# Building permits at 841 W 59th St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 10, 2024: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 90 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (10 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 90 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 4, MAX. Length 3. Parapet rebuilding: 90 SQ. FT. Location: lintel repair tuckpointing and chimney repair. | $2,000 | [B200400933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200400933/) | | Feb 25, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Deconvert from 5du to 4du-replacement of 2 story wood rear porch and basement deconversion | $20,000 | [100322350](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100322350/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 850 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [B101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086507/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [5925 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5925-s-emerald-ave/) | 850 ft E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story masonry multi unit residence | $22,900 | [101086507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086507/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [805 W 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/805-w-58th-st/) | 770 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Alter existing wireless communication facility on monopole: install 24 FT pole extension; install (4) mw dish antennas; (2) raycap boxes; associated cabling; within leased area at the foot of the tower: install ice canopy; install equpment cabinet. (New line network site englewood / atc project 1545 | $200,000 | [101080247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080247/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5945 S Sangamon St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5945-s-sangamon-st/) | 680 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019: interior alterations at an existing 2-story + basement, frame multi-unit (2du) residence. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $136,360 | [101077804](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077804/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5847 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5847-s-halsted-st/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $18,000 | [B200477303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477303/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [B101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086506/) | | Oct 8, 2026 | [5944 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5944-s-union-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $20,900 | [101086506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086506/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5939 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5939-s-union-ave/) | 0.23 mi E | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame residence | $19,500 | [B101086502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101086502/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200507940](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507940/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5813 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-union-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 186'-0' ' (length). Location: west, east and north property lines. | $20,000 | [B200475388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475388/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [732 W 60th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-60th-pl/) | 0.23 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1770 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: complete roof replacement to the house only. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01821. | $34,976 | [B200472712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472712/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5721 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5721-s-peoria-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Other | For permit 100967719: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200466285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466285/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on W 59th St with permits, nearest house number first: - [843 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/843-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 1, 2025 - [937 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/937-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 29, 2024 - [732 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-59th-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [713 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/713-w-59th-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [1001 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-w-59th-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [656 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/656-w-59th-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2025 - [1209 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1209-w-59th-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [1210 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1210-w-59th-st/): newest permit Nov 7, 2025 - [1215 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1215-w-59th-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [1239 W 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1239-w-59th-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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