# Building permits at 5138 S Union Ave, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 13, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (8 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $14,500 | [B200450403](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200450403/) |
| Aug 11, 2016 | Electrical | Remove old rubber wire, replace wiring, add two arc protected circuits, hardwire smoke/ co2detectors | Not listed | [B100664403](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100664403/) |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm interior work only # 4015-75133 | Not listed | [B100605977](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100605977/) |
| Jul 10, 2006 | Electrical | Electrcal repairs. | Not listed | [B100123137](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100123137/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5100 S Emerald Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5100-s-emerald-ave/) | 510 ft NW | 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/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5119 S Halsted St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5119-s-halsted-st/) | 630 ft W | 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/) | 630 ft W | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $44,900 | [101084009](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084009/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [814 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/814-w-53rd-st/) | 0.23 mi SW | Other | Reinstate permit no 101006309 must begin work and or request inspection no later than april 2027 on permit no 101006309 | Not listed | [101089040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089040/) |
| Sep 3, 2026 | [853 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/853-w-51st-st/) | 0.24 mi 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 28, 2026 | [5317 S Lowe Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-lowe-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200508606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508606/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) | 0.20 mi N | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Union Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5140 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 25, 2026
- [5101 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5101-s-union-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026
- [5228 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5228-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026
- [5000 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-union-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026
- [5317 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-union-ave/): newest permit Jan 31, 2025
- [5422 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-s-union-ave/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025
- [5424 S Union Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5424-s-union-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024
- [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

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