# Building permits at 797 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL Seven permits on record here. The newest, May 14, 2025: Fire alarm: new system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. Seven are for new buildings, the nearest 0.24 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 14, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:b200412819. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first through second floor. | Not listed | [B200425128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200425128/) | | Apr 28, 2025 | Addition | For permit 101063391: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200423111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200423111/) | | Apr 14, 2025 | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated single-sided wall sign | $2,000 | [101066910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066910/) | | Apr 14, 2025 | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated single-sided wall sign | $1,000 | [101066908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066908/) | | Apr 14, 2025 | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated single sided wall sign | $4,500 | [101066869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066869/) | | Apr 14, 2025 | Sign | Installation of (1) non-illuminated single-sided wall sign | $4,500 | [101066867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101066867/) | | Apr 7, 2025 | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new 2 story pre-fabricated pier amenities building installed directly on the dock on steel pile foundations, including HVAC, electrical & plumbing. Construction type iii-b. Occupancy classification class b-business with accessory class m-mercantile occupancy. Consultant reviewer: v3 co | $900,000 | [101063391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063391/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 23 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 12/02/2026 erection starts: 10/8/2026, erection ends: 10/11/2026. Navy pier punchis banda rave and tenderfest.platform - self-cert 2 day event october 9-10, 2026erect one (1) sl250 32x24 mobile stage. Erect 10/8/2026- remove 10/11/2026assembly | $7,500 | [101089215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089215/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 11/30/2026 erection starts: 10/12/2026, erection ends: 11/20/2026. Self cert CBC 2019. Crystal garden platform at navy pier from oct 15 - nov 18, 2026. Set-up is october 12, 2026 and takedown is nov 20, 2026. 1-20X40 platform. Navy piers inc with csem. | $2,000 | [101088943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088943/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: floors 1 -3. | $144,000 | [B200510236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510236/) | | Aug 4, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: floors 1-3. | $144,000 | [B200480625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480625/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: floors 1 - 3. | $144,000 | [B200477653](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477653/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: head house towers. | $182,500 | [B200509715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509715/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 11/08/2026 erection starts: 9/11/2026, erection ends: 9/15/2026. Navy pier open air hugel presentsplatform - self-cert 1 day event september 13, 2026erect one (1) platform/ dj platform 60' x 28' x 4', one (1) upstage ring lock video wall 56' x16' x 28', and two (2) audio array towe | $35,000 | [101088211](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088211/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 11/08/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026, erection ends: 9/13/2026. Self-cert - CBC 2019. Erection of temporary stage for a skrillex concert at navy pier- festival halls a&b, event dates september 11-12th, 2026. Set-up is sept 9th and takedown is sept 13th. Overall square footage is 2, | $10,000 | [101088193](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088193/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 11/03/2026 erection starts: 9/17/2026, erection ends: 9/21/2026. Self cert cbc2019 - reinstatement of 2023 permit 101030724 for the 2026 chicago live stage at navy pier east end on sept 19-20. Setup is sept 17 and takedown is sept 21, 2026. Same 1-sl320 40x40 mobile stage W wings. | $4,000 | [101088083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088083/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 173161 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: existing roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015473. | $4,947,160 | [B200507861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507861/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101081679. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 1st to 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200474901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474901/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [1000 E Ohio St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-e-ohio-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000096. | $287,100 | [B200506799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506799/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 10/10/2026 erection starts: 8/14/2026, erection ends: 8/17/2026. Navy pier open air zhustage/platform - self-cert 1 day event august 15, 2026erect one (1) upstage platform 56' x 8', one (1) light display platform 56' x 4', one (1) 20.5 box truss light tower 43.4' x 7.6', one (1) do | $20,000 | [101087044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087044/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | New building | Permit expires on 09/15/2026 erection starts: 7/8/2026, erection ends: 7/13/2026. Navy pier chris lake concertstage - self-cert 2 day event july 10-11, 2026erect one dj stage/platform 88x40x40 foot print, with three (3) intergrated ring lock video towers, and two box truss audio towers 20x12.erect 7 | $150,000 | [101085841](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085841/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Elevator | Water damage repair/replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(navy pier sable hotel) | Not listed | [101085132](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085132/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#4), pursaunt to the scope of work submitted.(navy pier sable hotel) | Not listed | [101085134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085134/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#3), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(navy pier sable hotel) | Not listed | [101085133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085133/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Elevator | Water damage repairs/replacement on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevator(#1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(navy pier sable hotel) | Not listed | [101085130](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085130/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Repair of existing communication equipment. Location: existing antenna location in building tower. | $5,000 | [B200473149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473149/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system i emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main floor. | $15,941,500 | [B200472642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472642/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: floors 1 - 3. | $144,000 | [B200472476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472476/) | | May 12, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 12. Specific location: floors 1 - 3. | $144,000 | [B200468814](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468814/) | | May 4, 2026 | [600 E Grand Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/600-e-grand-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - temporary structure from may 1st 2026 - oct 27th 2026 (180 days).construct at 72' x 36' steel framed, open air structure to enclose a butterfly house. A letter from structure peer reviewer has been provided. Same project and drawings were permitted in may 3rd 2024, with permit #1010 | $2,000,000 | [101081679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081679/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 19:18 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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