# Building permits at 500 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity. 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 27, 2025 | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 2-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev000841) | $110,000 | [101073539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073539/) | | Apr 24, 2018 | Roofing | Select athletic building window replacements, elect athletic building existing window refinishing arcade concrete floor repair arcade roof repair field house trim replacement, see sheets a3.3 and a3.4field house and athletics building downspout replacement, storm drain repairsfield house re-grading | $789,440 | [100746073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100746073/) | | Jan 16, 2013 | Alteration or repair | New artifical turf fields and existing baseball fields renovation. | Not listed | [100392936](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100392936/) | | Jul 30, 2010 | New building | Permit expires on 09/30/2010 erect (4) 20' x 40' (will be (2) 20 x 20 tents attached together to make the requested size) tents for the back to school festival on july 31, 2010. Install july 29, 2010 and remove july 31, 2010 | $2,600 | [100355715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100355715/) | | Oct 4, 2006 | New building | Permit expires on 12/04/2006 erect a 30' x 50' tent for event from september 19, 2006 thru october 10, 2006 per plans. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | $10,000 | [100137805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100137805/) | | Jul 3, 2006 | Electrical | Replace existing exit fixtures with battery-back-up exit fixtures. | $2,200 | [B100120332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100120332/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 19, 2026 | [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: next to and outside of building. | $38,000 | [B200478969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478969/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/) | 620 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: mechanical space in basement. | $35,000 | [B200478950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478950/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5551 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-congress-pkwy/) | 320 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 4000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 12. Location: exterior work only. | $8,500 | [B200479538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479538/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 440 ft NE | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479630](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479630/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 440 ft NE | Other | For permit 101082012: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479629/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5551 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5551-w-van-buren-st/) | 440 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC revision to permit 101064616 for interior rehab and to convert from 3 dwelling units to 4 dwelling units to an existing 3 story brick building with basement as per plans.(occupancy R2 classification) ( type IIIA construction ) certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $30,000 | [101082012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082012/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5510 W Congress Pkwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-w-congress-pkwy/) | 730 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 floor furnace(goodman, gm9s920603bn, 1st floor). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1st and 2nd floors. | $6,000 | [B200474627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474627/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | [5419 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200475462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475462/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5417 W Van Buren St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-van-buren-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration of existing SFR, refinish floors and trim, replace trim and kitchen and bath remodel, replace plumbing fixutres with associated piping.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 1 | $50,000 | [B200474272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474272/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5515 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.22 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $19,000 | [B200470514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470514/) | ## 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 Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [415 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/415-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 24, 2025 - [645 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/645-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2026 - [231 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/231-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [832 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/832-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025 - [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026 - [116 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/116-s-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 8, 2026 - [5258 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5258-s-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 3, 2026 - [5710 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-s-central-ave/): newest permit Nov 25, 2024 - [5821 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-central-ave/): newest permit Oct 5, 2026 - [5940 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5940-s-central-ave/): newest permit May 11, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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