# Building permits at 5120 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, May 22, 2025: Spr; 2019 CBC; existing one-family (r-5) two-story brick/frame (iv-a) building with basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr; 2019 CBC; existing one-family (r-5) two-story brick/frame (iv-a) building with basement. Resolve violations including dormer and wood rear deck without a permit | $35,000 | [101064719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064719/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5147 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5147-w-addison-st/) | 640 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior. | $1,500 | [B200514207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514207/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5213 W Eddy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-eddy-st/) | 610 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 13'-0' ' (length). Location: front side yard, along the side property line.. | $2,420 | [B200509308](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509308/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5000 W Eddy St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-w-eddy-st/) | 970 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 78'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard fence replacement. | $6,000 | [B200506715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506715/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [3449 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3449-n-lavergne-ave/) | 990 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 6 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $13,582 | [B200473075](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473075/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5036 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5036-w-addison-st/) | 870 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 4 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: upgrade electrical service. | $4,000 | [B200470003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470003/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5232 W Addison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5232-w-addison-st/) | 0.19 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 91'-5' ' (length). Location: installation of 91.5' of 5'+1' high wood fence. | $7,550 | [B200481432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481432/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [5150 W Henderson St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5150-w-henderson-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south elevation. | $15,270 | [B200475241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475241/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [3425 N Lavergne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-n-lavergne-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 300 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: service area. | $12,000 | [B200472939](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472939/) |

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

- [5111 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5111-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [4859 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4859-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026
- [4841 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4841-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2026
- [5729 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jun 10, 2026
- [5732 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5732-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024
- [5815 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5815-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 27, 2024
- [5828 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [5911 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5911-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025
- [5930 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5930-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2026
- [5943 W Cornelia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5943-w-cornelia-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026

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Map, the one permit at this address and 8 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5120-w-cornelia-ave/