# Building permits at 800 E 55th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at two addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $20,000.

21 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 7: Fire alarm: repair existing system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 6 more permits since May 1. The nearest new building is 730 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2026 | 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/) |
| May 8, 2023 | Sign | Non-illuminated wall sign; n/w elevation; 24 sq/ft; 15 sq/ft of text | $2,200 | [101014950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101014950/) |
| May 8, 2023 | Sign | Non-illuminated wall sign; s/w elevation; 24 sq/ft; 15 sq/ft of text | $2,200 | [101014948](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101014948/) |
| May 26, 2021 | Electrical | Security work at uofc stagg stadium (university of chicago)cxso210520a | $3,769 | [B100924280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100924280/) |
| Jan 28, 2021 | Electrical | Electrical connection to ows trailers | $20,000 | [B100907375](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100907375/) |
| Sep 23, 2019 | New building | Permit expires on 11/23/2019 erection starts: 9/23/2019, erection ends: 9/25/2019. Uc student luncheon canopy 2019. Reinstatement of 2018 permit 100784242. Same 80x180 century pole tent. (Location is actually in field across from 1200 E 59th st) partytime-hdo productions. | $15,000 | [100841936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100841936/) |
| May 16, 2019 | New building | Permit expires on 07/16/2019 erection starts: 5/17/2019, erection ends: 5/19/2019. Uc day of service tent - reinstatement of 100702041. Same 1-40x100 century pole tent. Partytime-hdo productions. ** Self certified tent** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certification of ins | $4,000 | [100818807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100818807/) |
| Sep 21, 2018 | New building | Permit expires on 11/21/2018 erection starts: 9/24/2018, erection ends: 9/26/2018. Univ. Of chicago student luncheon canopy. 1-80 X 180 century pole canopy. Partytime-hdo productions. | $15,000 | [100782428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100782428/) |
| May 15, 2018 | New building | Permit expires on 07/15/2018 erection starts: 5/18/2018, erection ends: 5/20/2018. Self-cert. Uc day of service tent - reinstatement of 100702041. Same 1-40x100 century pole tent. Partytime-hdo productions. ****Conditional approval****subject to field inspection**** aor certification of inspection r | $4,000 | [100760113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100760113/) |
| Sep 15, 2017 | New building | Permit expires on 11/15/2017 erection starts: 9/18/2017, erection ends: 9/20/2017. Self-cert. Reinstatement of uc student luncheon canopy. Same 80x180 century pole canopy. Partytime-hdo productions. | $15,000 | [100725153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100725153/) |
| May 18, 2017 | New building | Permit expires on 07/04/2017 erection starts: 5/19/2017, erection ends: 5/21/2017. Uc day of service tent. 1-40X100 tent. Partytime-hdo productions.** self certified tent** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certification of inspection required | $5,000 | [100702041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100702041/) |
| Sep 19, 2016 | New building | Permit expires on 11/19/2016 erection starts: 9/19/2016, erection ends: 9/21/2016. University of chicago - student luncheon. 1-80X180 canopy. Partytime-hdo productions.** self certified tent permit ** conditional approval ** subject to field inspection ** aor certification of inspection required. | $15,000 | [100667352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100667352/) |
| May 13, 2016 | New building | Permit expires on 07/13/2016 erection starts: 5/13/2016, erection ends: 5/15/2016. Univ. Of chicago - day of service reception. 1-40X100 tent. Partytime-hdo productions. ** Self certified tent ** conditional approval ** aor certification of inspection required. | $4,000 | [100649828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100649828/) |
| Apr 28, 2016 | Electrical | Friendly family health 131-44114-01 low voltage permit for low voltage card access | $4,000 | [B100647224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100647224/) |
| May 13, 2015 | New building | Permit expires on 07/13/2015 erection starts: 5/15/2015, erection ends: 5/17/2015. Reinstatement of 2014 permit #100538059 for the university of chicago reception on may 16, 2015. Same canopy and layout as 2014: 1-40'x80 canopy. Partytime/hdo productions. | $4,000 | [100593505](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100593505/) |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Other | Erection starts: 5/9/2014, erection ends: 5/10/2014. Reinstatement of permit #100489865 from may 2013. University of chicago reception - may 10, 2014. Same tent and layout as 2013 - 1-40'x80' tent. Partytime/hdo productions. | $4,000 | [100538059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100538059/) |
| May 13, 2013 | Other | Erection starts: 5/17/2013, erection ends: 5/20/2013. Reinstatement of 2012 permit # 100435945. University of chicago reception. Exact same tent and layout - 1 40'x80' tent - partytime/hdo productions, inc. | $4,000 | [100489865](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100489865/) |
| Apr 25, 2012 | Other | Erection starts: 5/11/2012, erection ends: 5/14/2012. Erection starts: 5/11/2012, erection ends: 5/14/2012. Reinstatement of permit 100393715 to erect 40' x 80' tent for event may 12,2012 | $5,000 | [100435945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100435945/) |
| May 12, 2011 | Other | Reinstate of permit #100341972 to erect (1) 40' x 80' canopy for special event on may 14, 2011. Install 5/13/11 and remove 5/15/11. | Not listed | [100393715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100393715/) |
| May 10, 2010 | New building | Permit expires on 07/10/2010 erection starts: 5/14/2010, erection ends: 5/16/2010. Erect a 40'x 80' canopy for a special event on may 15, 2010.set up: may 14, 2010take down: may 16, 2010 | $1,000 | [100341972](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100341972/) |
| Oct 17, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Construction of additional parking spaces, relocating light poles, adding new fences and gates and relocation of existing alley | $100 | [100128944](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100128944/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 970 ft S | 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 2 | $20,000 | [101083866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083866/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 970 ft S | 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/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 730 ft S | 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/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5412 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $55,000 | [B200478797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478797/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,548 | [B200471217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471217/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5465 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5465-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $28,000 | [B200469107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469107/) |

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