# Building permits at 720 S Wells St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3M alteration or repair at 717 S Wells St, permitted Jun 16.

45 permits on record here. The newest, Oct 30, 2024: Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits (40 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 820 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2024 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 210 FT., max. Height: 290 FT. Location: all elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200403794](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200403794/) |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: conversion of model residential unit gallery and accessory office into dwelling unit (#2903). Follows previous conversion of dwelling unit to create residential unit gallery and accessory office under 100888023. No structural work (occupancy group R-2, B; construction type ia) | $100,000 | [101047188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101047188/) |
| Jul 5, 2023 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist belts on (1) one eg passenger elevator car 3, 3000lbs capacity, 29 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (a/p #100719955) | Not listed | [101022945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101022945/) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Fire systems | Relocate (3) fa visuals, permit no. 100958836 | $1,500 | [B101010357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101010357/) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Sign | One (1) set of non-illuminated individual letters reading "townhomes at the cooper the reed polk street riverwalk w/arrow, mounted to the south elevation of building facing polk street (94669_nl-01_c2-8_c01_the_reed_chicago_il). | $4,000 | [101007562](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101007562/) |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Sign | One (1) set of non-illuminated individual letters reading "townhomes at the cooper the reed polk street riverwalk w/arrow, mounted to the east elevation of building facing wells street (94669_nl-01_c2-7_c01_the_reed_chicago_il). | $4,000 | [101007561](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101007561/) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Other | Replace electrical contractor on permit #100958836 | Not listed | [B101010237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101010237/) |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Electrical | Provide btu and water usage metering devices to 3- tenant areas onto the building automation system | $29,000 | [B100966808](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100966808/) |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert CBRC 2019: alterations and change of occupancy of ground floor retail (tenant address is 712 S wells) to coffee shop (b, less than 50 occupants). Alterations to mechancial, plumbing and electrical distribution systems and exterior curtainwall for entry and ventilation. No structural work.  | $200,000 | [100958836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100958836/) |
| Sep 10, 2021 | Other | Permit expires on 11/10/2021 erection starts: 9/14/2021, erection ends: 9/15/2021. Self cert - taylor johnson cirrus groundbreaking tent event in the empty lot next to the cooper. 1-30X30 tent. Partytime/hdo productions, inc. Self certification conditional approval subjet to field inspection aor cer | $2,000 | [100939129](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100939129/) |
| Feb 18, 2021 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect one scaffold from 02/18/2021 to 02/18/2022. | Not listed | [100909506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100909506/) |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 403268575 job # 103182142 | $2,099 | [B100900930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100900930/) |
| Sep 16, 2020 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: convert one existing dwelling unit (#2903) in an existing high-rise to an accessory residential marketing office. No change to building height or floor area. No structural work. (Occupancy group R-2, B; type 1a construction) | $400,000 | [100888023](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100888023/) |
| Nov 20, 2019 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (1) scaffold from 11-20-2019 to 11-20-2020 | Not listed | [100851685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100851685/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | The riverwalk at southbank | $6,000 | [100846163](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846163/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | Wells street plaza | $5,000 | [100846157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846157/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | Directional messages side a up arrow harrison street overlook riverwalk side B up arrow wells street plaza the cooper | $3,500 | [100846155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846155/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | Directional messages the cooper - wells street plaza - harrison street overlook | $5,000 | [100846053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846053/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | Harrison street overlook | $5,000 | [100846052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846052/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | Directional messages: side a up arrow harrison street overlook riverwalk side B left arrow harrison street | $3,500 | [100846040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846040/) |
| Nov 6, 2019 | Sign | The riverwalk at southbank.6 mile from madison st | $6,000 | [100846039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100846039/) |
| Jun 27, 2019 | New building | Direct developer services revision to permit number 100763287; revision to an existing column on level 3; as per plans | $150,000 | [100812108](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100812108/) |
| May 17, 2019 | Sign | The cooper parking signage | $10,000 | [100813604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100813604/) |
| Sep 24, 2018 | Sign | Installing a monument sign that will display: the cooper southbank. | $2,500 | [100778673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100778673/) |
| Sep 14, 2018 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 3 scaffold from 09/14/2018 to 09/14/2019. | Not listed | [100783115](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100783115/) |
| Aug 1, 2018 | Fire systems | Installation of high rise fa system having 1-29+ph fls. CK#136558;$750.00. | Not listed | [B100697510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100697510/) |
| Jul 12, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services: revision to permit #100672084. Revisions include added guardrail at l2 roof as well as changes to lobby/retail/package room and addition of pump room/electrical room to serve site open spaces. | $100,000,000 | [100763287](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100763287/) |
| May 11, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services: revision to permit #100672084 to a type 1-a, 28-story, 452 d.u., 230 parking spaces, and 2 off street loading spaces. Various changes throughout including changes to unit bathrooms, kitchens, amenity space layouts, finish materials, guardrails at roof. See narrative for co | $100,000,000 | [100744901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100744901/) |
| Apr 6, 2018 | New building | Direct developer services: below grade concrete vault for water feature pump-room. New concrete retaining walls, elevated wood walkway on wood piles, drinking fountains, water feature, playground equipment, 4ft high metal fence, guardrails & landscaping | $12,000,000 | [100709349](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100709349/) |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (2) scaffolds from 3-1-18 to 3-1-19 | Not listed | [100748628](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100748628/) |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services: revision to permit #100667054. Below grade cast in place concrete revision to foundation system. | $250,000 | [100742930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100742930/) |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services: revision to permit #10067208 structural post tension directional changes on the tower floors (l07-l30) and other minor structural changes (l06-roof). | $100,000,000 | [100714450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100714450/) |
