What was permitted
A significant renovation and change of occupancy is underway at 1645 E 53rd St in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. The 2-story building is being altered from office space to include offices on the ground floor and two dwelling units on the second floor.
This active permit was issued on April 30, 2026, with a reported project cost of $150,000. The work includes architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades, as well as a new rear exterior stair.
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Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
| Tracking number | 101078430 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | SELF-CERT 2019 CBRC: ALTERATION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY OF 2-STORY BUILDING FROM OFFICE(B) TO OFFICE ON GROUND FLOOR + 2 DWELLING UNITS ON SECOND FLOOR(B/R-2) WITH ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. INCLUDES NEW REAR EXTERIOR STAIR. 5 EXISTING ON-SITE PARKING SPACES TO REMAIN. (OCCUPANCY B/R2; TYPE IIIB CONSTRUCTION) |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $150,000 |
| Approved | April 3, 2026 |
| Issued | April 30, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
Racquel Fields
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