# Building permits at 851 E Drexel Square Dr, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $11M alteration or repair at 810 E Hyde Park Blvd, permitted Sep 17.

Eight permits on record here. The newest, Mar 24: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: rear of building). | $47,000 | [B200461579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461579/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3a 3rd floor. | $100 | [B200404064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404064/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2a 2nd floor. | $100 | [B200404062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404062/) |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st floor. | $100 | [B200404059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404059/) |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 8 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 2d. | $3,500 | [B200026796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200026796/) |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 600 sqft | $70,000 | [100937639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100937639/) |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Repairs to existing porch (sistering wood joists & replacing ceiling) per structural engineer's plans (landmark color code) | $3,594 | [100155294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100155294/) |
| Jan 2, 2007 | Electrical | Repair/ patch drywall no electrical, install bathroom tile. | $3,000 | [100120512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100120512/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [810 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 580 ft NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 9-floor, and one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002807) | $658,170 | [101089124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089124/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [810 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 580 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC. Renovation of the sunnydale commons apartments consists of one hundred four (104) senior living apartments located within one (1) existing 9-story building. Work will include interior renovations to the apartments, common area amenity spaces, and leasing office, in addition to miscell | $10,600,000 | [101081675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081675/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [819 E Drexel Square Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/819-e-drexel-square-dr/) | 340 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, back, and sides where needed. | $6,000 | [B200511083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511083/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/) | 330 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 4. Location: north elevations. | $42,440 | [B200508303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508303/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5019 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5019-s-drexel-blvd/) | 830 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: west side exterior brick wall. | $14,500 | [B200480192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480192/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5239 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-ingleside-ave/) | 750 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-11' '. | $12,000 | [B200473693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473693/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/) | 430 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 4, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200474855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474855/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5217 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5217-s-ingleside-ave/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of new second floor rear addition and terrace and alteration to the existing 2-story with basement single family residence with new first floor deck. Work to included electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) conditional permit subject t | $200,000 | [101078116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078116/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [939 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 590 ft NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartment 3 or unit 3. | $4,500 | [B200473477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473477/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5114 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-s-ingleside-ave/) | 400 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: front elevation lintels. | $29,800 | [B200472244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472244/) |
| May 16, 2026 | [5200 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-ellis-ave/) | 790 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: condo # 117. | $1,000 | [B200470966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470966/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | [4949 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4949-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | Complete modernization of (2) two ewgt passenger elevators. Car 1: 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors and car 2: 4000lbs capacity, 8 stops, pursuant to scope of work submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev001362). | $52,038 | [101088058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088058/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $8,920 | [B200479799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479799/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [834 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-e-50th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration for roof replacement of existing elementary school and site modifications for accessibility. Occupancy group e-1, construction type ii-b. | $2,685,000 | [101078645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078645/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [834 E 50th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-e-50th-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf rm. | $36,000 | [B200467945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467945/) |

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