# Building permits at 919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL

13 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 11, 2025: Replacement electrical contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2025 | Other | For permit b200401192: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200413560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200413560/) |
| Jan 30, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: whole building including basement. | $2,000 | [B200412076](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412076/) |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:100949677. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, 1st-3rd floors. | Not listed | [B200401192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200401192/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Sign | National public housing museum - painted wall sign - (w taylor st elevation) - 19'-9"h x 3'-4"w (64 sqft); sign elements to read: museum | $5,000 | [101060405](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060405/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Sign | National public housing museum - painted wall sign - (w taylor st elevation) - 19'-7"h x 3'-4"w (65 sqft); sign elements to read: housing | $5,000 | [101060404](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060404/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Sign | National public housing museum - painted wall sign - (s ADA st elevation) - 15'-0"h x 3'-4"w (50 sqft); sign elements to read: public | $5,000 | [101060402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060402/) |
| Nov 21, 2024 | Sign | National public housing museum - painted wall sign - (s ADA st elevation) - 21'-0"h x 3'-4"w (70 sqft); sign elements to read: national | $5,000 | [101060401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060401/) |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 5-floor, 150fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $129,590 | [101052747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101052747/) |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 100917531 to reconfigure egress from basement. (Occupancy groups B, a-3, R-2; type IIA construction) consultant reviewer: globetrotters engineering | $18,000 | [101043156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101043156/) |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Electrical | Revision to permit#100949677, change electrical contractor to rag's electric inc. And plumbing contractor to chi-town plumbers inc. | Not listed | [101037500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101037500/) |
| Aug 3, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit installation of a new notifier nfs-320 addressable fire alarm system protecting a 4 story residential building under 80 feet. | $20,000 | [B101023177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101023177/) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Alteration or repair | PD 896. Dds 2019 CBRC: phase 2 of 2. Alteration and additions to portion of existing 3 story former residential building serving as museum. Museum buildout in building's south wing following earlier phase work under permit 100917531. Includes additions for entry vestibule and egress stairs and alter | $7,612,531 | [100949677](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100949677/) |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Alteration or repair | PD 896. Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration and partial change of occupancy to existing 37,533 sf, 3 story residential building, including full buildout of 15 dwelling units in north wing and core and shell alteration of south wing for future museum buildout under separate permit. Alteration of exterior mason | $8,000,000 | [100917531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100917531/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1410 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1410-w-taylor-st/) | 600 ft W | Sign | Installation of blade sign at 1410 W taylor st, chicago, IL 60607. | $1,500 | [101086484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086484/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [1410 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1410-w-taylor-st/) | 600 ft W | Sign | Installation of channel letters at 1410 W taylor st, chicago, IL 60607. | $1,500 | [101086442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086442/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [923 S Loomis St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/923-s-loomis-st/) | 420 ft W | Pool or spa | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: tenant buildout of 1,258 sqft tenant space in existing 3-story building for a medical spa including restroom (occupancy group B, type IIIB construction) | $185,000 | [101085282](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085282/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [1431 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1431-w-taylor-st/) | 830 ft W | Elevator | Completion of existing modernization permit(101001893), pursuant to scope of work and open violations remaining.(#150831) | Not listed | [101086604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086604/) |
| Jun 5, 2026 | [1282 W Lexington St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1282-w-lexington-st/) | 950 ft N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior repair/replacement of drywall, electrical and plumbing in utility room, laundry room, closets and hallway only due to fire damage. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), ground floor only | $5,000 | [B200470057](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470057/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [806 S Loomis St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/806-s-loomis-st/) | 820 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 4. Location: elevations, windows. | $2,500 | [B200470453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470453/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [1349 W Fillmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-fillmore-st/) | 560 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: exterior roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017630. | $12,000 | [B200468813](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468813/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [1455 W Fillmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-fillmore-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new construction 5-story building with structural steel frame 50 dwelling units. 25 Parking spaces provided in enclosed garage. Use: multi-unit residential and parking garage (r-2/s-2) type iii-a construction. Consultant reviewer: v3 companies. | $500,000 | [101079416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079416/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [808 S Bishop St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/808-s-bishop-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior remodel only of existing 2-story single-family residence (group r-5). Interior remodel including new stair to basement and second floor, remodel kitchen, remodel second floor bathrooms, second floor bedrooms and add closets. | $250,000 | [101084531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084531/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [1503 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1503-w-taylor-st/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: CBRC 2019: existing 3-story masonry building with restaurant on first floor and residential above. Remodel existing limited restaurant. | $150,000 | [101085213](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085213/) |
| Jul 20, 2026 | [1137 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1137-w-taylor-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: first floor. | $500 | [B200479113](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479113/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [1333 W Flournoy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1333-w-flournoy-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 300 SQ. FT. Location: masonry repair work. | $21,100 | [B200478826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478826/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [1455 W Fillmore St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1455-w-fillmore-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: residential. Project area: 0.37 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200462125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462125/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [1137 W Taylor St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1137-w-taylor-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC: interior tenant build-out in first floor of existing multi story building commercial space. The scope of work includes architectural, plumbing and electrical. No change in the tenant demising wall. New kitchen equipment, electrical and plumbing distribution. (Occupancy group B, type iii | $200,000 | [101083222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083222/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Ada St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [4740 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4740-s-ada-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026
- [4814 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4814-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 29, 2025
- [5014 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025
- [5026 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5026-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026
- [5030 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5030-s-ada-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [5517 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [5607 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [5631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5631-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025
- [5640 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026
- [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026

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