# Building permits at 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 23 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 11, 2025: Sc 2019 CBRC: chicago public school - curie hs - interior alterations to two existing classrooms including. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 11 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 11, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: chicago public school - curie hs - interior alterations to two existing classrooms including architectural, electrical and plumbing upgrades. | $50,000 | [101068965](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068965/) | | Jul 8, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101063809. 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: bsmt, 1st fl, 2nd fl, 3rd f | Not listed | [B200432224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432224/) | | May 28, 2025 | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 3000lb capacity, 5-floor, 100fpm, hydraulic, passenger elevator(car 1), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000131) | $193,300 | [101069720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069720/) | | May 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alterations to existing elevator lobby areas on lower level thru roof level and mechanical and electrical work in existing elevator machine room (use group e1 construction type iib) | $700,000 | [101063809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063809/) | | Mar 13, 2025 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main entry and mdf entries. | $80,000 | [B200416736](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200416736/) | | May 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Horizontal pipe domestic water line replacement and installation of booster pumps, sump pumps and toilet remodeling. | $2,000,000 | [101050078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101050078/) | | Apr 13, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing parking areas at cps curie high-school. Exterior improvements only, no interior scope of work. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type ii-a construction (to remain), 6' tall chainlink fence w/screen per plans | $965,000 | [100944058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100944058/) | | Feb 23, 2022 | Elevator | Remove non-existing vpl (vertical platform lift) subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev000131). | $300 | [100959869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100959869/) | | May 29, 2019 | Elevator | Replace valve on one (1) 3000lb.cap, 4-floor dover #1, a/west hydraulic passenger elevator in curie high school. Pursuant to the scope of work submitted and the waiver submitted for the chicago public school board of esucation, ev000131 | $9,990 | [100822328](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100822328/) | | Jun 26, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Occupancy c-3, type 1b high school. Renovation work to include replacement of existing rtus; roofing system replacement (non-structural); selective exterior masonry repairs (non-structural); selective interior renovation including ceilings, lighting, painting; | $20,000,000 | [100691958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100691958/) | | May 18, 2017 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 4 hi lo modular swing stage scaffolds from 5\22\2017 to 5\22\2018. | Not listed | [100705932](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100705932/) | | May 9, 2016 | Alteration or repair | -Self certification- renovation of boys & girls locker room showers in a public school. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing tile floor finish and concrete topping throughout the boy¿s and girl¿s shower rooms. Existing shower columns are to be removed and replaced. | $237,600 | [100634572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100634572/) | | May 22, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Athletic field renovations (football/soccer field), new ADA walks and drinking fountains | $400,000 | [100532272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532272/) | | Jul 23, 2013 | Solar | Install 56 185 watt solar panels on the south wall of existing curie metro high school building in "awning" fashion. Total system 10.36 kw | $45,000 | [100500892](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100500892/) | | Nov 15, 2011 | Electrical | Low voltage audio/ visual at currie school | $179,000 | [B100418760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100418760/) | | Jul 12, 2011 | Alteration or repair | New dehumidification unit including ductwork modifications, electrical feed, structural support, and controls. | $100,000 | [100402319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100402319/) | | May 31, 2011 | Electrical | Low voltage intercom at curie school | $27,000 | [B100396282](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100396282/) | | May 13, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Curie: new classroom conversions to drafting, computer, broadcast studio, culinary, early education labs, and new unisex toilet. | $1,000,000 | [100394043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100394043/) | | Apr 21, 2011 | Alteration or repair | New dehumidification unit including ductwork modifications, electrical feed, structural support, and controls. | $517,000 | [100390918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100390918/) | | Aug 26, 2010 | Sign | Replace existing sign with new 5'4"h x 11'7" double sided, internally illuminated sign cabinet with electronic message center on single pole. | $30,000 | [100349728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100349728/) | | Aug 20, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Renovation of pool and locker rooms; accessible parking spaces and parkway trees. | $904,882 | [100359616](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100359616/) | | Jun 17, 2008 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage access equipment | $4,150 | [B100242854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100242854/) | | Apr 5, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Masonry restoration, cleaning, tuckpointing, installation of window guards and selective window replacement | $1,100,000 | [100171597](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100171597/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 11 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | [5024 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-s-archer-ave/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC: revision done the previous submitted and approved drawings to101070684. Are as follows: mechanical, electrical and plumbing.added a separate rtu unit for the office. Separate the HVAC. | $20,000 | [101086698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086698/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [4903 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4903-s-komensky-ave/) | 780 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior and exterior rehab to remove the existing cantilevered addition/balcony and convert to the original condition, exterior elevations repairs, remove rear enclosure (wall and door) at garage and replace with new gate and remove and disposed the ac condenser installed at edge of roof | $20,000 | [101082815](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082815/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [4849 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-s-komensky-ave/) | 890 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Replace existing deck and built a new wood canopy as per plans (type IIIA occupancy r-5) | $10,000 | [101081866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081866/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [4841 S Komensky Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-s-komensky-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $11,960 | [B200475492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475492/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [4818 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4818-s-pulaski-rd/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Self cert: dormer addition on 2nd floor residential unit; no change to zoning use and 1st floor commercial space | $100,000 | [101083059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083059/) | | May 13, 2026 | [4869 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4869-s-archer-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit no 101061676 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101061676 | Not listed | [101083455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083455/) | | May 5, 2026 | [4869 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4869-s-archer-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of the building. | $8,000 | [B200464391](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464391/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [5109 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5109-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: revision to the building permit 101079160 for plumbing changes only: relocation of grease trap and revised routing of sanitary waste and vent piping due to correct location of existing sanitary waste piping exiting the building as per revised plans. | $20,000 | [101087522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087522/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5109 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5109-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | For permit 101079160: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200469184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469184/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5124 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5124-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Dream clean car wash: internally illuminated double sided ground sign (s pulaski rd) - 7'-0" h x 10'-8" W (75 SQ ft); 12'-0" oah | $25,000 | [101079947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079947/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5124 S Pulaski Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5124-s-pulaski-rd/) | 0.24 mi S | Sign | Dream clean car wash: internally illuminated double sided w/ dymanic display ground sign (s pulaski rd) - 20'-0" h x 15'-2" W (303 SQ ft); 24'-0" oah | $115,000 | [101079946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079946/) | ## 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 Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5004 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5004-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024 - [5024 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [4877 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4877-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [4869 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4869-s-archer-ave/): newest permit May 13, 2026 - [5056 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5056-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025 - [5066 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5066-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [5088 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5088-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2025 - [4825 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Feb 24, 2025 - [5129 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5129-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 18, 2024 - [5133 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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