Nearby Permits
Map of 75 permits within half a mile of 950 E 59th StFire systems, 5734 S Ellis Ave, Oct 16, 2026Other, 1100 E 58th St, Oct 12, 2026Alteration or repair, 6225 S Drexel Ave, Oct 1, 2026Roofing, 6223 S University Ave, Sep 30, 2026Elevator, 900 E 57th St, Sep 30, 2026Electrical, 5848 S University Ave, Sep 24, 2026Electrical, 1111 E 60th St, Sep 16, 2026Alteration or repair, 5845 S Ellis Ave, Sep 14, 2026Roofing, 6220 S Ingleside Ave, Sep 10, 2026Other, 6114 S Drexel Ave, Sep 10, 2026Elevator, 915 E 60th St, Sep 9, 2026Other, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Sep 9, 2026Electrical, 6118 S Langley Ave, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 1313 E 60th St, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5710 S Woodlawn Ave, Sep 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5550 S University Ave, Sep 4, 2026Elevator, 1101 E 56th St, Aug 31, 2026Alteration or repair, 825 E 61st St, Aug 28, 2026Other, 915 E 60th St, Aug 27, 2026Other, 740 E Administration Dr, Aug 27, 2026Alteration or repair, 1155 E 60th St, Aug 12, 2026Fire systems, 949 E 58th St, Aug 11, 2026Fire systems, 5644 S Drexel Ave, Aug 11, 2026Alteration or repair, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Aug 10, 2026Other, 6127 S Langley Ave, Aug 6, 2026Other, 6220 S Ingleside Ave, Aug 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 5835 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 5, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 740 E Administration Dr, Aug 4, 2026Electrical, 6127 S Greenwood Ave, Aug 4, 2026Other, 1131 E 57th St, Aug 3, 2026Electrical, 5818 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5840 S Kenwood Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5823 S Kenwood Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5835 S Kimbark Ave, Aug 1, 2026Electrical, 5815 S Kimbark Ave, Jul 30, 2026Alteration or repair, 929 E 57th St, Jul 29, 2026Plumbing, 6111 S Langley Ave, Jul 22, 2026Other, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, Jul 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 6147 S Evans Ave, Jul 16, 2026Elevator, 1118 E 58th St, Jul 15, 2026Electrical, 6111 S Langley Ave, Jul 14, 2026Alteration or repair, 5757 S University Ave, Jul 14, 2026Sign, 1315 E 57th St, Jul 7, 2026Electrical, 6123 S Ellis Ave, Jul 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 6111 S Langley Ave, Jul 6, 2026Electrical, 5800 S Kimbark Ave, Jul 2, 2026Other, 6122 S Ingleside Ave, Jun 25, 2026Alteration or repair, 5727 S University Ave, Jun 22, 2026Electrical, 6139 S Greenwood Ave, Jun 13, 2026Other, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Jun 8, 2026Alteration or repair, 5729 S Woodlawn Ave, Jun 5, 2026Other, 5601 S Cottage Grove Ave, Jun 3, 2026Other, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, Jun 2, 2026Electrical, 6034 S Kimbark Ave, May 28, 2026Other, 1130 E Midway Plaisance N, May 28, 2026Alteration or repair, 6111 S Langley Ave, May 28, 2026Alteration or repair, 5644 S Drexel Ave, May 27, 2026Sign, 850 E 57th St, May 26, 2026Sign, 850 E 57th St, May 26, 2026Sign, 850 E 57th St, May 26, 2026Sign, 850 E 57th St, May 26, 2026Fire systems, 5824 S Ellis Ave, May 22, 2026Scaffold or sidewalk shed, 5746 S Cottage Grove Ave, May 20, 2026Elevator, 5841 S Maryland Ave, May 20, 2026Alteration or repair, 5644 S Drexel Ave, May 20, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 5630 S Kimbark Ave, May 14, 2026Fence, wall or deck, 6130 S Greenwood Ave, May 8, 2026Fire systems, 5824 S Ellis Ave, May 8, 2026Other, 5801 S Ellis Ave, May 8, 2026Electrical, 1155 E 58th St, May 7, 2026Other, 5850 S Woodlawn Ave, May 7, 2026Other, 5801 S Ellis Ave, May 7, 2026Elevator, 5730 S Ellis Ave, May 6, 2026Alteration or repair, 5807 S Woodlawn Ave, May 5, 2026New building, 6145 S Greenwood Ave, Oct 5, 20261310 ft Map preview
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950 E 59th St

Chicago, IL 60637

At this address
35 permits on record. Newest issued Sep 14: Roof replacement
Within ½ mile
75 more permits (73 projects) issued since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.37 mi away.