| Dec 28, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services: revision to permit #100674816 (developer services application d15113-02) for minor structural changes to levels 1-5 and new retaining wall at grade. | $10,000,000 | [100714445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100714445/) |
| Oct 13, 2017 | Grading | Soil relocation and re-grading | Not listed | [100728774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100728774/) |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Elevator | Installation of six (6) traction elevators; one (1) 4000lb.cap, 500 fpm, 29 floors. Three (3) 3000lb.cap, 500 fpm, 28 floors. Two (2) 35000lb.cap,200 fpm, 5 floors. Pursuant to the plans submitted. | $2,387,000 | [100719955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100719955/) |
| Aug 4, 2017 | New building | Phase 2 tie-in and climb schedule for a liebherr 316 ec-h 12 temporary tower crane, as per plans. | $60,000 | [100694420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100694420/) |
| May 16, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of a honeywell building automation system | $121,000 | [B100705608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100705608/) |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Elevator | Installation of a dual temporary 8000lb.cap, 30-floors rack and pinion personnel hoist. Pursuant to the plans submitted for elevator permit. | $92,000 | [100697835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100697835/) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | New building | Installation of dual - us-8000lbs rack and pinion elevator | $92,000 | [100693449](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100693449/) |
| Feb 6, 2017 | New building | Full building permit submittal. 28 Stories, 452 dwelling units. 230 Parking spaces and 2 off-street loading spaces. | $50,000,000 | [100672084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100672084/) |
| Nov 17, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Direct developer service - revision to permit #100667154, update previously approved caisson details as per plans | $1,600,000 | [100667703](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100667703/) |
| Oct 28, 2016 | New building | Phase 1 foundation design for the installation and operation of a liebherr 316 ec-h 12 temporary tower crane, as per plans. | $60,000 | [100668274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100668274/) |
| Oct 19, 2016 | New building | Structural only permit for levels 1 through 5 to the underside of level 6- 720 south wells street | $100,000,000 | [100674816](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100674816/) |
| Sep 6, 2016 | Other | Revision to permit #100667054 to change the mason of record to pepper construction company. | Not listed | [100668169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100668169/) |
| Aug 30, 2016 | New building | Building d : foundation only for a 27 story 452 dwelling unit building with 246 parking spaces- 720 south wells street | $1,600,000 | [100667054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100667054/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | [701 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-s-wells-st/) | 150 ft NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 155 FT., max. Height: 325 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200515209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515209/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/) | 85 ft E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 6th flr. | $6,749 | [B200510250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510250/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [651 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/651-s-wells-st/) | 240 ft N | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on (2) two ewgt passenger elevators north & south cars, 2100lbs capacity, 9 floors (8 floors-north car), subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev009524). | Not listed | [101087428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087428/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/) | 85 ft E | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: interior alterations to existing 6th floor data center (includes replacement of 5 existing ahus with 6 new crah units, new air cooled chillers on the roof, roof modification to accomodate new units & new guard rail and grating surrounding the units) (occupany group B & s-1. Type IA con | $3,000,000 | [101079611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079611/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | [800 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-clark-st/) | 850 ft E | Other | For permit 101079923: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514787/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [732 S Financial Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-s-financial-pl/) | 290 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2900 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: exterior facade. | $100,000 | [B200512830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512830/) |
| Sep 22, 2026 | [732 S Financial Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-s-financial-pl/) | 290 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 90 FT. Location: exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200512568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512568/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [161 W Harrison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/161-w-harrison-st/) | 600 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 70sq. FT., Excavation = yes. Location: exteior wall. | $95,965 | [B200480476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480476/) |
| Jul 19, 2026 | [800 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-clark-st/) | 850 ft E | Other | For permit 101079923: replacement general contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475968/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [601 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-s-la-salle-st/) | 820 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: non-structural interior demolition within an existing seven-story heavy timber type IV building with basement. No change of use and the building will remain fully sprinklered. (Occupancy R-2; contruction type iv) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $150,000 | [101083623](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083623/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [910 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/910-s-wells-st/) | 820 ft S | New building | 2019 CBC: Direct developer services - piles (vertical penetration) only permit. Installation of (225) piles that are hp 14x73 (14"x14.5") and hp 14x102 (14"x14.75") and approximately 77' below grade for mixed use building occupancy groups a-3,m,r-2,s-2; construction type IA consultant reviewer: v3 c | $1,250,000 | [101065912](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065912/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [527 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-s-wells-st/) | 800 ft N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a rooftop water tower only (previously demolished without a permit) | $1,001 | [B101083276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101083276/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [850 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-s-clark-st/) | 990 ft SE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 140 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470642/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 32 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [700 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/700-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $806,000 | [B200511773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511773/) |
| Sep 23, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 400 FT. Location: north and south. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200512931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512931/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081528. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 14th 30th floor. | Not listed | [B200511038](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511038/) |
