# Building permits at 656 W 59th St, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Sep 22, 2025: Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits (7 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $21,490 | [B101073257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101073257/) |

## 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), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 530 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 460 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [B101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086507/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 460 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086507/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/) | 430 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 970 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Alter existing wireless communication facility on monopole: install 24 FT pole extension; install (4) mw dish antennas; (2) raycap boxes; associated cabling; within leased area at the foot of the tower: install ice canopy; install equpment cabinet. (New line network site englewood / atc project 1545 | $200,000 | [101080247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080247/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [5847 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5847-s-halsted-st/) | 670 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $18,000 | [B200477303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477303/) |
| Jun 24, 2026 | [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/) | 470 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). Location: west, east and north property lines. | $20,000 | [B200475388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475388/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 0.21 mi S | 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/) |

## 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 59th St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [713 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/713-w-59th-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026
- [732 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [841 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/841-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024
- [843 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/843-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025
- [937 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/937-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024
- [315 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-w-59th-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2026
- [1001 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-w-59th-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [148 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/148-w-59th-st/): newest permit Feb 27, 2026
- [1209 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [1210 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1210-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/656-w-59th-st/