Biggest nearby
A $6.4M alteration or repair at 5550 S University Ave, permitted Sep 4, within ½ mile since May 1.
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Here35 permits · 950 E 59th St
  1. Roof replacement
    Roofing
    Sep 14$226,000
  2. Alterations of office space and vacant research lab space to office space on floor 4 in a 7 story university…
    Alteration or repair
    May 14$1,900,000
  3. Line voltage electrical work
    Electrical
    Apr 28$2,000
  4. Fire alarm: repair existing system
    Fire systems
    Apr 23not listed
  5. Line voltage electrical work
    Electrical
    Apr 22, 2025$1,500
  6. Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 chiller(trane cgam100f2 rooftop)
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Apr 11, 2025$450,000
  7. Temporary wiring to facilitate 2024 university of chicago graduation/ diploma ceremony
    Electrical
    Apr 22, 2024$1,000
  8. Modernization of one (1) 4500lb.cap × 2 permits
    Elevator
    Jul 20, 2021$256,890
  9. Modify an existing class-ii fa system on 4th fl (p)
    Fire systems
    Oct 1, 2019not listed
  10. Renovation/remodel of existing space on the fourth floor of the billings building
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 4, 2019$400,000
  11. Install 24 strand fiber, 60a circuit and underground conduit on property
    Electrical
    Jan 19, 2019$50,000
  12. Expand ductwork from an existing ahu located on the 4th floor
    Alteration or repair
    Feb 2, 2018$750,000
  13. Revision to permit #100723995 to change electrical contractor to canino electric
    Contractor change
    Oct 17, 2017not listed
  14. Revision to permit #100723995 to change ventilation & refrigeration contractor of record to mccauley…
    Mechanical (HVAC)
    Oct 17, 2017not listed
  15. Change of electrical contractor for original permit # 100723995
    Contractor change
    Sep 13, 2017not listed
  16. 2,500 sf interior office renovation on the 2nd floor with new mechanical system- self certification
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 1, 2017$600,000
  17. 2700 Sf interior renovations to convert laboratory space to office space
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 28, 2016$800,000
  18. Project converts an existing cardiovascular suite and radiology suite
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 25, 2015$2,816,871
  19. Interior alterations to existing food service area on basement level 3,364 SQ. FT. To include equipment…
    Alteration or repair
    Dec 9, 2014$400,900
  20. Interior buildout of 15,600 sf of an existing 4th floor
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 10, 2014$3,200,000
  21. All elevations, remove and reconstruct 160lf masonry
    Alteration or repair
    Aug 20, 2014$37,013
  22. Erect 4 scaffolds from 8/11/14 to 8/11/15
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Aug 11, 2014not listed
  23. Self-cert project - interior demolition of approximately 16,930 square feet on the 4th floor of an existing…
    Alteration or repair
    Mar 11, 2014$477,000
  24. Tenant buildout on all floors (p)
    Fire systems
    Jan 8, 2014not listed
  25. Renovation of 3300 sf of office space
    Alteration or repair
    Sep 11, 2013$800,000
  26. Interior alterations to approx. 430 S.F. Autopsy room in existing albert merritt billings hospital building
    Alteration or repair
    Apr 27, 2012$100,000
  27. The scope of work is comprised of the renovation of lab and office space for new office spaces and new toilet…
    Alteration or repair
    Jan 25, 2012$1,200,000
  28. Install 150 amp circuit and rework existing circuits
    Electrical
    Jan 20, 2010$4,900
  29. Interior alterations to existing university training lab
    Alteration or repair
    Oct 16, 2009$250,000
  30. Install secondary fire pump feeder from existing generator
    Electrical
    Jul 7, 2007$70,000
  31. Interior office suite renovation
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 11, 2007$175,000
  32. Erect (1) scaffold from 10/9/06 to 10/8/06
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Oct 3, 2006not listed
  33. Erect 6 scaffolds from 6/3/06 to 6/3/07
    Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    Jun 2, 2006not listed
  34. Tuckpointing and repairs of limestone facade
    Alteration or repair
    Jun 2, 2006$169,396
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This block250 to 1,000 ft · 12 permits
  1. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    5734 S Ellis Ave · 930 ft N · Fire systems
    Oct 16not listed
  2. Permit expires on 12/02/2026 erection starts: 10/15/2026
    1100 E 58th St · 870 ft NE · Other
    Oct 12$10,000
  3. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT.