| Sep 16, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081528. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 30th floor. | Not listed | [B200507128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507128/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101084564. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: floors 14 and 30. | Not listed | [B200507276](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507276/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 14th and 30th floor. | $18,290 | [B200511024](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511024/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [536 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/536-s-clark-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install other. Specific location: 8th floor. | $45,414 | [B200510063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510063/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [600 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-s-federal-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: remove and replace existing security turnstiles on ground floor at both the north main entrance and south rear entrance corridor. Install new security -circlelock- turnstile and hollow metal egress door at north entrance. Install new pairs of hollow metal swing doors at the sout | $299,280 | [101086734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086734/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations in existing office building on the 29th floor, office suite 2950. New partitions, doors, ceilings, lighting, millwork, and finishes. Associated electrical, mechanical and plumbing work as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construction) | $500,000 | [101085782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085782/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 101074909: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478582/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 101074908: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478580/) |
| Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 101073892: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478577/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services 2019 CBC: revision to 101032812 to full building permit and associated site work as revised 22-story residential apartment building (occupancy R-2, s-2 & m and construction type ia) with 388 units and parking garage and ground floor retail. Consultant reviewer: globetrotter | $208,000 | [101082355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082355/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | New inmstallation of temporary single 8000lb capacity, 22-floor, 275fpm, rack & pinion construction/ personnel hoist, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $92,000 | [101086889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086889/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [640 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/640-s-federal-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Nonstructural interior replacment of electrical, plumbing and finishes, install of washer anfd dryer (no floor alterations). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 702. | $750 | [B200478164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478164/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [425 S Financial Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/425-s-financial-pl/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 39-floor, passenger elevator(h6), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(#145038) | $4,200 | [101086621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086621/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101032812. Affects: 415 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200479599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479599/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: 28th floor dv trader cafe. | $25,000 | [B200477909](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477909/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi S | New building | Hoist permit installation of temporary us-8000 single rack and pinion construction hoist. | $92,000 | [101085661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085661/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Elevator | New installation of three(3) 3500lb capacity, 21-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $1,460,000 | [101086337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086337/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [47 W Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/47-w-polk-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration of 265 square feet of interior professional services space on the first floor of an existing 3 story building. Occupancy group B; type IIIA construction. | $160,000 | [101084423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084423/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 19100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south & west exterior facade. | $400,000 | [B200475500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475500/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [720 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/720-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | Permit expires on 08/25/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026, erection ends: 9/13/2026. Near south planning board lite festcanopy- reinstate 101057850 2 day event (9/12-13/2025)erect one (1) 30x33 (9mx10m) structure, and one (1) 30x66 (9mx20m) structure tent.erect 9/9/2026- remove 9/13/2026assembly | $9,000 | [101085186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085186/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 160 FT. Location: south & west exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200473931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473931/) |
| Jun 12, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Other | For permit 101081528: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473915/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-crt 2019 CBRC; tenant buildout of 767 SQ FT on the 14th floor including electrical and mechanical. (Occupancy group B, type IA construction) revision to original permit 101081528 | $80,000 | [101084564](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084564/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [740 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 710. | $2,050 | [B200470989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470989/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 28th floor. | $6,000 | [B200471047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471047/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [440 S La Salle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/440-s-la-salle-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 14th & 30th floor. | $40,000 | [B200471039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471039/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [711 S Dearborn St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/711-s-dearborn-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: elevator pit and elevator machine room. | $2,000 | [B200469435](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469435/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 11 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment 1007. | $14,259 | [B200467700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467700/) |
| May 9, 2026 | [740 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-s-federal-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 710. | $6,900 | [B200467317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467317/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Wells St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026
- [725 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/725-s-wells-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026
- [701 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026
- [651 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/651-s-wells-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [800 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [801 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [611 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-s-wells-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [839 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-s-wells-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026
- [910 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/910-s-wells-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026
- [527 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/527-s-wells-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026

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