# Building permits at 70 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. Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Feb 27, 2025: Replacement general contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 22 more permits since May 1. Five are for new buildings, the nearest 690 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 27, 2025 | Other | For permit 101060394: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200415205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200415205/) | | Jan 30, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 1019 CBC - interior alterations to existing 1-story mcdonalds. Occupancy A-2, construction type IIB. | $200,000 | [101060394](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060394/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 22 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 13 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5517 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-michigan-ave/) | 370 ft SE | 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/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5522 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-s-state-st/) | 900 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [211 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/211-e-garfield-blvd/) | 720 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: frame work only - initial buildout of 4,570 sqft unfinished tenant space as a part of a building code violation correction (hansen case id: 700933), ground floor in an existing 1 story building with basement, basement storage and staff only(zoning class b1-2, existing tavern use | $90,000 | [101077256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077256/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5431 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5431-s-wabash-ave/) | 400 ft NW | 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/) | 270 ft W | 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 23, 2026 | [5514 S Indiana Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-s-indiana-ave/) | 610 ft SE | 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/) | 940 ft NW | 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/) | 710 ft SW | 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/) | 690 ft SW | 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/) | 460 ft NW | 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/) | 500 ft NW | 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 4, 2026 | [5348 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-s-michigan-ave/) | 740 ft N | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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 10, 2026 | [5610 S Prairie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-prairie-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement sump pumps. | $700 | [B200508591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508591/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | 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/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5312 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | New building | 5A residential3 flat, slab on grade, new construction ground up with 3 dwelling units, frame, new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, new rear ongrade parking pad w/ EV, fence | $450,000 | [101080044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080044/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [5315 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5315-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.21 mi N | New building | 5A residential 3 flat, slab on grade, new frame construction ground up - 3 dwelling units, all new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, new rear on grade parking slab w/ EV, fence | $450,000 | [101080053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080053/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | 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/) | 0.23 mi NW | 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/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 23:33 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one's own risk. Map, both permits at this address and 22 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/70-e-garfield-blvd/