# Building permits at 910 S Wells St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3M alteration or repair at 717 S Wells St, permitted Jun 16. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 14: 2019 CBC: Direct developer services - piles (vertical penetration) only permit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (21 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 350 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 14, 2026 | New building | 2019 CBC: Direct developer services - piles (vertical penetration) only permit. Installation of (225) piles that are hp 14x73 (14"x14.5") and hp 14x102 (14"x14.75") and approximately 77' below grade for mixed use building occupancy groups a-3,m,r-2,s-2; construction type IA consultant reviewer: v3 c | $1,250,000 | [101065912](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101065912/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 23 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [800 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-clark-st/) | 970 ft NE | Other | For permit 101079923: additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514787](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514787/) | | Oct 5, 2026 | [732 S Financial Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-s-financial-pl/) | 790 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2900 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: exterior facade. | $100,000 | [B200512830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512830/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [732 S Financial Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-s-financial-pl/) | 790 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 90 FT. Location: exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200512568](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512568/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 6th flr. | $6,749 | [B200510250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510250/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 500 ft SE | Other | For permit 101074909: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478582/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 500 ft SE | Other | For permit 101074908: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478580](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478580/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [1011 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1011-s-delano-ct-e/) | 500 ft SE | Other | For permit 101073892: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478577/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 350 ft S | Alteration or repair | Direct developer services 2019 CBC: revision to 101032812 to full building permit and associated site work as revised 22-story residential apartment building (occupancy R-2, s-2 & m and construction type ia) with 388 units and parking garage and ground floor retail. Consultant reviewer: globetrotter | $208,000 | [101082355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082355/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 350 ft S | Elevator | New inmstallation of temporary single 8000lb capacity, 22-floor, 275fpm, rack & pinion construction/ personnel hoist, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $92,000 | [101086889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086889/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 350 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101032812. Affects: 415 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200479599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479599/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 350 ft S | New building | Hoist permit installation of temporary us-8000 single rack and pinion construction hoist. | $92,000 | [101085661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085661/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/) | 350 ft S | Elevator | New installation of three(3) 3500lb capacity, 21-floor, 500fpm, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $1,460,000 | [101086337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086337/) | | Jul 19, 2026 | [800 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-clark-st/) | 970 ft NE | Other | For permit 101079923: replacement general contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200475968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475968/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/) | 850 ft N | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: interior alterations to existing 6th floor data center (includes replacement of 5 existing ahus with 6 new crah units, new air cooled chillers on the roof, roof modification to accomodate new units & new guard rail and grating surrounding the units) (occupany group B & s-1. Type IA con | $3,000,000 | [101079611](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079611/) | | May 15, 2026 | [850 S Clark St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-s-clark-st/) | 840 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 140 FT., max. Height: 110 FT. Location: south elevation. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470642/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing switchgear room. | $10,000 | [B200511106](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511106/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [150 W Roosevelt Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/150-w-roosevelt-rd/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101072112 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2027 on permit no 101072112 | Not listed | [101088891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088891/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [1143 S Delano Ct E](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1143-s-delano-ct-e/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of existing 4,100 sf tenant space in existing 8 story mixed occupancy brick and grass building (occupancy group m, type i-a construction) | $125,000 | [101086800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086800/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [651 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/651-s-wells-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on (2) two ewgt passenger elevators north & south cars, 2100lbs capacity, 9 floors (8 floors-north car), subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev009524). | Not listed | [101087428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087428/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [47 W Polk St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/47-w-polk-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration of 265 square feet of interior professional services space on the first floor of an existing 3 story building. Occupancy group B; type IIIA construction. | $160,000 | [101084423](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084423/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 19100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south & west exterior facade. | $400,000 | [B200475500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475500/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 3, max. Length: 40 FT., max. Height: 160 FT. Location: south & west exterior facade. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200473931](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473931/) | | May 12, 2026 | [780 S Federal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/780-s-federal-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 11 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: apartment 1007. | $14,259 | [B200467700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467700/) | ## 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 S Wells St with permits, nearest house number first: - [839 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/839-s-wells-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2026 - [1010 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1010-s-wells-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [801 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/801-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025 - [800 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025 - [725 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/725-s-wells-st/): newest permit Jan 2, 2026 - [720 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/720-s-wells-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024 - [717 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/717-s-wells-st/): newest permit Sep 3, 2026 - [701 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/701-s-wells-st/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [651 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/651-s-wells-st/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [611 S Wells St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/611-s-wells-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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