# Building permits at 718 W 54th Pl, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $5.3M project at 5515 S Lowe Ave, permitted Jul 21. One permit on record here. The newest, Apr 14, 2025: Rehabilitate existing 2 story masonry two unit residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 20 19 CBRC: rehabilitate existing 2 story masonry two unit residence. Build out basement and duplex with first floor. Architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing disciples are involved. (Occupancy R-5; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101063377](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063377/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 430 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior fence repair. | $5,000 | [B200512875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512875/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 430 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: whole store. | $280 | [B200512512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512512/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [834 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-w-garfield-blvd/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: permit plans for interior renovation of 3-story + basement brick building multi-unit (4du). New rear wood porch. New rear concrete stairs. New east side 6'h. Wood fence. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $318,144 | [101080039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080039/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5317 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-lowe-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200508606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508606/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/) | 930 ft S | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $32,000 | [B101086232](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086232/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [733 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/733-w-54th-st/) | 280 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101043892 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101043892. Separate admin change required to update contractor. | Not listed | [101087442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087442/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5515 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-s-lowe-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Roofing | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: roofing replacement with select MEP intervention requirements, remove and replace 2 existing exterior exit stairs. Structural peer review report. | $5,300,000 | [101080975](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080975/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 410 ft SW | 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), 1st floor only. | $100 | [B200473643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473643/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [740 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-w-garfield-blvd/) | 410 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: store. | $100 | [B200473637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473637/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior alteration & change of occupancy; tenant buildout for daycare, including alterations to toilet rooms; install new HVAC system, install new meter, electrical wiring, outlets, switches & fixtures (occupancy group e2; type IIIA construction) per plans certified plans corrections: | $46,000 | [101062415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062415/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [814 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006309 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101006309 | Not listed | [101089040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089040/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [900 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200507494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507494/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: first and second floors. | $5,000 | [B200476564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476564/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 290 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 2, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation. | $25,455 | [B200478169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478169/) | | Jun 27, 2026 | [5541 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-s-halsted-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of property. | $20,000 | [B200476561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476561/) | ## 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 54th Pl with permits, nearest house number first: - [915 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025 - [2222 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2222-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [3114 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3114-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Jan 22, 2025 - [3127 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3127-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Dec 8, 2024 - [3428 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3428-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [3434 W 54th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3434-w-54th-pl/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-09 14:12 UTC. 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