# Building permits at 5000 N Major Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 alteration or repair at 5677 W Higgins Ave, permitted Aug 28.

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, May 22, 2025: Revision to existing permit #101067026 to add perforated drain tile at perimeter of basement foundation & add. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits (10 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: revision to existing permit #101067026 to add perforated drain tile at perimeter of basement foundation & add utility sink and dog wash basin in basement of existing 2 story 2 d.u. Building with basement as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $5,000 | [101069072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069072/) |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: rehab existing 2 story 2 d.u. Building with basement as per plan (occupancy group R-5, type VA construction). | $100,000 | [101067026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067026/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | [5117 N Mango Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-n-mango-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 5. Parapet rebuilding: 60 SQ. FT. Location: west, south, north elevation. | $28,440 | [B200510457](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510457/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 920 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: bas | $2,000 | [B200510054](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510054/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [5677 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5677-w-higgins-ave/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior gut remodel of the existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 23' ht., 4-unit residential building with basement for 2 new basement units for conversion from 4 dwelling units to 6 dwelling units (occupancy group R-2; type IIIA construction). | $700,000 | [101080875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080875/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 920 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Location: basement exterior and roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $15,000 | [B200475890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475890/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 920 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 5.85 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: electric room, rooftop, exterior. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $15,000 | [B200475885](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475885/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5648 W Goodman St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-w-goodman-st/) | 920 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.95 kw. Location: basement and rooftops. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0441. | $14,200 | [B200474629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474629/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5712 W Grover St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5712-w-grover-st/) | 760 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 86'-0' ' (length). Location: rearyard. | $6,988 | [B200476746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476746/) |
| Jun 6, 2026 | [5018 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5018-n-monitor-ave/) | 1,000 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 4'-0' ' (height) x 80'-0' ' (length). Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 264'-0' ' (length). Location: all around the lot. | $3,000 | [B200473595](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473595/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [5810 W Higgins Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5810-w-higgins-ave/) | 740 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south facade masonry tuckpointing. | $20,000 | [B200470134](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470134/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5210 N Northwest Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5210-n-northwest-hwy/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1st floor. | $2,189 | [B200512956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512956/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [4914 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4914-n-monitor-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x30'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $34,068 | [B200480572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480572/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5106 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-n-monitor-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200476225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476225/) |
| May 21, 2026 | [5106 N Monitor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-n-monitor-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: rooftop. | $1,000 | [B200471484](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471484/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Major Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5600 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5600-n-major-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2025
- [5608 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-n-major-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026
- [5708 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5708-n-major-ave/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025
- [4221 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4221-n-major-ave/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025
- [4118 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4118-n-major-ave/): newest permit Sep 30, 2025
- [4056 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4056-n-major-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2025
- [4026 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4026-n-major-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [3425 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-n-major-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2026
- [3119 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3119-n-major-ave/): newest permit Dec 21, 2023
- [3059 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3059-n-major-ave/): newest permit Oct 26, 2024

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Map, both permits at this address and 13 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-n-major-ave/