# Building permits at 740 E Administration Dr, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M alteration or repair at 929 E 57th St, permitted Jul 29.

17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27: Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/2/2026. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 310 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | New building | Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Self-cert 2019/2022 ccc: erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: , erection ends: spr  | $20,000 | [101083866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083866/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 384 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 6. Install date: 8/15/2026; removal date: 8/16/2026. | Not listed | [B200480735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480735/) |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing service area toilet rooms including plumbing and elecrtrical (no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), lower level. | $50,000 | [B200447741](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447741/) |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to convert existing storage to new family restroom. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), main level near building entry. | $45,000 | [B200451049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451049/) |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing break room area including plumbing and electrical (no mechanical work under this permit). Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), lower level. | $60,000 | [B200446722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200446722/) |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install temporary 75 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 75 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 350 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 35 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 35 kw diesel generator. Install temporary 35 kw diesel generator. Install temporary | $900 | [B200439563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439563/) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | New building | Permit expires on 10/21/2025 erection starts: 8/28/2025, erection ends: 9/2/2025. Erect one (1) temporary mobile stage system using the "sl100" model stage at a size of 24' wide x 20' deep. This stage will be erected on 08/28/25 and dismantled on 09/02/25 - (note: the event starts on 08/29/2025 and  | $35,000 | [101073175](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073175/) |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to add partition for new private office with associated electrical work. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, second floor of the harold washington wing. | $25,000 | [B200432866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432866/) |
| Aug 8, 2024 | New building | Permit expires on 10/08/2024 erection starts: 8/23/2024, erection ends: 8/24/2024. Juan and only eventstent- 1 day event 8/24/2024 erect two (2) structures- one (1) 20x30 frame, and one (1) 30x50 frame.erect 8/23/2024- remove 8/24/2024assembly | $6,300 | [101057082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101057082/) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Sign | Install permanent illuminated channel letters on raceways onto east wall of building | $8,000 | [101049461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101049461/) |
| Jul 8, 2019 | New building | Permit expires on 09/08/2019 erection starts: 6/29/2019, erection ends: 6/29/2019. Tent- self cert 1 day event 6/29/19 push for excellence, erect one (1) 40'x70' (12mx21m) structure tents. Setup 6/29/19- remove 6/29/19 assembly .**** self certification **** conditional approval **** subject to field | $5,000 | [100826308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100826308/) |
| Aug 9, 2018 | New building | Permit expires on 10/09/2018 erection starts: 8/13/2018, erection ends: 8/13/2018. E Tent- self cert- 1 day event 8/13/18erect two (2) canopies, one (1) 20'x30' frame tent, one (1) 40'x60' frame tent. Setup 8/13/18- remove 8/13/18 assembly **** conditional approval **** subject to field inspection * | $7,500 | [100776659](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100776659/) |
| Sep 8, 2017 | New building | Permit expires on 11/08/2017 erection starts: 9/10/2017, erection ends: 9/12/2017. Tents- self cert- 1 day event 9/12/17 erect one (1) 20'x40', one (1) 20'x110', one (1) 30'x50', self-certification tent permit ** structural peer review ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor ce | $9,000 | [100724707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100724707/) |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Roofing | Replacement of five packaged rooftop units with five carrier packaged rooftop unit, two 12 1/2 ton, two 30 ton, one 50 ton, air cooled, r410a, located on the roof. Replace three remote condensing units with three carrier 20 ton remote condensing units, air cooled, r410a, located at grade. The units  | Not listed | [100500259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100500259/) |
| Jul 17, 2013 | Roofing | Replace (4) roof top units at 740 E 56th pl. | Not listed | [100500228](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100500228/) |
| Feb 18, 2010 | New building | Work to be done at 740 E. 56Th pl. Permit expires on 04/18/2010 erection starts: 2/17/2010, erection ends: 2/21/2010. Erect 15'x30' canopy for special event on february 20, 2010. Set up: feb 17, 2010 take down: feb 21, 2010 | $1,000 | [100329686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100329686/) |
| Feb 18, 2010 | New building | Work to be done at 740 E. 56Th pl. Permit expires on 04/18/2010 erection starts: 2/17/2010, erection ends: 2/21/2010. Erect 50'x60' canopy for a special event on feburary 20,2010. Set up: feb. 17, 2010 Take down: feb 21, 2010 | $1,000 | [100329685](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100329685/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/) | 940 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 400fpm, passenger elevator(#1-129), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100245870) | $65,000 | [101089117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089117/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 840 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101040218. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection . Specific location: all maglock door locations on ll,1,2,3,4,5 a | Not listed | [B200471773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471773/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [800 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-e-55th-st/) | 970 ft N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection . Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200472000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472000/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 310 ft NE | New building | Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026, erection ends: 06/19/2026. CBC 2019. 2026 Juneteenth bbq mobile stage at the dusable museum sculpture garden in washington park on june 19, 2026. 1-24X20 sl-100 stage with wings. Dusable museum with sound works production inc. | $3,000 | [101084205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084205/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space on level 2 and reconfigure adjacent phlebotomy lab. Consutltant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $625,000 | [101080854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080854/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 840 ft SE | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 8 sq/ft; n/w lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $500 | [101083247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083247/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 840 ft SE | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 33 sq/ft; n/e lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083246/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 840 ft SE | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 12 sq/ft; east lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083244/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 840 ft SE | Sign | Illuminated double faced monument sign; 81 sq/ft s/e lot location; n/w & s/e facing text; uchicago | $15,000 | [101083240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083240/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5746 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 940 ft S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 70 FT., max. Height: 205 FT. Location: smoke stack. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200471458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471458/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 840 ft E | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to core & shell permit # 101050651 to add stair between floors 8 and 8.5. No change to existing a-3, B or i-2 condition 1 occupancies. Construction type IA. | $250,000 | [101080833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080833/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space. (1B construction. B-business use) | $1,050,422 | [101084409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084409/) |

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