# Building permits at 4930 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 1, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits (9 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 1, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 4900 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof on the building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104015212. | $40,000 | [B200436407](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436407/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 10, 2026 | [4926 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4926-s-cornell-ave/) | 35 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: unit #g. | $7,587 | [B200476626](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476626/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [4926 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4926-s-cornell-ave/) | 35 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - repairs to address fire damage to a 3 story existing townhome. Mechanical, electric and plumbing as per plans unit 4926d(occupancy R2 classification) ( type IIIB construction ) | $274,000 | [101080451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080451/) | | May 8, 2026 | [5000 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-cornell-ave/) | 240 ft S | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 160 FT., max. Height: 42 FT. Location: facade inspection. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200469215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469215/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main switchgear room. | $25,000 | [B200510946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510946/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 5030 S east end ave. | $5,000 | [B200507947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507947/) | | Aug 15, 2026 | [4856 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-s-cornell-ave/) | 310 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, garage. | $3,050 | [B200507558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507558/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (b) on west elevation | $500 | [101083707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083707/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 710 ft SE | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (a) on west elevation | $500 | [101083706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083706/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 15, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: building link. | Not listed | [B200467207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467207/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 2nd fl pedestrian bridge. | Not listed | [B200465411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465411/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on S Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4926 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4926-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jul 10, 2026 - [4934 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4934-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 9, 2026 - [4922 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4922-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2026 - [4942 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4942-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2025 - [5000 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026 - [4856 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 15, 2026 - [5020 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5020-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [5235 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [5325 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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