# Building permits at 5159 W Medill Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Dec 21, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 21, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical panel. | $2,500 | [B200409512](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200409512/) | | Nov 22, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.77 kw. Array output: 0.06929 kw. Location: roof top of principle structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0387. | $13,325 | [B200397851](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200397851/) | ## 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 2, 2026 | [5104 W Fullerton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5104-w-fullerton-ave/) | 690 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Construct new wood roof cover over an existing second floor wood deck with stairs in an existing 2-story masonry building {iiia} with commercial first floor and residential second floor in an existing b3-1 zoning district | $30,000 | [101083888](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083888/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [2441 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2441-n-laramie-ave/) | 840 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), unit 1s boiler room where plum | $2,000 | [B200472547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472547/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 12, 2026 | [2154 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2154-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $2,000 | [B200515563](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515563/) | | Oct 2, 2026 | [2154 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2154-n-leamington-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 8 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 6. Specific location: basement & backyard. | $61,000 | [B200514230](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514230/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [2315 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2315-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Scope: interior and exterior work to be addressed at kitchen area affected by vehicle impact, scope inlcudes replacement of plumbing and electrical with associated piping, exterior facade and studs as affected by impact. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), impacted interior/ | $3,500 | [B200479309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479309/) | | Aug 7, 2026 | [2315 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2315-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 3 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen and bathroom. | $4,450 | [B200478849](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478849/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2428 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2428-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fence, wall or deck | Scope: removal of rear 2nd floor balcony installed without a permit. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, front side of builing and back side of building. | $1,800 | [B200480053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480053/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [2428 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2428-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 6 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 1, MAX. Length 6. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 6sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: first floor above entry. | $600 | [B200480049](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480049/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [2315 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2315-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 8. Lighting outlets: 4. Specific location: kitchen and bathroom.. | $5,000 | [B200478845](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478845/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5021 W Fullerton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5021-w-fullerton-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Other | For permit 101061599: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478007](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478007/) | ## 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 Medill Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [4938 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4938-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [4936 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4936-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2025 - [3572 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3572-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2025 - [3510 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3510-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Oct 31, 2024 - [6812 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6812-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 - [6917 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6917-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Mar 4, 2026 - [6930 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6930-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [3040 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3040-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [3018 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3018-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Jul 7, 2026 - [2849 W Medill Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2849-w-medill-ave/): newest permit Jan 8, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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