# Building permits at 853 W 53rd St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Mar 23: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 23, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and each apartment. | $100 | [B200463165](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463165/) | | Mar 18, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr -2019 CBC -remove and replace existing rear wood porch same size and location at rear 2 1/2 brick building (occupancy class R-5, construction type va) | $15,000 | [101077945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077945/) | | Apr 29, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing rear porch with new wood deck & stairs, on existing 3 story, 3 d.u. Residential brick building. Existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $30,000 | [101063965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063965/) | | Mar 18, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: electrical in all 3 units and common area. | $2,800 | [B200416299](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416299/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [814 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-53rd-st/) | 420 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006309 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101006309 | Not listed | [101089040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089040/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [939 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-53rd-st/) | 500 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1288 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $40,000 | [B200479690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479690/) | | May 2, 2026 | [5245 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5245-s-peoria-st/) | 260 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $2,500 | [B200468740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468740/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: exterior fence repair. | $5,000 | [B200512875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512875/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [5439 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-s-halsted-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: whole store. | $280 | [B200512512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512512/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [834 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/834-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: permit plans for interior renovation of 3-story + basement brick building multi-unit (4du). New rear wood porch. New rear concrete stairs. New east side 6'h. Wood fence. Mechanical, electrical & plumbing per plans. | $318,144 | [101080039](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080039/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [900 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200507494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507494/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [733 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/733-w-54th-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101043892 must begin work and or request inspection no later than march 2027 on permit no 101043892. Separate admin change required to update contractor. | Not listed | [101087442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087442/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [900 W 51st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-51st-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,475 | [B200476680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476680/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1000 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-52nd-st/) | 0.21 mi NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in bsmt, 1fl, 2fl and attic. | Not listed | [B200468513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468513/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5203 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation in existing 2-story + basement masonry multi-unit building (2du). Remove exiting enclosed frame, 2-story porch and replace with new rear open 2-story porch. New rear 6' height wood fence and new side 6' height steel fence. New 2 concrete parking pad. Mechanical, el | $147,939 | [101075297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075297/) | ## 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 53rd St with permits, nearest house number first: - [838 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/838-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [814 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [915 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/915-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [939 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [2410 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2410-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [3415 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3415-w-53rd-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-12 13:36 UTC. 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