# Building permits at 768 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $19M new building at 315 S Jefferson St, permitted Oct 5.

17 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west side on halsted brick replace, tuckpt, grind. | $17,950 | [B200438251](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438251/) |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 24 FT., max. Height: 42 FT. Location: facade on halsted profile. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200438268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438268/) |
| May 2, 2017 | Fire systems | Installation of class-i fa system with one-way communication system in a hotel on 1st fl and residential 2nd - 5th fls. CK#15914;$750.00. | Not listed | [B100702711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100702711/) |
| Apr 27, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Convertion from existing retail space to new 14 guest room hotel at existing mixed use building, work to be done at first floor only, as per plans.(conditional permit subject to field inspection) | $350,000 | [100668978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100668978/) |
| May 20, 2016 | Alteration or repair | New private roof deck addition to existing five story, 103 sro unit building, as per plans. | $30,000 | [100623073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100623073/) |
| Apr 19, 2016 | Alteration or repair | South and east elevations: exterior facade renovations to existing 103 sro unit, five story masonry building, as per plans. No change in occupancy. | $40,000 | [100623070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100623070/) |
| Dec 30, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Replace approx 9344 bricks and tuckpoint approx 2199sf with same red bricks on south elevation. Replace approx 3052 red bricks and tuckpoint approx 1556sf on (halsted) east elevations. Total of 12396 bricks being replaced. Replace stone base, stills and limestone bands on 1st floor of halsted side.  | $12,800 | [100627979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100627979/) |
| Jun 3, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit number 100525338. Minor layout changes to lower level & first floor common areas, of existing 103 sro unit, five story building, as per plans. | $8,000 | [100594170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100594170/) |
| Mar 11, 2015 | Elevator | Oia '235 S halsted st; 768 W jackson' installation of new roped hydraulic passenger elevator,2:1, 2000lb.cap.100fpm,2sss door, 7-floors(6-front,1-side opening). Pursuant to plans submitted. EV002487 | $155,000 | [100585065](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100585065/) |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Other | Transfer of existing permit number 100488488 electrical contractor to second city electrical corporation. | Not listed | [B100567726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100567726/) |
| Jun 24, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #100488488 for field revisions of new floor systems at south east and for center portion of building, as per plans. | $400,000 | [100525338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100525338/) |
| Mar 18, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Masonry tuckpointing the entire 5 story building | $597,450 | [100531764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100531764/) |
| Nov 26, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Interior buildout to an existing 103 sro 5 story masonry building, as per plans. Conditional permit, with certify corrections subject to a field inspection | $545,000 | [100488488](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100488488/) |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Demo of exsiting interior walls, door, windows, and plumbing fixtures of exsisting 5 story 103 (sr0) single room occupancy masonry building, as per plans. | $45,000 | [100466978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100466978/) |
| Feb 8, 2010 | Electrical | Fixing violations from case # 09m1 402888 | $7,000 | [B100329853](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100329853/) |
| Sep 10, 2009 | Roofing | Repair roof (no tear off)- all work same as existing (no structural work); subject to field inspections | $265,460 | [100309860](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100309860/) |
| Apr 23, 2008 | Electrical | Replacing existing emergency lights and exit signs and installing 16 new emergency lights (chicago approved). All work is to be done on exisitng circuits. | $16,000 | [B100233468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100233468/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | [234 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/234-s-halsted-st/) | 180 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: 1st floor,only. | $5,000 | [B200510582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510582/) |
| Sep 4, 2026 | [232 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/232-s-halsted-st/) | 190 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 2 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. | $500 | [B200509982](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509982/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [769 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/769-w-jackson-blvd/) | 80 ft S | Sign | Philly's bestexisting id flat box signlocation: north elevationsign facing:jackson blvdread: philly's best | $1,100 | [100861796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100861796/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 910 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:100873380. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: floors 14 & 15. | Not listed | [B200510552](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510552/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [40 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/40-s-halsted-st/) | 930 ft N | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 350sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: parking garage. | $113,803 | [B200510528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510528/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [728 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/728-w-jackson-blvd/) | 390 ft E | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: north, south and east. | $79,300 | [B200480969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480969/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [901 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-jackson-blvd/) | 800 ft W | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 single package dx unit(rheem, rgegyb240acg40bbada1d, roof) 1 single package dx unit(rheem, rgegyb180acg32bbada1d, roof). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, roof level. | $20,000 | [B200471740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471740/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [132 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-halsted-st/) | 540 ft N | Other | For permit 101079747: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506893/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [802 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/802-w-adams-st/) | 500 ft NW | Other | For permit 101079748: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506891/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [132 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-s-halsted-st/) | 540 ft N | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing (7) story mixed use masonry building w/ roof deck and attached garage...ground floor commercial unit only. Type IB construction. Use - restaurant (fully sprinkled building) | $170,000 | [101079747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079747/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [728 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/728-w-jackson-blvd/) | 390 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 170 FT., max. Height: 130 FT. Location: north elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200480972](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480972/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [210 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-s-desplaines-st/) | 760 ft NE | Sign | Empowerment resources internationalnew non-illuminated id wall sign location: east elevationsign facing: desplaines st.reads: empowerment resources international + logo | $3,500 | [101085318](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085318/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [210 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/210-s-desplaines-st/) | 760 ft NE | Sign | Empowerment resources internationalnew non-illuminated id wall sign location: north elevationsign facing: adams st.reads: empowerment resources international + logo | $3,500 | [101085317](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085317/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [802 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/802-w-adams-st/) | 500 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Interior & exterior alterations to existing (7) story mixed use masonry building w/ roof deck and attached garage...ground floor commercial unit only. Type IB construction. Use - restaurant (fully sprinkled building) | $225,000 | [101079748](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079748/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 910 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 18th floor. | $5,458 | [B200477150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477150/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [307 S Desplaines