# Building permits at 929 E 57th St, Chicago, IL

New buildings permitted at four addresses within a quarter mile since May 1, the largest $113,013.

Four permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jul 29: Interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 25 more permits (23 projects) since May 1. The nearest new building is 760 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | 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/) |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101056067. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement. | Not listed | [B200413307](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200413307/) |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101054910. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement. | Not listed | [B200404625](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404625/) |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | For permit 101054910: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200408523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408523/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [900 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-e-57th-st/) | 280 ft W | 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/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [949 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/949-e-58th-st/) | 700 ft S | 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 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 390 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/) | 390 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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/) | 380 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 22, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 960 ft S | 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 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 390 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 960 ft S | 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 760 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/) | 760 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/) | 450 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), 11 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5845 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5845-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and east elevations. | $51,328 | [B200510807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510807/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [950 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-e-59th-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104003433. | $226,000 | [B200509093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509093/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [1101 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1101-e-56th-st/) | 0.20 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/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 4, 2026 | [740 E Administration Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/740-e-administration-dr/) | 0.23 mi W | 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1131 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-e-57th-st/) | 0.23 mi E | New building | Permit expires on 10/03/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Erection starts: 9/15/2026, erection ends: 9/29/2026. Uofc reynolds club - hutchinson courtyardcanopy, reinstate 101073204, 10 day event 9/18/2026- 9/27/26erect one (1), 80'x80' pole tent - canopysetup 9/15/2026- remo | $19,200 | [101086742](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086742/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1118 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1118-e-58th-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2250lb capacity, 5-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator(eckhart), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev014050) | $783,432 | [101085971](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085971/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.21 mi 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 20, 2026 | [5841 S Maryland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5841-s-maryland-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | 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 14, 2026 | [950 E 59th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/950-e-59th-st/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations of office space and vacant research lab space to office space on floor 4 in a 7 story university building (occupancy group: B; type i-a construction) | $1,900,000 | [101081418](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081418/) |

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