# Building permits at 5142 N Rutherford Ave, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Nov 22, 2024: Single family occupancy R-5 to remain. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Single family occupancy R-5 to remain. Erect a new 1 story rear addition with rooftop deck and 1st fl. Open rear deck to principal building as legalize 1-story front porch addition, detached garage with 6' roof projection over patio on east elevation and legalize 5' high wood fence along north side  | $80,000 | [100985363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100985363/) |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $12,800 | [101006091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006091/) |
| Jul 15, 2022 | Electrical | 200A OH service update | $5,000 | [B100980277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100980277/) |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 400 sqft | $15,000 | [100284999](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100284999/) |

## 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5215 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-n-rutherford-ave/) | 380 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $30,800 | [B200514082](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514082/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5236 N Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5236-n-natoma-ave/) | 910 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x27'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $47,000 | [B200511028](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511028/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5143 N New England Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5143-n-new-england-ave/) | 910 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 78'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $5,986 | [B200480673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480673/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5214 N Natoma Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-n-natoma-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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' '. | $34,495 | [B200479764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479764/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5133 N Oak Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-n-oak-park-ave/) | 270 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 12 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back yard. | $4,000 | [B200475153](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475153/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5141 N New England Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5141-n-new-england-ave/) | 910 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 145 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $20,500 | [B200471483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471483/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5233 N Newland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5233-n-newland-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 85 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $8,000 | [B200513890](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513890/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [4953 N Normandy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4953-n-normandy-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 95'-0' ' (length). Location: installing fence around back yard. | $5,040 | [B200512207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512207/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5058 N Nashville Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5058-n-nashville-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house & detached garage roofs. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01964. | $14,500 | [B200478138](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478138/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Rutherford Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5112 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5112-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025
- [5105 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5105-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025
- [5215 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Oct 1, 2026
- [5225 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2024
- [4937 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Apr 24, 2026
- [4822 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2025
- [3522 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3522-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit May 29, 2025
- [3447 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3447-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [3327 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3327-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025
- [3324 N Rutherford Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3324-n-rutherford-ave/): newest permit Jul 8, 2025

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