# Building permits at 5200 S Berkeley Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $475,000 alteration or repair at 5015 S Greenwood Ave, permitted Jul 27.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Jun 27, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5341 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: entire roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01894. | $154,166 | [B200431040](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431040/) |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace sleepers and decking same as existing as per plans. 5200-5216 S Berkeley ave (9 unit townhouse bldg) | $17,500 | [100684996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100684996/) |
| Nov 14, 2013 | Roofing | Tear off and replace roof | Not listed | [100517522](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100517522/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2026 | [5200 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-ellis-ave/) | 230 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: condo # 117. | $1,000 | [B200470966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470966/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/) | 950 ft W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 4. Location: north elevations. | $42,440 | [B200508303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508303/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [5139 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5139-s-university-ave/) | 710 ft E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC renovations to an existing basement for a type 3b ordinary construction, 2-story masonry sf townhouse (r-5 occ.) residence for same use. Scope of work (basement only) includes new interior finishes, fixtures, selective structural renovation and selective modifications to existing  | $150,000 | [101084507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084507/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5239 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-ingleside-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-11' '. | $12,000 | [B200473693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473693/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/) | 880 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 4, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200474855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474855/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5217 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5217-s-ingleside-ave/) | 590 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of new second floor rear addition and terrace and alteration to the existing 2-story with basement single family residence with new first floor deck. Work to included electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) conditional permit subject t | $200,000 | [101078116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078116/) |
| Jun 9, 2026 | [939 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 710 ft NW | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartment 3 or unit 3. | $4,500 | [B200473477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473477/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5114 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-s-ingleside-ave/) | 740 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: front elevation lintels. | $29,800 | [B200472244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472244/) |
| May 23, 2026 | [5201 S University Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-university-ave/) | 710 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 150 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $64,840 | [B200467730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467730/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | [1200 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1200-e-53rd-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: north east side of the building. | $3,000 | [B200511453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511453/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5048 S Woodlawn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5048-s-woodlawn-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: rear of the building from the alley. | $14,600 | [B200481342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481342/) |
| Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 16'-0' ' (length). Location: right back side of the house. | $1,417 | [B200506640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506640/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5019 S Drexel Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5019-s-drexel-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: west side exterior brick wall. | $14,500 | [B200480192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480192/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5015 S Greenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-greenwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations of an existing 2 story masonry detached single family building, including electrical, HVAC, and plumbing work. No change to exterior.(occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction) | $475,000 | [101082755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082755/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $8,920 | [B200479799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479799/) |

## More on this street

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

- [4465 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4465-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Nov 10, 2025
- [4459 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4459-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026
- [4431 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4431-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Apr 8, 2026
- [4411 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4411-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [4401 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4401-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Feb 11, 2025
- [4348 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4348-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Aug 28, 2026
- [4314 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4314-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026
- [4167 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4167-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Jan 16, 2025
- [4166 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4166-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit Feb 2, 2026
- [4152 S Berkeley Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4152-s-berkeley-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2025

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