# Building permits at 900 E 57th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at three addresses within 1,000 ft since May 1, the largest $113,013.

20 permits on record here. The newest, Sep 30: Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 20 more permits (18 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 860 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity, 10-floor, 400fpm, passenger elevator(#1-129), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100245870) | $65,000 | [101089117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089117/) |
| Jul 1, 2020 | Fire systems | **Fire alarm permit**modification of an existing, approved fire alarm/ voice evacuation system in a class E, business building to accommodate partial ninth floor renovation. Building is fully sprinkled. | $675 | [B100873901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100873901/) |
| Oct 25, 2019 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (1) scaffold from 10-25-2019 to 10-25-2020 | Not listed | [100847796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100847796/) |
| Jul 5, 2019 | Alteration or repair | U of c self-cert interior renovation of approx. 7,000 Sf of business occupancy laboratory space on the 4th floor of an existing building per plans. | $190,000 | [100828482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100828482/) |
| May 16, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: 1,230 sf interior alterations of an existing, second floor, animal laboraory and housing facility per plans. No sitework, no structural work. | $120,000 | [100705566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100705566/) |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Roofing | Tear off and replace 10th floor roof appx 1400sf. Recover 3rd floor link roof 850sf.all work same as existing. Non structural work. | $64,175 | [100701876](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100701876/) |
| May 22, 2012 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 2 scaffolds from 5/22/12 to 5/22/13 | Not listed | [100441873](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100441873/) |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #100106758 for 1st and 3rd floor plan changes, chiller/cooling tower changes, south office conversion to lab, and east lab support room conversion to open lab as per plans. Certificate of occupancy is required. | $10,000,000 | [100291695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100291695/) |
| Jun 3, 2009 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 2 hi lo 30' modular swingstage hung from building 06/04/2008 to 06/04/2010. | Not listed | [100294473](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100294473/) |
| Jul 7, 2008 | Elevator | Oia '5624 S drexel ave' furnish and install five (5) passenger elevators as per plans | $2,835,614 | [100245870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100245870/) |
| Mar 4, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two power climber scaffolds from 03/05/2008 - 03/05/2009 for exterior window caulking. | Not listed | [100226244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100226244/) |
| Nov 7, 2007 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 8 hi lo climbers modular swingstage hung from i beam and counterweights to install window framing, glass, metal rim and caulking from 11/07/2007 to 11/07/2008. | Not listed | [100210875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100210875/) |
| Sep 28, 2007 | New building | Construct two bridges connections to 924 east 57th street and 929 east 57th street. | $1,700,000 | [100202696](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100202696/) |
| Nov 1, 2006 | Elevator | Install a temporary construction hoist as per plans | $207,000 | [100146387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100146387/) |
| Oct 23, 2006 | New building | Installation of a temporary construction hoist | $5,000 | [100134001](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100134001/) |
| Aug 1, 2006 | New building | Construct the buildout portion to the new 10-story research laboratory building | $25,000,000 | [100127415](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100127415/) |
| Jun 21, 2006 | New building | Revision-100109587 change in jib lenght to 209.9 FT per plan | $5,000 | [100118099](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100118099/) |
| Jun 7, 2006 | New building | Revision to caisson permit (#100080949) | $5,000,000 | [100117230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100117230/) |
| May 24, 2006 | New building | Temporary construction tower crane model peiner sk 415 (the university of chicago) | $5,000 | [100109587](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100109587/) |
| Apr 11, 2006 | New building | Construct the superstructure for a new 10-story research laboratory building. Landscape approval is not included in this permit. | $25,000,000 | [100106758](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100106758/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 150 ft NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101040218. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: all maglock door locations on ll,1,2,3,4,5 an | Not listed | [B200471773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471773/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 150 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space on level 2 and reconfigure adjacent phlebotomy lab. Consutltant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $625,000 | [101080854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080854/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 110 ft W | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 8 sq/ft; n/w lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $500 | [101083247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083247/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 110 ft W | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 33 sq/ft; n/e lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083246](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083246/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 110 ft W | Sign | Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign; 12 sq/ft; east lot location; n/s facing text; uchicago | $1,000 | [101083244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083244/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 110 ft W | Sign | Illuminated double faced monument sign; 81 sq/ft s/e lot location; n/w & s/e facing text; uchicago | $15,000 | [101083240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083240/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 150 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to core & shell permit # 101050651 to add stair between floors 8 and 8.5. No change to existing a-3, B or i-2 condition 1 occupancies. Construction type IA. | $250,000 | [101080833](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080833/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 940 ft NW | New building | Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Self-cert 2019/2022 ccc: erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts: 9/2/2026, erection ends: 9/8/2026. Erection starts:, erection ends: spr 2 | $20,000 | [101083866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083866/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [949 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/949-e-58th-st/) | 890 ft SE | 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: supervising station. Specific location: 1st floor. | Not listed | [B200474510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474510/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 940 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Stage/platform - assembly - 384 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 6. Install date: 8/15/2026; removal date: 8/16/2026. | Not listed | [B200480735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480735/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/) | 280 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space. (1B construction. B-business use) | $1,050,422 | [101084409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084409/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 860 ft NW | New building | Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026, erection ends: 06/19/2026. CBC 2019. 2026 Juneteenth bbq mobile stage at the dusable museum sculpture garden in washington park on june 19, 2026. 1-24X20 sl-100 stage with wings. Dusable museum with sound works production inc. | $3,000 | [101084205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084205/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5746 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 70 FT., max. Height: 205 FT. Location: smoke stack. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200471458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471458/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 990 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 07/08/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026, erection ends: 6/10/2026. 2026 Uofc convocation large tenttents- peer review- self cert- 1 day event 6/6/2026 nine (9) structures- two ganged structures, ganged structure one- two (2) 10x50 frame, one (1) 20x40 frame, two (2) 20x180 (6mx24m) s | $63,600 | [101082783](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082783/) |
| May 7, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 990 ft SE | New building | Permit expires on 07/07/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026, erection ends: 6/10/2026. 2026 Uofc convocation small tent structurestent/platform/structure- self cert- 1 day event 6/6/2026forty (41) structures- two (2) 15x30 frame, one (1) 20x40 frame, three (3) 20x60 frame, three (3) 20x80 frame, two (2) | $113,013 | [101082782](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082782/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5730 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-ellis-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Elevator | Replacement of power unit on one(1) 7000lb capacity, 5-floor, 25fpm, passenger elevator(service #4), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001840) | $94,000 | [101083202](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083202/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-e-56th-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity, kelley scissors dock lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $27,620 | [101087731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087731/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | 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: supervising station. Specific location: e4 office. | Not listed | [B200469680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469680/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [5841 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5841-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Modernization of two(2) 4000lb capacity, 7-floor, passenger elevators(#33,#34), pursuant to the scope of work submitted. | $526,325 | [101083771](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083771/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200460138. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: 4th floor - suite 1420. | Not listed | [B200462938](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462938/) |

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