# Building permits at 803 E 61st St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 6225 S Drexel Ave, permitted Oct 1.

Five permits on record here. The newest, Jul 18, 2025: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 880 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing security. Specific location: outside gate-replace existing access device. | $3,990 | [B200433976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200433976/) |
| Sep 5, 2017 | Elevator | Installation of one (1) 2100 lb.cap, 100 fpm, 4-floors(1-front/3-rear openings), 3-30mm belts, 2:1 roping traction passenger elevator. Pursuant to the plans submitted, | $90,000 | [100724314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100724314/) |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Electrical | Change of electrical contractor for permit # 100584422 | Not listed | [B100700260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100700260/) |
| Sep 1, 2016 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Revision to permit 100584422 to change HVAC contractor to temperature service company inc. | Not listed | [100667761](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100667761/) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | New building | New construction of 4-story retail/residential building with 24 dwelling units, approx 6,500 sf retail space, 24 parking spaces and trash enclosure per plans current use: vacant lot/proposed use: mixed use - residential/commercial certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field insp | $7,000,000 | [100584422](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100584422/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | [825 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-61st-st/) | 240 ft E | Fire systems | Dds 2019 CBRC: add 4 new residential units at first floor retail space in existing 5 story 56 d.u./retail (new total 60 d.u.), entire building sprinklered (occupancy group R-2, s-2 type IIIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $180,000 | [101085625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085625/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/) | 380 ft E | Plumbing | For permit 101000792: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479873/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [915 E 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-e-60th-st/) | 880 ft NE | Elevator | Replacemenmt of hoist cables on one(1) 5000lb capacity, 12-floor, passenger elevator(2n), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(10035648) | Not listed | [101088259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088259/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [6118 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6118-s-langley-ave/) | 780 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: basement and garage. | $3,075 | [B200510728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510728/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [915 E 60th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-e-60th-st/) | 880 ft NE | New building | Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026, erection ends: 9/11/2026. Self-cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073405 for the 2026 uc logan arts staff ceremony with the same one 40ft x 70ft assembly dining tent on sept 10, 2026. Setup sept 9 and takedown sept 11, 2026. Blue p | $4,000 | [101087753](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087753/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6127 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6127-s-langley-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Plumbing | For permit 101067661: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200480152](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480152/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 680 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 21 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 3 residential unit(s), 0  | $20,000 | [B200479544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479544/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [6147 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6147-s-evans-ave/) | 590 ft SW | Alteration or repair | CBC 2019 - R-5 Multi-unit residential building2 story + basementregut/rehab two dwelling units, add 3rd dwelling unit in basementnew plumbing, electrcal, and mechanical throughoutreplace wood beam/ column in basement with steel structure. Erect wood and side and rear of property | $300,000 | [101076522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076522/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 680 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200475077](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475077/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: east, north and west elevation. | $3,800 | [B200477342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477342/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [6122 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-ingleside-ave/) | 820 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 100930467 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100930467. Separate admin change require to update contractors | Not listed | [101085266](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085266/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [6111 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6111-s-langley-ave/) | 680 ft W | Alteration or repair | Construct new 2-story rear open wood porch. No change in size/location/configuration. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $22,500 | [101083261](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083261/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [6225 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Renovation of existing apartments including, electrical, & plumbing fixtures. Includes new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, new windows, & flooring. | $1,000,000 | [101073823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073823/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [6234 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6234-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: renovation only of the existing basement dwelling unit in an existing 2 story 3 dwelling unit building interior alteration and installation of new interior finishes new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $75,000 | [101087710](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087710/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 3000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018445. | $20,000 | [B200510291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510291/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: storefront. | $100 | [B200509042](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509042/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 8/19/2026, erection ends: 8/24/2026. Self cert. CBC 2019 - Two 30ft x 80ft open tents for the akarama foundation event on aug 22, 2026. Setup is aug 19 and takedown is aug 24, 2026. Akarama foundation with ez tent rentals. | $7,000 | [101086941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086941/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [608 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/608-e-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 200 SQ. FT. Location: south elevation. | $14,000 | [B200481049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481049/) |

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