# Building permits at 5159 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $2.5M demolition at 3000 W 51st St, permitted May 4. One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 17: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1166 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: garage roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01959. | $5,936 | [B200507666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507666/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2026 | [5134 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5134-s-kedzie-ave/) | 790 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: common area. | $1,500 | [B200509002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509002/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5249 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5249-s-kedzie-ave/) | 870 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 16. Location: masonry repairs of exiting 2 story front bldg.. | $8,700 | [B200507336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507336/) | | Aug 16, 2026 | [5239 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-kedzie-ave/) | 810 ft SW | Fire systems | Revision to permit #100985877 to reduce plumbing fixture count, update bathroom layout, and remove sprinkler system per 14b 903.2.3, for daycare renovation at existing 2 story B, e-2, and R-2 mixed use iii-a masonry building with basement. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), | $5,000 | [B200478951](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478951/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5223 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5223-s-kedzie-ave/) | 730 ft SW | Sign | Exterior electrical sign 'logo + legit cuts' 2' x 10 FT | $6,000 | [101078389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078389/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5239 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-kedzie-ave/) | 810 ft SW | Other | For permit 100985877: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472861/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3000 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3000-w-51st-st/) | 910 ft NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 1 to 6 story masonry building including footings and foundations. (Plant a) | $2,500,000 | [B101077819](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101077819/) | | May 4, 2026 | [3000 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3000-w-51st-st/) | 910 ft NE | Demolition | Complex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 1 story masonry building including footings and foundations. (Maintanance building) | $60,000 | [B101077818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101077818/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3050 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3050-w-51st-st/) | 680 ft N | Demolition | Wrfeck and remove a 1 story masonry commerical garage including footings and foundations | $40,000 | [B101077820](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101077820/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3050 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3050-w-51st-st/) | 680 ft N | Demolition | Complex demolition: wrfeck and remove a 1 and 2 story masonry building including footings and foundations. (Plant b) | $800,000 | [B101077817](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101077817/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5050 S Kedzie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5050-s-kedzie-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBC: selective demolition of portions of the building to create new entrances, parking lot, and sight lines. (Occupancy: B, m; construction class iib) consultant reviewer v3. | $220,000 | [101085338](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085338/) | ## 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 Albany Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5125 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5125-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [5214 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2025 - [5248 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5248-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Feb 13, 2025 - [5518 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5518-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [5526 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Jan 14, 2026 - [5606 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5606-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [4625 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4625-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Mar 17, 2025 - [5749 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5749-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Sep 3, 2025 - [4527 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4527-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Nov 24, 2025 - [4510 S Albany Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4510-s-albany-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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