    5845 S Ellis Ave · 290 ft NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 14$51,328
  4. Replacemenmt of hoist cables on one(1) 5000lb capacity
    915 E 60th St · 890 ft SW · Elevator
    Sep 9not listed
  5. Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/9/2026
    915 E 60th St · 890 ft SW · Other
    Aug 27$4,000
  6. Fire alarm: repair existing system
    949 E 58th St · 590 ft N · Fire systems
    Aug 11not listed
  7. Fire alarm: repair existing system
    5824 S Ellis Ave · 390 ft NE · Fire systems
    May 22not listed
  8. Modernization of two(2) 4000lb capacity
    5841 S Maryland Ave · 780 ft W · Elevator
    May 20$526,325
  9. Fire alarm: modification of existing system
    5824 S Ellis Ave · 390 ft NE · Fire systems
    May 8not listed
  10. Permit expires on 07/08/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026
    5801 S Ellis Ave · 660 ft N · Other
    May 8$63,600
  11. Permit expires on 07/07/2026 erection starts: 5/27/2026
    5801 S Ellis Ave · 660 ft N · Other
    May 7$113,013
  12. Replacement of power unit on one(1) 7000lb capacity
    5730 S Ellis Ave · 970 ft N · Elevator
    May 6$94,000
Within half a mile1,000 ft to ½ mi · 63 permits in 61 projects · 1 new building, $175,000
  1. Proposed 3 story frame 3 D.U. residential building
    6145 S Greenwood Ave · 0.37 mi S · New building
    Oct 5$175,000
  2. Renovation of existing apartments including
    6225 S Drexel Ave · 0.45 mi S · Alteration or repair
    Oct 1$1,000,000
  3. Roof recover
    6223 S University Ave · 0.48 mi SE · Roofing
    Sep 30$40,392
  4. Replacement of hoist cables, drive sheave and deflector sheave on one(1) 3500lb capacity
    900 E 57th St · 0.27 mi N · Elevator
    Sep 30$65,000
  5. Line voltage electrical work
    5848 S University Ave · 0.20 mi E · Electrical
    Sep 24$2,000
  6. Line voltage electrical work
    1111 E 60th St · 0.20 mi SE · Electrical
    Sep 16$40,740
  7. Roof repair
    6220 S Ingleside Ave · 0.44 mi S · Roofing
    Sep 10$20,000
  8. Replacement plumbing contractor
    6114 S Drexel Ave · 0.32 mi SW · Contractor change
    Sep 10not listed
  9. Permit expires on 11/09/2026 erection starts: 9/26/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 0.19 mi E · Other
    Sep 9$5,000
  10. Line voltage electrical work
    6118 S Langley Ave · 0.46 mi SW · Electrical
    Sep 8$3,075
  11. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 16402 SQ. FT.
    1313 E 60th St · 0.43 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$1,419,783
  12. Repair and replacement of finishes in existing 3 story office building
    5710 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.36 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 8$80,000
  13. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 SQ. FT.
    5550 S University Ave · 0.44 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Sep 4$6,411,265
  14. New installation of one(1) 5000lb capacity
    1101 E 56th St · 0.38 mi N · Elevator
    Aug 31$27,620
  15. Dds 2019 CBRC: add 4 new residential units at first floor retail space in existing 5 story 56 D.U./retail…
    825 E 61st St · 0.31 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Aug 28$180,000
  16. Permit expires on 10/27/2026 erection starts: 9/2/2026
    740 E Administration Dr · 0.41 mi NW · Other
    Aug 27$20,000
  17. Pd 43: spr 2019 CBRC - reconstruct/ reconfigure exterior stairway over building utility vault
    1155 E 60th St · 0.27 mi SE · Alteration or repair
    Aug 12$1,160,000
  18. Fire alarm: new system
    5644 S Drexel Ave · 0.29 mi N · Fire systems
    Aug 11not listed
  19. Lower-level restroom facilities renovation and water service upgrade to an existing concrete and masonry…
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.28 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 10$1,924,294
  20. Replacement plumbing contractor
    6127 S Langley Ave · 0.46 mi SW · Contractor change
    Aug 6not listed
  21. Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 8/19/2026
    6220 S Ingleside Ave · 0.44 mi S · Other
    Aug 6$7,000
  22. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT.
