# Building permits at 5201 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.5M alteration or repair at 5207 S Harper Ave, permitted Jul 27.

31 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 23: Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 29 more permits (27 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 150 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475921/) |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 185 FT., max. Height: 290 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200459933](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459933/) |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 1000sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: all exterior facade elevations. | $1,376,395 | [B200459539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459539/) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: parking garage. | $28,980 | [B200415961](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200415961/) |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 183 FT., max. Height: 280 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200399087](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200399087/) |
| May 29, 2024 | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on three(3) 2000lb capacity, 28-floor, 350fpm, passenger elevators(1n,2n,& 1s), pursuant to the sacope of work submitted.(ev001312) | $8,359 | [101052055](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101052055/) |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Concrete spall patching at east elevation (approx. 350 Sf) remove unsound concrete from the repair area to expose sound concrete. Thoroughly clean and epoxy coat all exposed reinforcing steel as required and restore the original section with concrete patch materials. | $378,725 | [101033098](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101033098/) |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect three (3) scaffold dates 09/28/2023 through 09/28/2024 | $111 | [101033319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101033319/) |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Electrical | Install 100amp panel for unit 24b. Add two 20amp circuits for unit. Replace all receptacles | $1,000 | [B101023336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101023336/) |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Unit 10c: bathroom remodel, remove cast iron tub and replace with shower; replace tile walls | $5,000 | [101023214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101023214/) |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (1) scaffold from 10-5-2020 to 10-5-2021 | Not listed | [100893277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100893277/) |
| Mar 3, 2019 | Electrical | Replace conductors due to bad underground from transformer. | $3,000 | [B100807206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100807206/) |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Fence, wall or deck | All elevations, repair/replace concrete 235 SQ. FT., Repair/replace sealant 150 linear FT., repair/replace balconies membrane 10530 SQ. FT., Repair/replace balcony railings 110 linear FT., water proof concrete and railings, only | $309,660 | [100780428](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100780428/) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 3 scaffold from 09/10/2018 to 09/10/2019. | Not listed | [100779319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100779319/) |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Alteration or repair | New wireless facility site. Installation of (5) microwave dishes & (1) proposed equipment cabinet installed in existing penthouse level as per plans. | $80,000 | [100749421](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100749421/) |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Elevator | Modernization of (4) 2000# cap., geared, passenger elevators, serving 28 floors pursuant to scope of work submitted. All work to be made in compliance with 2010 city of chicago elevator code (asme a17.1-2007) (ev001312) | $1,120,418 | [100712852](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100712852/) |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Replace existing supplemental steel beams in cooling tower unit, remove cooling tower and absorption chiller. Replace with new chiller tower and two new chillers per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $880,000 | [100637533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100637533/) |
| May 7, 2014 | Fire systems | Installation of one-way &two-way voice comm. System per sect.#13-196-204 on b,1-7 fls. An el recall is part of it. CK#20794;$500.00. | Not listed | [B100536249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100536249/) |
| Oct 25, 2013 | Roofing | Remove existing roof system & install new bitumen roofing system per city of chicago codes. | $327,781 | [100514862](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100514862/) |
| Feb 20, 2013 | Other | Reinstate permit 100293540. Owner and all contractors to remain the same. | Not listed | [100478517](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100478517/) |
| Jun 14, 2012 | Electrical | Unit 24 c-a: install 1 light and replace 2 gfis | $200 | [B100445184](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100445184/) |
| Apr 25, 2011 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect (3) swing stage, hi-lo climbers, safeway scaffolds from 4-25-11 to 4-25-12 | Not listed | [100391291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100391291/) |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Exterior facade repairs as per plans. | $845,000 | [100357711](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100357711/) |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Electrical | Replace two gfi's with new, install two light fixtures in bathrooms | $900 | [B100330598](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100330598/) |
| Feb 16, 2010 | Electrical | Work to unit 28d bathroom only - remove and replace drywall, replace plumbing fixtures: toilet, sink, tub. Replace tile, and vanities. Electrical permit #100330598 | $15,000 | [100330647](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100330647/) |
| Sep 21, 2009 | Electrical | Work to unit #28d only - kitchen remodeling: remove and replace cabinets, counter top, and sink. Repair drywall. Electrical permit #100308531 | $8,300 | [100310249](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100310249/) |
| Sep 1, 2009 | Electrical | Upgrade existing receptacle with gfi, provide power for microwave, dishwasher, range and refrigerator, update existing outlets to new, install light fixtures | $2,100 | [B100308531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100308531/) |
| Aug 19, 2009 | Alteration or repair | Plaza and garage repairs to existing residential bldg including plbg as per plans. | $2,163,361 | [100293540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100293540/) |
| Jun 10, 2009 | Alteration or repair | All elevations caulking only, no structural work" subject to field inspections | $8,800 | [100295169](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100295169/) |
| Nov 2, 2007 | Alteration or repair | All elevations, caulking windows and minor routing and caulking brick cracks only, no structural work. | $30,000 | [100209958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100209958/) |
