# Building permits at 5000 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL 10 permits on record here. The newest, Aug 17: Nonstructural interior alteration for new ppe gear storage room at basement level to include associated. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits (6 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.20 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration for new ppe gear storage room at basement level to include associated mechanical and electrical work. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement.. | $300,000 | [B200476624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476624/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof of existing firehouse. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018605. | $350,000 | [B200475087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475087/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof parapet. | $75,000 | [B200475093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475093/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Roofing | Masonry repairs and tear-off and replace roof; city of chicago firehouse/2fm | $50,400 | [100845122](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100845122/) | | Aug 28, 2018 | Electrical | Remove and replace deteriorated steel stairs from 1st to 2nd floor. Remove and replace 1 shower head. 1 Floor drains, 4 sinks, 3 toilets and lockers. Electrical permit#100775268 | $80,000 | [100780117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100780117/) | | Jul 31, 2018 | Electrical | Concrete floor repairs to north and south bays of apparatus floors to an existing fire house station. Remove and replace floor drains, separate electrical permit. Remove conduit and replace after concrete work is completed. | $80,000 | [B100775268](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100775268/) | | Jul 31, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Concrete floor repairs to north and south bays of apparatus floors to an existing fire house station. Remove and replace floor drains, separate electrical permits. | $80,000 | [100775265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100775265/) | | Jun 9, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Repair firehouse. Tucking pointing, maonry maintenince. All work same as existing. City of chicago 2fm department | $97,000 | [100654456](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100654456/) | | Feb 16, 2016 | Electrical | Install (10) 110volt smoke/co detectors in living area provide 110volt 20 amp circuit for ADA door operator this work is to be performed in the chicago fire department engine company 50 facility | $14,000 | [B100634300](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100634300/) | | Sep 28, 2009 | Electrical | Installing a new 225 amp service | Not listed | [B100312203](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100312203/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5100 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5100-s-emerald-ave/) | 760 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 14 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1st level. | $22,500 | [B200513079](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513079/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 28, 2026 | [5119 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5119-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $44,900 | [B101084009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101084009/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [5119 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5119-s-halsted-st/) | 0.19 mi SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $44,900 | [101084009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084009/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [735 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-48th-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-9' ' (height) x 80'-0' ' (length). Location: new wrought iron fence in front 5'-9" high. | $3,500 | [B200512895](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512895/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [732 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/732-w-48th-pl/) | 0.21 mi N | Alteration or repair | Revised footing of garage, interior renovations, proposed skylights for an exsting 2 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $20,000 | [101080864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080864/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [735 W 48th Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/735-w-48th-pl/) | 0.20 mi N | New building | New two story frame (va construction, R-5 occupancy) single family residence with basement, new front steel covered porch with stairs. Rear first floor deck under 2nd floor overhang. New detached two car garage. 250 Lf of 6 feet high wood fence. All work as per plans. | $500,000 | [101082943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082943/) | | May 14, 2026 | [4825 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to restore opening at 1st floor unit from unpermitted conversion to two units on one flrr (restore to one unit on 1st flr).locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, first floor unit 1. | $1,000 | [B200469960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469960/) | ## 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 Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5101 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5101-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [5138 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5138-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 13, 2025 - [5140 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026 - [4835 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4835-s-union-ave/): newest permit Nov 12, 2024 - [4825 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4825-s-union-ave/): newest permit May 14, 2026 - [4801 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4801-s-union-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [5228 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5228-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [4747 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4747-s-union-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2026 - [4721 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4721-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026 - [5317 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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