    5835 S Kimbark Ave · 0.38 mi E · Alteration or repair
    Aug 5$69,146
  23. Temporary structure: new installation
    740 E Administration Dr · 0.41 mi NW · Fence, wall or deck
    Aug 4not listed
  24. Line voltage electrical work
    6127 S Greenwood Ave · 0.34 mi SE · Electrical
    Aug 4$15,000
  25. Permit expires on 10/03/2026 erection starts: 9/15/2026
    1131 E 57th St · 0.31 mi NE · Other
    Aug 3$19,200
  26. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5818 S Kimbark Ave · 0.37 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  27. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5840 S Kenwood Ave · 0.46 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  28. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5823 S Kenwood Ave · 0.47 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 1$37,929
  29. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5835 S Kimbark Ave · 0.38 mi E · Electrical
    Aug 1$3,792,937
  30. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    5815 S Kimbark Ave · 0.39 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 30$37,929
  31. Interior alterations to existing sub basement research lab and lab support space
    929 E 57th St · 0.24 mi N · Alteration or repair
    Jul 29$1,050,422
  32. Repair or in-kind replacement of 21 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application
    6111 S Langley Ave · 0.44 mi SW · Plumbing
    Jul 22$20,000
  33. Permit expires on 07/21/2026 erection starts: 5/19/2026
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.28 mi E · Other
    Jul 20$3,000
  34. CBC 2019 - R-5 Multi-unit residential building2 story + basementregut/rehab two dwelling units
    6147 S Evans Ave · 0.45 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 16$300,000
  35. Modernization of one(1) 2250lb capacity
    1118 E 58th St · 0.21 mi NE · Elevator
    Jul 15$783,432
  36. Line voltage electrical work
    6111 S Langley Ave · 0.44 mi SW · Electrical
    Jul 14$4,000
  37. Interior renovation of 1,015 sf office suite within existing 4-story academic building
    5757 S University Ave · 0.25 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jul 14$91,000
  38. Illuminated wall sign
    1315 E 57th St · 0.47 mi NE · Sign
    Jul 7$4,000
  39. Line voltage electrical work
    6123 S Ellis Ave · 0.31 mi S · Electrical
    Jul 6$2,000
  40. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT.
    6111 S Langley Ave · 0.44 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    Jul 6$3,800
  41. Line voltage electrical work
    5800 S Kimbark Ave · 0.38 mi E · Electrical
    Jul 2$37,640
  42. Reinstate permit no 100930467 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit…
    6122 S Ingleside Ave · 0.31 mi S · Contractor change
    Jun 25not listed
  43. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5727 S University Ave · 0.28 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 22$51,433
  44. Line voltage electrical work
    6139 S Greenwood Ave · 0.36 mi S · Electrical
    Jun 13$1,500
  45. Permit expires on 08/04/2026 erection starts: 6/15/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 0.19 mi E · Other
    Jun 8$52,000
  46. Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT.
    5729 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.35 mi NE · Alteration or repair
    Jun 5$14,700
  47. Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026
    5601 S Cottage Grove Ave · 0.42 mi NW · Other
    Jun 3$3,000
  48. Permit expires on 08/02/2026 erection starts: 6/16/2023
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 0.19 mi E · Other
    Jun 2$2,400
  49. Line voltage electrical work
    6034 S Kimbark Ave · 0.42 mi SE · Electrical
    May 28$2,000
  50. Permit expires on 07/28/2026 erection starts: 6/18/2026
    1130 E Midway Plaisance N · 0.19 mi E · Other
    May 28$18,600
  51. Construct new 2-story rear open wood porch
    6111 S Langley Ave · 0.44 mi SW · Alteration or repair
    May 28$22,500
  52. Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to permit # 101061630 to add additional vent piping and enlarge lab processing space…
    5644 S Drexel Ave · 0.29 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 27$625,000
  53. Non-illuminated double faced post & panel directional sign × 3 permits
    850 E 57th St · 0.27 mi NW · Sign
    May 26$1,500
  54. Illuminated double faced monument sign
    850 E 57th St · 0.27 mi NW · Sign
    May 26$15,000
  55. Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max
    5746 S Cottage Grove Ave · 0.26 mi NW · Scaffold or sidewalk shed
    May 20not listed
  56. Dds 2019 CBRC: revision to core & shell permit # 101050651 to add stair between floors 8 and 8.5
    5644 S Drexel Ave · 0.29 mi N · Alteration or repair
    May 20$250,000
  57. New/replacement installation
    5630 S Kimbark Ave · 0.48 mi NE · Fence, wall or deck
    May 14$4,100
  58. New/replacement installation
    6130 S Greenwood Ave · 0.34 mi S · Fence, wall or deck
    May 8$6,097
  59. Low voltage/communication electrical work
    1155 E 58th St · 0.26 mi NE · Electrical
    May 7$110,002
  60. Permit expires on 07/07/2026 erection starts: 5/19/2026
    5850 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.28 mi E · Other
    May 7$7,000
  61. Interior renovation of interior assembly space
    5807 S Woodlawn Ave · 0.31 mi E · Alteration or repair
    May 5$1,000,000
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