# Building permits at 949 E 58th St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.9M alteration or repair at 950 E 59th St, permitted May 14.

Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 11: Fire alarm: repair existing system. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (27 projects) since May 1. Seven are new buildings, the nearest 200 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 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/) |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 exhaust fan(vektor md-18-9-70-lv on rooftop). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, rooftop. | $750,000 | [B200407583](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407583/) |
| Jun 27, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to sub-basement of university medical center for lab upgrades and expansion. Class E business use. | $307,125 | [100482651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100482651/) |
| May 7, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Interior renovation of existing 600 SQ. FT. Research laboratory space in the basement. | $100,000 | [100290441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100290441/) |
| Mar 16, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Alteration/renovation of existing research laboratory | $150,000 | [100282500](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100282500/) |
| Jun 16, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Replacement of 2 existing mri magnets and interior improvements including new finishes, millwork, partitions, doors and frames, and new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing components. | $800,000 | [100226760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100226760/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | [5801 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5801-s-ellis-ave/) | 200 ft E | 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/) | 200 ft E | 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/) |

### 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/) | 890 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 14, 2026 | [5845 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5845-s-ellis-ave/) | 480 ft SE | 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/) | 590 ft 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/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [929 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/929-e-57th-st/) | 700 ft N | 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/) |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [1118 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1118-e-58th-st/) | 820 ft E | 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/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [850 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/850-e-57th-st/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) | 960 ft NW | 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/) | 250 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: 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/) | 900 ft 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/) | 590 ft 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/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5824 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5824-s-ellis-ave/) | 250 ft 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/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5730 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-ellis-ave/) | 390 ft N | 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), 13 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [5848 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5848-s-university-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install temporary 60 kw diesel generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: temporary tent for special event. | $2,000 | [B200511297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511297/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1130 E Midway Plaisance N](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-midway-plaisance-n/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 11/09/2026 erection starts: 9/26/2026, erection ends: 9/27/2026. CBC 2019. Reinstatement of 2025 permit 101074048 for the 2026 hyde park jazz fest stages at the midway plaisance on sept 26-27 2026. Same 2-24x20 sl-100 mobile stages with wings. Csem. | $5,000 | [101088237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088237/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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/) |
| Aug 3, 2026 | [1131 E 57th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1131-e-57th-st/) | 0.22 mi NE | 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 14, 2026 | [5757 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5757-s-university-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of 1,015 sf office suite within existing 4-story academic building. No structural work. No change to occupancy or egress. Building occupancy: mixed use business (b) and assembly (a3). Type of construction: 2a, fully sprinklered. | $91,000 | [101084179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084179/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5727 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5727-s-university-ave/) | 0.22 mi E | Grading | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 10sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: west east and south elevation. | $51,433 | [B200473471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473471/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1130 E Midway Plaisance N](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-midway-plaisance-n/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 08/04/2026 erection starts: 6/15/2026, erection ends: 6/19/2026. C3 presents - obama center opening viewing partystructures- peer review- one day event 6/18/2026erect eight (8) structures, one (1) 88x44x60 video wall box truss structure, one (1) 20x8x18 video platform ring lock str | $52,000 | [101084051](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084051/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [1130 E Midway Plaisance N](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-midway-plaisance-n/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 08/02/2026 erection starts: 6/16/2023, erection ends: 6/18/2023. Proem - obama center opening viewing partytents - peer review- one day event 6/18/2026erect two (2) 10x40 (3mx12m) one adjacent to each permitted (3mx36m) structuressetup 6/16/2026, remove 6/18/2026assembly | $2,400 | [101084182](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084182/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [1130 E Midway Plaisance N](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1130-e-midway-plaisance-n/) | 0.23 mi SE | New building | Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/18/2026, erection ends: 6/18/2026. Proem - obama center opening viewing partytents - peer review- one day event 6/18/2026erect six (6) structures, two (2) 10x120 (3mx36m) structure, two (2) 20x40 frame, one (1) 30x60 (9mx18m) structure ganged w/ 20x20  | $18,600 | [101084052](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084052/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 20, 2026 | [5746 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | 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 | [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.20 mi 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 7, 2026 | [1155 E 58th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1155-e-58th-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1155 E 58th street. | $110,002 | [B200469426](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469426/) |

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