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Building permits in Hyde Park, Chicago

357 building permits were issued in Hyde Park, Chicago over the last 12 months — #35 of 77 community areas in Chicago and 1.1% of the city total. Median declared value: $50,000 (2.8× the city-wide median).

Permits, 12 months
357
#35 in Chicago
Median declared value
$50,000
Total declared value
$167.9M
Top permit type
Express Permit Program
215 permits

Permits issued per month

Oct 2024Oct 2026 (to date)
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MonthPermits issued
Oct 20265
Sep 202630
Aug 202624
Jul 202623
Jun 202623
May 202646
Apr 202647
Mar 202629
Feb 202627
Jan 202627
Dec 202527
Nov 202523
Oct 202526
Sep 202531
Aug 202526
Jul 202520
Jun 202538
May 202526
Apr 202537
Mar 202529
Feb 202515
Jan 202528
Dec 202422
Nov 202414
Oct 202422

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Permits by type (last 12 months)

Permit typePermitsShare
Express Permit Program21560.2%
Renovation/Alteration7420.7%
Signs257.0%
Elevator Equipment246.7%
New Construction154.2%
Reinstate Revoked Pmt30.8%
Wrecking/Demolition10.3%

Largest permits of the last 12 months

Ranked by declared value. Owner, applicant and contractor names are not shown.

AddressWorkDeclared valueIssued
5207 S Harper AveNew ConstructionSc / 2019 cbc: revision to permit 101074867 for new non-load bearing partition and door on the 12th floor of an existing building, as per plans. (occupancy group: b / type 1a construction)$33.0MApr 9, 2026
5700 S Dusable Lake Shore DrRenovation/AlterationDds 2019 cbrc: alteration permit for selective interior & exterior demolition at the south entrance of existing museum builiding, including removal of ceilings, walls, stairs, light fixtures, mep equipment, exterior pavers, wall panels, and lagoon wall damaged elements; no new co$15.8MMay 4, 2026
1439 E 53rd StExpress Permit ProgramRepair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 packaged terminal dx system(trane ysk150a3s0h roof) . Electrical work under this permit = no . Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, on roof.$7.5MNov 14, 2025
5734 S Ellis AveRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to sub-basement level in a 6 story research building due to electrical infrastructure improvements. New exterior gas generator installed on ground level to support emergency and life safety systems (group b, type ib construction)$6.9MApr 30, 2026
5550 S University AveExpress Permit ProgramTuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2500 sq. Ft., lintel qty. 0, max. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 sq. Ft. Location: exterior facade masonry repairs..$6.4MSep 4, 2026
1414 E 59th StRenovation/AlterationSpr 2019 cbrc: interior alterations to common areas and 456 sleeping units in 12 story dormitory building due to fire alarm replacement (group r-2 with a-3 accessory occupancy; type ib construction) per plans$4.8MJan 23, 2026
5835 S Kimbark AveExpress Permit ProgramLow voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: judd hall.$3.8MAug 1, 2026
5207 S Harper AveRenovation/AlterationSelf-cert 2019 cbc: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical p$3.5MJul 27, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many building permits were issued in Hyde Park, Chicago?
357 permits in the last 12 months — 1.1% of all permits in Chicago, ranking #35 of 77 community areas. The most common type was Express Permit Program (215).
What is the median permit value in Hyde Park, Chicago?
$50,000 across permits with a declared value, 2.8× the city-wide median ($17,600). Total declared work: $167.9M.

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Source: Building Permits (City of Chicago Department of Buildings), Chicago Data Portal. Licence: City of Chicago Data Portal Terms of Use. 12-month window from Oct 1, 2025. Declared values are applicants’ estimates and are not verified; personal names are omitted. Generated Oct 9, 2026.