# Building permits at 5100 S Emerald Ave, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 28: Repair or in-kind replacement of 14 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits (6 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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/) |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101039887. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first floor. | Not listed | [B200435044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200435044/) |
| Dec 29, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior. | $4,000 | [B200409867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409867/) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior & exterior alterations for new day care on ground floor of existing 1 story masonry building with new trash enclosure, new 6 FT wood fence, 5 unenclosed parking spaces, 4 bicycle spaces and 2 drop off space in the public street per plans certified plans corrections: conditional | $359,000 | [101039887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101039887/) |

## 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), 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/) | 300 ft 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/) | 300 ft SW | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $44,900 | [101084009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084009/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [853 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-w-51st-st/) | 860 ft W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 17; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior windows & doors. | $15,000 | [B200510380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510380/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 760 ft NE | 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 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 760 ft NE | 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 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 760 ft NE | 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/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | [900 W 51st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-51st-pl/) | 0.19 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,475 | [B200476680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476680/) |

## 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 Emerald Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5251 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025
- [5305 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 21, 2024
- [5547 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5547-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 27, 2026
- [4629 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4629-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [5605 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5605-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Nov 16, 2024
- [5607 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026
- [5637 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5637-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Dec 30, 2025
- [5638 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5638-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 22, 2024
- [5645 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Aug 26, 2026
- [5735 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5735-s-emerald-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2025

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 14:57 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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