# Building permits at 5117 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jul 3: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 3, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,000 | [B200477295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477295/) | | Jul 13, 2010 | Electrical | Install low voltege burglar alarm | $550 | [B100353149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100353149/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [5216 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-diversey-ave/) | 710 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200509818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509818/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5046 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5046-w-schubert-ave/) | 990 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,813 | [B200509637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509637/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5140 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-w-schubert-ave/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 deconvert basement to original storage use as per plan. Deconvert from 3du to 2du.as per plans | $25,000 | [101082639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082639/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [2918 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2918-n-laramie-ave/) | 780 ft NW | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, indoor curved stairlift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $18,565 | [101085188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085188/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5041 W Oakdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5041-w-oakdale-ave/) | 780 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200474983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474983/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5135 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5135-w-george-st/) | 380 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and second story addition to existing 1 1/2 story brick SFR. (Occupancy group R-5; type 3a & 5a construction) | $20,000 | [101077570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077570/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5019 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5019-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: riser and meter can. | $3,500 | [B200515167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515167/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5305 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-w-diversey-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200511240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511240/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5254 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-w-wolfram-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/ common areas/building facade. | $27,500 | [B200508943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508943/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5303 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5303-w-george-st/) | 0.23 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, stairs, apartments. | $14,000 | [B200475631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475631/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2859 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-n-lockwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement, outside wall for new service, 1st floor. | $7,500 | [B200476409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476409/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5019 W Wellington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5019-w-wellington-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 6.08 kw. Array output: 8.36 kw. Location: roof of principal building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0069. | $18,810 | [B200469501](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469501/) | ## 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 W Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5028 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5028-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [5021 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5021-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [5254 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [4951 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4951-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [5309 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5309-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [4918 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4918-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [4914 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4914-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [5331 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 7, 2026 - [5333 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [4817 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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