# Building permits at 6741 W 59th St, Chicago, IL Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 30: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 30, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and rear of home. | $5,000 | [B200464315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464315/) | | Mar 3, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 4.05 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,695 | [B200460527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460527/) | | Mar 3, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 7.29 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $18,851 | [B200460523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460523/) | | Feb 27, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, exterior. | $5,600 | [B200460530](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460530/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [5815 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5815-s-normandy-ave/) | 710 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $39,959 | [B200515276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515276/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5859 S New England Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5859-s-new-england-ave/) | 850 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC remove existing front concrete porch with stairs.erect new front porch/ramp with guardrail/handrail with stairs to an existing single family home. | $5,000 | [101086296](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086296/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5950 S Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5950-s-normandy-ave/) | 650 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $37,620 | [B200509056](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509056/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [5759 S Newcastle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5759-s-newcastle-ave/) | 910 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 9.6 kw. Array output: 6.16 kw. Includes 19.87 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $9,240 | [B200480011](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480011/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5854 S Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5854-s-oak-park-ave/) | 290 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replacement of exterior rear would deck and stair w/ open pergola above. (Occupancy group R-5, type VB construction). | $43,000 | [101084656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084656/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5806 S Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5806-s-natoma-ave/) | 950 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior replacement of cabinets, countertop, sink and faucet in kitchen only (no electrical work under this permit). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen only | $15,000 | [B200468183](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468183/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5758 S Newcastle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5758-s-newcastle-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement single family residence. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $80,000 | [101081981](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081981/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5854 S Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5854-s-oak-park-ave/) | 290 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: back porch. | $1,300 | [B200469366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469366/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5746 S Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-natoma-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 2nd floor frame addition, interior remodeling and alterations to an existing 1 story brick single family residence with basement as per plans. | $159,650 | [101085069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085069/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5718 S Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5718-s-rutherford-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x30'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $39,000 | [B200472492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472492/) | ## 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: - [6343 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6343-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [6300 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6300-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [6226 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6226-w-59th-st/): newest permit Jun 27, 2026 - [6125 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6125-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [6038 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6038-w-59th-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [5922 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5922-w-59th-st/): newest permit May 11, 2026 - [5801 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-w-59th-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [5757 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5757-w-59th-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [4307 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4307-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 24, 2026 - [4235 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4235-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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