors & frames and replace with new B label fire rated doors and frames in an existing residential apartment building | $30,000 | [100415768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100415768/) |
| Aug 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 9 antennas with new technology and add 3 new antennas to an existing wireless communications site | $60,000 | [100402030](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100402030/) |
| Jun 1, 2011 | Electrical | Install a new rack to support a new piece of dc powered equipment in a cell site. | $500 | [B100396568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100396568/) |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Install 5 new antennas and 1 new equipment cabinet on and existing roof top wireless communications facility as per plans. | $50,000 | [100321004](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100321004/) |
| Aug 7, 2009 | Plumbing | Remove and replace existing plumbing fixtures 12 water closets,14 lavatories,12 shower faucets,3 flush valves and 1 urinal all work same as existing. | Not listed | [100304981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100304981/) |
| Jul 7, 2009 | Electrical | Disconnect 2-boilers and 1- hot water heater. Reconnect 2- boilers, and 1- hot water heater | $6,500 | [B100299775](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100299775/) |
| Jul 7, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 2 sky climber - modular for critical exam from 6/25/08 to 9/25/08. | Not listed | [100245966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100245966/) |
| Oct 24, 2006 | New building | Proposed communication site on existing building with indoor equipment located in penthouse as per plans. | $50,000 | [100132645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100132645/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | [6550 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6550-s-union-ave/) | 570 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,000 | [B200512429](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512429/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [6401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6401-s-halsted-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | New building | Permit expires on 11/09/2026 erection starts: 9/11/2026, erection ends: 9/12/2026. Englewood music festivalmobile stage - 1 day event (9/12/2026) erect one (1) stageline mobile stage sl260 32x24 with 8x8 sr, sl wingserect 9/11/2026- remove 9/12/2026assembly | $10,000 | [101088236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088236/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [710 W 65th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/710-w-65th-st/) | 330 ft W | 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 | [B200456626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456626/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [6401 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6401-s-halsted-st/) | 1,000 ft NW | 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 | [B200456623](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456623/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [6424 S Parnell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6424-s-parnell-ave/) | 940 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x25'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $5,000 | [B200440743](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200440743/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [6531 S Green St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6531-s-green-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200511908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511908/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [6335 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6335-s-halsted-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 ibrc- alteration to 2 existing college class rooms, 1,500 sq.ft. On the 2nd floor of existing 2 story college building. Displays for teaching methods only in a higher education building, occupancy group B, type 1-b construction, architectural, electrical only, no change to plumbing or | $75,000 | [101082119](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082119/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [664 W Marquette Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/664-w-marquette-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101018758 must begin work and or request inspection no later than ***august 2026*** on permit no 101018758 | Not listed | [101083927](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083927/) |

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