# Building permits at 7 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M new building at 5339 S State St, permitted Sep 2.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 500 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior of the burger king. | $3,500 | [B200441575](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441575/) |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), kitchen, prep area, bathrooms, customer wait area. | $5,000 | [B200442022](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442022/) |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Remodel of existing restaurant to burger king | $75,000 | [100659386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100659386/) |
| Nov 30, 2015 | Electrical | 1.) Provide and install (5) 120v 20amp 1ph 1 pole circuits 2.) provide and install (5) 208v 20amp 1ph 2 pole circuits 3.) provide and install (2) 120v 30amp 1 ph 1 pole circuits | $2,200 | [B100625631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100625631/) |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Electrical | Pull up to 15 low voltage cat5/6 data lines, terminate and test connect to patch-panel, router, or switch | $500 | [B100569563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100569563/) |
| Jun 12, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Self-certification interior alterations to existing one story restaurant facility as per plans. | $150,000 | [100533445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100533445/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [5522 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-s-state-st/) | 230 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade. | $12,000 | [B200510395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510395/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 640 ft W | Other | For permit 101058327: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514273/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5517 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-michigan-ave/) | 850 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit#101041165 inspection must be scheduled by may 2027 | Not listed | [101089243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089243/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC - spr 2019 CBC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app # 100945446 for basement alterations, new bedroom on 1st floor and kitchen renovation on 2nd floor to an existing 2 story, 2 du, brick building with basement (occ. R-5; Type iii-b const.) | $50,000 | [101086640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086640/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5431 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5431-s-wabash-ave/) | 630 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior rooms. | $1,500 | [B200508325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508325/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/) | 450 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 story northeast car wash addition, 1 story retail addition, new roof, wood fence, and interior/exterior alterations for an existing 1 story gas station and car wash to address violations, per plans. | $175,000 | [101081215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081215/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/) | 700 ft N | Elevator | Perform like-for-like controller swap due to obsolete controller components on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 3-floor, hydraulic passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100154654) | $72,320 | [101086257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086257/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/) | 520 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101082947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082947/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/) | 500 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $550,000 | [101082946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082946/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 700 ft NE | Electrical | For permit 100945446: replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474832/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5419 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-s-wabash-ave/) | 730 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: right back side of building. | $1,000 | [B200472348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472348/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 740 ft W | Electrical | For permit 101058329: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101058329. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200474191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474191/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [49 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/49-w-garfield-blvd/) | 640 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 3 story 3 unit frame residential building with basement, front balconies on each floor, rear wood 3 story open decks with stairs and rear concrete 3 car parking pad as per plans. | $550,000 | [101082231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082231/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 640 ft W | Plumbing | For permit 101058327: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474179/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 740 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058329 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101058329 | Not listed | [101084542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084542/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 640 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058327 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101058327 | Not listed | [101083988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083988/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/) | 710 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back building. | $1,000 | [B200462420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462420/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: repair conduit located outside of front entrance.. | $1,500 | [B200512994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512994/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tower. | $79,000 | [B200510280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510280/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 0.19 mi N | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new 2 story dance studio building (occupancy group B; construction type iiia) v3 companies of IL | $15,600,000 | [101071666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071666/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $4,000 | [B200477351](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477351/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 0.19 mi N | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: mixed use. Project area: 0.55 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200412640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412640/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 0.21 mi N | Plumbing | For permit 101063868: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472846/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5348 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | For permit b200005646: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472998/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on E Garfield Blvd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [40 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Jul 24, 2026
- [70 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Feb 27, 2025
- [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [215 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/215-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [227 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/227-e-garfield-blvd/): newest permit Nov 6, 2024

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