# Building permits at 4953 S Kostner Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 10: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 10, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 56'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $300 | [B200461574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200461574/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | May 27, 2026 | [4943 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-s-kostner-ave/) | 100 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $11,721 | [B200471806](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471806/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 7, 2026 | [5133 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-archer-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-certification 2019 CBC. Electrical work only. Electrical main service upgrade under permit #b200402147 for existing 2-story, mixed-use building. All as per plans. | $10,000 | [101089258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089258/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [4935 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4935-s-kildare-ave/) | 690 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house & garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017555. | $25,300 | [B200512385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512385/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [4941 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4941-s-kolin-ave/) | 360 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to replace drywall, upgrade mechanical, electrical and plumbing, add basement utility closet. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, 1st floor and attic. | $30,000 | [B200481417](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481417/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [5133 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-archer-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 cbc.plumbing work only on the 1st floor of an existing 2-story, mixed-use building. Installation of (3) new plumbing fixtures and (3) new floor drains, and (1) fl sink with partial water line modifications. No architectural, electrical, or mechanical work. All work as per pla | $5,000 | [101084359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084359/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5001 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-kolin-ave/) | 360 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1473 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $16,250 | [B200479461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479461/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5005 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5005-s-kolin-ave/) | 380 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3300 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house & detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019663. | $24,719 | [B200480190](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480190/) | | Jul 25, 2026 | [4905 S Kildare Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4905-s-kildare-ave/) | 830 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: exterior and basement. | $2,500 | [B200477110](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477110/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5044 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-s-kenneth-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 16 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 16. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: main service panel. | $1,500 | [B200473484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473484/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [4936 S Keeler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4936-s-keeler-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Deconvert from 4 to 2 original d.u. And address code violations to an existing 2 story brick building as per plans (type IIIA occupancy R-5 | $10,000 | [101086079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086079/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5234 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-s-archer-ave/) | 0.25 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 12 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017203. | $6,200 | [B200510716](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510716/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4815 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-kostner-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $25,210 | [B200477852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477852/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4815 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-kostner-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $25,210 | [101085747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085747/) | ## 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 Kostner Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4943 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4943-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [4922 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4922-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024 - [4815 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4815-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jul 8, 2026 - [5228 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5228-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [5261 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5261-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [5333 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [5736 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5736-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Oct 26, 2024 - [6055 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6055-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Sep 19, 2026 - [6113 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6113-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [6219 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6219-s-kostner-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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