St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/307-s-desplaines-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 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), 1 interior common areas, first | $2,500 | [B200471236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471236/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [812 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/812-w-van-buren-st/) | 550 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: back facade. | $18,820 | [B200470608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470608/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [625 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-adams-st/) | 910 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to 18th floor office space. Work to include demo, new partitions, mechanical and electrical as per plans. No structural work. No change in use, b-business and construction type 1a | $160,000 | [101081343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081343/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [901 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-jackson-blvd/) | 800 ft W | Elevator | Modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators, cars 1 & 2; 2500lbs capacity @ 200fpm, 5 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002971). | $381,000 | [101083152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083152/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 2100lb capacity, 5-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | Not listed | [101088857](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088857/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Elevator | Remove ewgd passenger elevator with new one being installed under permit #101088857. | $10,000 | [101088856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088856/) |
| Oct 5, 2026 | [315 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/315-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new construction of a 9-story mixed use building with basement on caissons. The 1st floor will consist of residential lobby, 21 mechanized parking spaces, office, and retail tenant space with 52 residential units on the above floors. (Occupancy: R-2, m; construction type: 1b) consultan | $19,000,000 | [101081111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081111/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [565 W Quincy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/565-w-quincy-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 160 FT., max. Height: 210 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200513017](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513017/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [321 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-sangamon-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 100 FT. Location: south, west and east elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200513068](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513068/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [328 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/328-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 9. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 1. | $900 | [B200508574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508574/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [321 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: limited scope of work for revision to existing commercial lease space first floor for revised coffee bar area and new toilet room. Scope of work includes new wall partitions, electric, plumbing and limited mechanical for toilet exhaust | $75,000 | [101084919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084919/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [208 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/208-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self certification: interior only buildout of existing 4th floor tenant space for new office. Office space consists of commercial test kitchen, conference, individual office rooms and open office area. Scope of work includes new and existing mechanical HVAC, electric and plumbing. | $550,000 | [101085052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085052/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [566 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/566-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 4000lb capacity, and one(1) 3500lb capacity, 12-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $700,000 | [101087427](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087427/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [913 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/913-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.21 mi SW | Elevator | Door operator upgrade on ewgt passenger elevator car 1, 3000lbs capacity, 7 stops (8 floors) subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev005964). | Not listed | [101086625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086625/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [600 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.21 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101040631. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 2 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 7th floor - suites 700 & 750. | Not listed | [B200456099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200456099/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [610 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/610-w-adams-st/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | Permit expires on 09/15/2026 erection starts: 7/28/2026, erection ends: 7/28/2026. Self cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101071690 for the 2026 wcf events transunion picnic at heritage green park on july 28. Same 1-40ft x 80ft open pole tent. Blue peak tents. | $5,000 | [101085859](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085859/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [130 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/130-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations existing 4th floor office suite 450 within 5 story type IV ht construction. 5701 Sf area of work including partitions, plumbing, electrical, & mechanical for proposed kitchenette, offices. No change in use | $175,000 | [101085850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085850/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [321 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/321-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: south elev - 3rd & 1st floor. | $90,000 | [B200472235](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472235/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [566 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/566-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.25 mi E | Elevator | Installation of (1) single temporary rack & pinion personnel hoist, 8000lbs capacity @ 275fpm, 12 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | Not listed | [101084874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084874/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [566 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/566-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.25 mi E | New building | Hoist permit installation of temporary single 8000lbs construction hoist | $92,000 | [101082437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082437/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [130 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/130-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Elevator | Replace controller ("like for like") for ewgt freight elevator, 4000lbs capacity @ 100fpm, 6 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau insppection (ev000051). | $118,310 | [101083155](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083155/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [130 S Jefferson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/130-s-jefferson-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations existing 3rd floor office suite 350 within 5 story type IV ht construction. 4689 Sf area of work including partitions, plumbing, electrical, & mechanical for proposed kitchenette, offices. No change in use | $140,000 | [101082905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082905/) |

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Jackson Blvd with permits, nearest house number first:

- [769 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/769-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit May 7, 2026
- [728 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/728-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026
- [701 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 29, 2025
- [901 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/901-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [626 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/626-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [625 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/625-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [601 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/601-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [600 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [571 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/571-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Jul 23, 2025
- [550 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/550-w-jackson-blvd/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026

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Map, all 17 permits at this address and 37 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/768-w-jackson-blvd/