# Building permits at 5159 W Olive Ave, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Mar 3: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wrought iron fence - 5'-0' ' (height) x 104'-0' ' (length). Location: east yard. | $4,900 | [B200460905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460905/) |
| May 7, 2008 | Electrical | Install low voltage alarm system | $690 | [B100236237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100236237/) |
| Dec 21, 2007 | New building | New single family residence with basement and attached garage, chestnut type. | $225,000 | [100217315](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100217315/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5566 N Lynch Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5566-n-lynch-ave/) | 520 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: telecommunications towers. | $100,000 | [B200472005](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472005/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | [5311 W Ardmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5311-w-ardmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 250 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $4,400 | [B200472150](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472150/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on W Olive Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5207 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025
- [3226 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3226-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [3225 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [1759 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1759-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [1677 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1677-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2025
- [1651 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1651-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Dec 12, 2025
- [1645 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026
- [1643 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1643-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Sep 18, 2025
- [1633 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1633-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Oct 17, 2022
- [1464 W Olive Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1464-w-olive-ave/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-07 09:30 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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