# Building permits at 816 E 63rd 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. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Mar 3: Sc 2019 CBC. Expanding existing dance studio to adjacent commercial dance space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. One is a new building, 730 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC. Expanding existing dance studio to adjacent commercial dance space. Installing new adjoining entry door, new light fixtures and electrical systems. Installing new flooring. No work to existing mechanical system. Adjusting existing suply vents as needed per demo work(use type B and i-a c | $140,000 | [101078301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078301/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [6225 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6225-s-drexel-ave/) | 450 ft NE | 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/) | 940 ft W | 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/) | 730 ft NE | 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 17, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC Interior rehabilitation of existing 2 story with basement masonry building, convert from 2du into 3 du, replace rear wood porch as per plan. | $200,000 | [101083847](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083847/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [6220 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6220-s-ingleside-ave/) | 730 ft NE | 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/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [6147 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6147-s-evans-ave/) | 920 ft NW | 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/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [6351 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-drexel-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural preparatory demolition of non-load bearing partitions and m.e.p. Systems with demo drawings and all other work to be performed on spr application/permit #101083847. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s) | $10,000 | [B200474256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474256/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [850 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-63rd-st/) | 350 ft E | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing (1) story gas station with retail convenience store building. Type iii-b construction. Use - gas station, building is not sprinklered, total area of work 4,130 SQ. FT. | $660,800 | [101082856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082856/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [6351 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6351-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 610 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 9 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 4 interior common areas, 2nd floor. | $2,000 | [B200474882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474882/) | | May 22, 2026 | [850 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-63rd-st/) | 350 ft E | Sign | 76 Gas station canopy logo - installation | $3,000 | [101078965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078965/) | | May 11, 2026 | [6352 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6352-s-evans-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Addition | For permit 100975699: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469724/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [6357 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6357-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101081121 to repair existing 3-story covered open porch for existing 3-story, type IIIA masonry, 37' ht., 3-unit residential building with basement (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $187,698 | [101088693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088693/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [6415 S Evans Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6415-s-evans-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $8,000 | [B200512109](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512109/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [6114 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6114-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | 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 4, 2026 | [6219 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6219-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Other | For permit 101042418: replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200510244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510244/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [825 E 61st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/825-e-61st-st/) | 0.24 mi N | 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/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [6127 S Langley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6127-s-langley-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | 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 17, 2026 | [621 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-e-63rd-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 45 sq/ft; north elevation; farmers | $4,000 | [101084880](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084880/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [6122 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6122-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | 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/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [6330 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6330-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 1st flr unit to patch and repair walls at kitchen, living and dining rooms, and bedrooms; replace plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures as needed.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, unit 2: kitchen, bat | $20,000 | [B200463284](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463284/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [6330 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6330-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.25 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to 1st flr unit to patch and repair walls at kitchen, living and dining rooms, and bedrooms; replace plumbing fixtures and electrical fixtures as needed.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, unit 1: kitchen, bat | $30,000 | [B200458205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458205/) | | May 30, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: all floors. | $4,500 | [B200468538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468538/) | | May 21, 2026 | [621 E 63rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/621-e-63rd-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Internal renovations to convert existing ground floor vacant office space in a 2 story mixed use building to new office space, per plans | $10,000 | [101080557](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080557/) | | May 19, 2026 | [6454 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6454-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tuck pointing exterior walls. | $2,500 | [B200471098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471098/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6339 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6339-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.1 kw. Location: rooftop of building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #16-0289. | $19,852 | [B200461667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461667/) | | May 5, 2026 | [6304 S Champlain Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6304-s-champlain-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $32,560 | [B200458695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458695/) | --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-04 09:47 UTC. 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