5550 S University Ave
5550 S University Ave · Chicago, IL, 60637
Also listed as 5500 S University Ave
Active express permit program
ACTIVE
PERMIT SET
EXPRESS PERMIT PROGRAMMASONRY
Largest permit
$6.41M
Window
Sep 4, 2026
Permits
1
Parties
4
Largest single reported permit cost — not a summed project total. Individual permit values can overlap in scope.
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Activity
How much relevant permit activity is on this site.
46
/ 100
Medium
Why this score:
Recent permit activity
Related permit history
Major construction activity
Active permits on site
Significant reported costs
Trade fit
How well this project matches each trade, from linked permits. Select a trade to filter parties & permits.
| Trade | Fit | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | Major construction permits |
Permit ledger
All 1 permit on this record| Permit | Description | Status | Contractor | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B200510295 Masonry Work | TUCKPOINTING AND UNIT MASONRY REPAIR / REPLACEMENT: 2500 SQ. FT., LINTEL QTY. 0, MAX. LENGTH 0. PARAPET REBUILDING: 250 SQ. FT. LOCATION: EXTERIOR FACADE MASONRY REPAIRS.. | SEP 3, 2026 | Active | $6,411,265 | Dexter Eric |
Permit values are as reported at filing and may be revised on amendment. Individual permits can overlap in physical scope.
Why this project matters
COST
$6.41M largest permit, express permit program
Max reported cost; not a summed project total
SCOPE
Express Permit Program, masonry
Key parties
Owner
The University of ChicagoNo contact on file
3 more parties on this project
Location
1 site · Chicago
Sources: City of Chicago Dept. of Buildings permit feed · Cook County Assessor parcel records
Source Chicago Building Permits · Last calculated Sep 8, 2026