| Sep 11, 2006 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage security system job #573-48476-01 jacqueline felix | $364 | [B100119871](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100119871/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 25 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [5140 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 320 ft NE | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 22-floor, passenger elevator(#1),pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev011247) | Not listed | [101089389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089389/) |
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: new office inside. | $4,500 | [B200512793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512793/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: on the 1st floor. | $23,075 | [B200507379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507379/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main switchgear room. | $25,000 | [B200510946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510946/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: lab for sciences. | $150,000 | [B200510910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510910/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101085095 removing previously permitted scope, except for lighting to prep space for another laboratory space under separate permit of a business use non-hazardous laboratory space as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construction) | Not listed | [101087882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087882/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 610 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020453. | $129,000 | [B200509047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509047/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 610 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 345 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $129,840 | [B200509045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509045/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Sc/ 2019 CBRC - interior alterations on floors 3-11 for installation of additional electrical service to include new conduit and equipment, switchboards bus duct, feeder connectors, shunt, trip breakers and fire department emergency power off (epo) as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construct | $2,000,000 | [101087399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087399/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 5030 S east end ave. | $5,000 | [B200507947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507947/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 820 ft SE | Other | For permit 101080800: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506903/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101074867. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 3 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 11th, 12th 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200476335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476335/) |
| Jul 10, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200462256. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 11th, 12th, 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200471768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471768/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power and lighing, me | $3,500,000 | [101085836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085836/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: quantum lab west side phase 2 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes and vibration mitigation structure. Along with asso | $3,500,000 | [101085835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085835/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: corridor and conference center - phase 1 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hasardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power  | $3,000,000 | [101085095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085095/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 940 ft W | Other | For permit 100971260: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477989/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 820 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 203. | $700 | [B200475952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475952/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 890 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and top floor. | $50,000 | [B200474536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474536/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 850 ft N | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (b) on west elevation | $500 | [101083707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083707/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 850 ft N | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (a) on west elevation | $500 | [101083706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083706/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 820 ft SE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: antenna modification existing rooftop per plans. | $50,000 | [B200468837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468837/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing mechanical, plumbing and electrical at existing lab.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 6th floor room 0697. | $100,000 | [B200470021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470021/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 830 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 820 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing tenant space at ground floor of existing building. No change to existing structure. (OCC. Group B; construction type ia) | $90,000 | [101080800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080800/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood exterior stairway (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $15,000 | [B200510962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510962/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [5300 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-shore-dr/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC add a heating system to the existing residential unit 112 and 114 located at the 11th floor of the existing 11 story building with a penthouse. Corner unit as per plans | $10,000 | [101084679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084679/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Selfcert 2019-cbrc: alteration to replace one existing rooftop makeup air unit with new rooftop doas unit to provide conditioned ventilation to residential corridors (floors 1-7) and ground floor lobby. Work includes replacing existing rooftop exhaust fans connected to existing interior risers servi | $294,300 | [101081945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081945/) |
| May 8, 2026 | [5000 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 160 FT., max. Height: 42 FT. Location: facade inspection. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200469215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469215/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [5235 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025
- [5325 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [5020 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5020-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025
- [5401 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [5000 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 8, 2026
- [5416 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [5417 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [5421 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [5429 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025

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