# Building permits at 5014 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $900,000 new building at 5044 W Chicago Ave, permitted Oct 6.

Two permits on record here. The newest, May 28: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8000 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 37 more permits (35 projects) since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 330 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 8000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: replace bad brick front and back. | $4,200 | [B200471355](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471355/) |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to include renovation and repair of 2nd floor only. Includes renovation of two existing apartments. Exterior work to replace windows, new rear wood porch and minor repairs to brick parapets. Interior work- remove and replace exiting gyp. Board, existing layout to re | $100,000 | [101074729](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074729/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 29 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | New building | Self-cert 2019 CBC: initial tenant build-out permit for shell space on third floor of new construction building. 6,982 SF. Mep-fp extensions / modification from building provided mep-fp systems.zoning use group for tenant space: office (occupancy group B, business, type IIA construction - existing) | $900,000 | [101081206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081206/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [4856 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-w-chicago-ave/) | 890 ft E | Mechanical (HVAC) | Hydronic piping extension/reconfiguration, gas piping extension/reconfiguration, repair/replacement affecting 2 systems : 2 boiler - hot water(lochinvar knight khb-285n) 1 unfired pressure vessel(bell & gosset b85). Electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-res | $171,000 | [B200511187](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511187/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [4856 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-w-chicago-ave/) | 890 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: boh hallway. | $171,000 | [B200511199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511199/) |
| Sep 12, 2026 | [4856 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-w-chicago-ave/) | 890 ft E | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration interior to replace existing circulation desk with associated electrical work as per plans.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), circulation desk. | $171,000 | [B200509851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509851/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4957 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4957-w-iowa-st/) | 630 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: back of building and electrical room. | $4,000 | [B200508988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508988/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [815 N Leclaire Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/815-n-leclaire-ave/) | 480 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr - 2019 CBC - repair to existing 2 story enclosed rear wood porch, no change in size or location (occupancy class r-v, construction type III - a) | $25,000 | [101087728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087728/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Install 1 set illuminated channel letters (a) | $1,000 | [101086541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086541/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Install 1 set illuminated channel letters (c) | $1,000 | [101086539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086539/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Install 1 set illuminated channel letters (b) | $1,000 | [101086503](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086503/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Halo lit reverse channel logo | $1,000 | [101086389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086389/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Halo lit reverse channel logo | $1,000 | [101086387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086387/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Illuminated cabinet face reading "ann & robert h lurie children's hospital of chicago. Outpatient center | $1,000 | [101086386](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086386/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Halo lit reverse channel logo reading "hand logo" | $500 | [101086385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086385/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Sign | Face lit channel letters reading "austin hope center" | $2,500 | [101086384](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086384/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [4952 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4952-w-chicago-ave/) | 260 ft E | Other | For permit 100802500: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. Additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473012/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5046 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5046-w-chicago-ave/) | 350 ft W | Other | Permit expires on 10/05/2026 erection starts: 8/19/2026, erection ends: 8/21/2026. Self cert - CBC 2019. One 30ft x 80ft tent for the austin hope ribbon cutting ceremony on aug 20, 2026. Set-up is aug 19 and takedown is aug 21, 2026. Lurie childrens hospital of chicago foundation with partytime-hdo  | $4,000 | [101086513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086513/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [4932 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4932-w-iowa-st/) | 810 ft NE | Other | Reinstate permit#101030232 inspection must be scheduled by january 2027 | Not listed | [101085760](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085760/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: austin hope center. | $99,595 | [B200475481](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475481/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [4907 W Iowa St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4907-w-iowa-st/) | 940 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1078 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018837. | $13,500 | [B200475776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475776/) |
| Jun 19, 2026 | [846 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/846-n-lavergne-ave/) | 490 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 7, MAX. Length 12. Location: exterior walls. | $8,000 | [B200475256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475256/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [5106 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-w-chicago-ave/) | 590 ft W | Other | For permit 101072687: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474586/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/) | 330 ft W | Elevator | Installation of (1) eg passenger elevator, 3500lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 3 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $124,952 | [101084852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084852/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [822 N Leclaire Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-leclaire-ave/) | 590 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Exterior repairs to garage fascia/soffit. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior of garage | $8,500 | [B200471901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471901/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [822 N Leclaire Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-leclaire-ave/) | 590 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear building. | $8,500 | [B200472996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472996/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [822 N Leclaire Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/822-n-leclaire-ave/) | 590 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Chain link fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 20'-0' ' (length). Location: rear building. | $2,000 | [B200472997](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472997/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [816 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/816-n-leamington-ave/) | 890 ft W | Other | For permit 101075061: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472663](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472663/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [4859 W Rice St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4859-w-rice-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: erect a new three-story frame residential building consisting of one (1) dwelling unit at the first floor and one (1) duplex dwelling unit located at the second and third floors (total of two (2) dwelling units), including a front entry porch, a rear two-story wood deck, a detach | $180,000 | [101081222](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081222/) |
| May 20, 2026 | [816 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/816-n-leamington-ave/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing single family residence, underpin existing foundation for new basement height, new front front stairs, new rear deck (type v-a construction) per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $100,000 | [101075061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075061/) |
| May 1, 2026 | [4954 W Huron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4954-w-huron-st/) | 720 ft S | Other | For permit 101074862: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467081](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467081/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5041 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5041-w-erie-st/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $100 | [B200513595](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513595/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [4933 W Walton St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4933-w-walton-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | New building | 4933 W Walton st - spr 2019 CBC - new 2 story with basement 2 dwelling unit building, with front stair, rear 2 story wood deck with stair, and detached 2 car garage and 1 outdoor parking space (occupancy R-5; construction type 5a) | $350,000 | [101086097](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086097/) |
| Aug 18, 2026 | [956 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/956-n-lavergne-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 5000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 10, MAX. Length 6. Location: tuckpointing and (10) lintel repair & replacement. | $5,000 | [B200507173](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507173/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [4941 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4941-w-erie-st/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: unit 1. | $7,000 | [B200478517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478517/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [4920 W Erie St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4920-w-erie-st/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: install of nonstructural fire-rated drywall at ceiling in open unfinished basement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 2 interior common areas, basements. | $1,500 | [B200479164](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479164/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [709 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/709-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 4.785 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: main roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $22,371 | [B200471016](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471016/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [709 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/709-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 3.915 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: main roof. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #22-0129. | $24,453 | [B200471019](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471019/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [912 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/912-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement due to multiple layers per code. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016500. | $30,000 | [B200474686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474686/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Chicago Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5044 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5044-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [5046 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5046-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [4959 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4959-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025
- [4952 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4952-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026
- [5106 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2026
- [4903 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4903-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Mar 28, 2025
- [5138 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5138-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Apr 15, 2026
- [4856 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4856-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2026
- [5206 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5206-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024
- [5224 W Chicago Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-chicago-ave/): newest permit Jul 29, 2026

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