# Building permits at 5220 N Bernard St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 23: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 214 square feet. | $9,500 | [B200512044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512044/) | | May 6, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC - interior renovation to a two story masonry 4 flat damaged by fire - unit 2 south side and entry lobby.(occupancy classification R2; IIIB type construction) | $80,000 | [101082609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082609/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 10 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5224 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-n-bernard-st/) | 40 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and back of building. | $5,200 | [B200512935](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512935/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [5140 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-n-drake-ave/) | 810 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 10 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall of residence. | $3,500 | [B200511800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511800/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5335 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5335-n-st-louis-ave/) | 850 ft N | Other | Scope: internal draintile system with sump pump install. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement drain tile system. | $6,000 | [B200477045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477045/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5335 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5335-n-st-louis-ave/) | 850 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 42 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: residential. | $5,125 | [B200476008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476008/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5117 N Drake Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-n-drake-ave/) | 920 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: SFR, r5 occupancy, iva construction type, existing 1.5 story masonry & frame residence with new frame second story addition and first floor interior renovation including new electrical, mechanical and plumbing per plans. | $90,000 | [101077662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077662/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5255 N Kimball Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-kimball-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: residential fire repairs due to fire damage; as per plans | $90,000 | [101082962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082962/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 8, 2026 | [5400 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Elevator | Perform city of chicago 2017 phase II mandate on one(1) 4000lb capacity, 4-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator9west), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev006508) | $15,000 | [101085735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085735/) | | Jul 4, 2026 | [5041 N St Louis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5041-n-st-louis-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 8 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 14. Specific location: basement and 1 st.floor.. | $24,050 | [B200476592](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476592/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [5118 N Central Park Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-n-central-park-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $22,327 | [B200475676](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475676/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5301 N Spaulding Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-spaulding-ave/) | 0.22 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 15. Specific location: basement r. | $5,000 | [B200473460](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473460/) | ## 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 N Bernard St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5219 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 30, 2025 - [5224 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [5316 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 7, 2025 - [5347 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5347-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Aug 25, 2025 - [5065 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5065-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [5426 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5426-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Nov 27, 2024 - [5003 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5003-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Dec 2, 2024 - [5449 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5449-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026 - [5456 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5456-n-bernard-st/): newest permit May 29, 2026 - [5507 N Bernard St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5507-n-bernard-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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