# Building permits at 700 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 25 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 3, 2025: Alteration of existing communication equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits (4 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 3, 2025 | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $35,000 | [B200438582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438582/) | | Apr 2, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: 1st floor exterior on west elevation. | $39,767 | [B200012905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200012905/) | | Feb 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | De-commission of clearwire/sprint antennas, cabling,equipment cabinets, platform, associated contents and components. | $10,000 | [100958634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958634/) | | Jan 24, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Modification of existing wireless installation; installation of dish wireless antennas to existing monopole. Tower scope of work:install (3) proposed panel antennas (1 per sector) install ( 1) proposed tower platform mountinstall proposed jumpersinstall (6) proposed rrus (2 per sector)install (1) pr | $30,000 | [100956244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100956244/) | | Nov 18, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: upgradeexisting wireless antennas. Install 3 antenna(s), 4 rru(s) and 3 filters with related support equipment and wiring as per plans (occupancy group u; type IIB construction) | $50,000 | [100948924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100948924/) | | Nov 9, 2021 | Electrical | Replace existing cell phone radios with new | $12,000 | [B100947946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100947946/) | | Mar 6, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing wireless communications equipment. Remove (15) rrh's and (6) coax cables. Install (3) antennas, (9) rru's (2) ovp's (1 on tower, 1 in equipment shelter) and (1) 1-1/2" hybrid cable on existing monopole tower as per plans. | $40,000 | [100862549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100862549/) | | Feb 12, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of (3) new antennas - replacement of (15) radios with (9) new radios - installation of (1) ovp on the tower and (1) ovp on the ground - installation of hybrid cable | $1,000 | [B100862503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100862503/) | | Jul 3, 2018 | New building | Currently rooftop 3 with sled mounts for sprint will mount 1 new antennas per existing sled. Building is used for storage | $15,000 | [100751072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100751072/) | | Jun 18, 2018 | Electrical | 2500 Mhz antennas fiber cables power cables | $5,000 | [B100768209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100768209/) | | Mar 7, 2018 | Other | Reinstate permit 100711428 | Not listed | [100750444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100750444/) | | Jul 11, 2017 | Alteration or repair | DS-5. Remove 6 verizon antennas, install 9 new verizon antennas, and associated radio equipment at an existing wireless communications facility as per plans. VZW #126446. | $40,000 | [100711428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100711428/) | | Jul 10, 2017 | Electrical | Remove 6 verizon antennas, install 9 new verizon antennas and associated radio equipment at an existing wireless communications facility. | $5,000 | [B100714380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100714380/) | | May 1, 2017 | Alteration or repair | 800 SQ. FT. Of tuckpoint & 150 individual bricks to be replaced | $35,500 | [100702990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100702990/) | | May 26, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Modifying the existing wireless installation: install (3) new 1900mhz panel antennas; install (3) new 1900mhz rru(s); install (1) new 1900mhz du in existing mmbs; install (1) new growth cabinet; install (2) new hybrid cables as per plans site #: ch03xc031 previous app #: 100425538 | $15,000 | [100587940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100587940/) | | May 12, 2015 | Other | Installation of tma equipment to existing wireless facility | Not listed | [100593288](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100593288/) | | Apr 10, 2015 | Electrical | Upgrade to existing wireless equipment | $10,000 | [B100589691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100589691/) | | Mar 5, 2015 | Electrical | Install new tma ( splitter ) in existing coax lines | $3,500 | [B100583999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100583999/) | | Feb 6, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Repair of (1) wood bowstring truss over a one-story garage | $30,000 | [100560547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100560547/) | | Apr 16, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Installation of 3 new antennas and 3 new rru's on existing and new mounts to an existing rooftop wireless communications facility as per plans. Ch03xc031 | $30,000 | [100525864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100525864/) | | Jul 9, 2013 | Other | Replace antenna on existing monopole tower per engineers plans. | $1,000 | [100498926](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100498926/) | | Jun 26, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 100 bricks, tuckpoint and repair lintels. No structural | $8,300 | [100497279](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100497279/) | | May 8, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 6 of 9 existing antennas with new technology and add 3 new antennas with related electrical equipment to an existing rooftop wireless communications facility as per plans. Ch03xc031-e | $50,000 | [100425538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100425538/) | | Sep 14, 2011 | Alteration or repair | 1 Story garage truss repair as per plans | $30,000 | [100396331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100396331/) | | Jul 20, 2006 | Other | Maintenance for july 2006 | Not listed | [B100125832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100125832/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [707 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/707-w-harrison-st/) | 300 ft N | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 6 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200478624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478624/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [737 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/737-s-halsted-st/) | 870 ft SW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: inside store, for registers, monitors, etc. | $1,800 | [B200506803](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506803/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [601 W Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-polk-st/) | 720 ft SE | Electrical | Remove/replace two generator stack extensions at roof level. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior roof | $47,484 | [B200472500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472500/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 11, 2026 | [500 S Clinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-clinton-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $5,000 | [B200478992](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478992/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [500 S Clinton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/500-s-clinton-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking spot g011. | $5,775 | [B200478680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478680/) | ## 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 S Desplaines St with permits, nearest house number first: - [717 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [1001 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Dec 22, 2025 - [333 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/333-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [307 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/307-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [1101 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [210 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [120 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/120-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025 - [1733 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1733-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024 - [1813 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1813-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Feb 18, 2025 - [1930 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1930-s-desplaines-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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