# Building permits at 5220 S Carpenter St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 26, 2025: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 26, 2025 | Other | For permit 101062668: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200437398](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200437398/) | | May 9, 2025 | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: affordable - full building permit for the new construction of a two-story single-family home without basement. (Occupancy group R-5, type VA construction) | $300,000 | [101062668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062668/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 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 5, 2026 | [5203 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-s-carpenter-st/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation in existing 2-story + basement masonry multi-unit building (2du). Remove exiting enclosed frame, 2-story porch and replace with new rear open 2-story porch. New rear 6' height wood fence and new side 6' height steel fence. New 2 concrete parking pad. Mechanical, el | $147,939 | [101075297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075297/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 22, 2026 | [939 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-53rd-st/) | 780 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1288 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $40,000 | [B200479690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479690/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5247 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-s-may-st/) | 640 ft SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first floor bath,1 kitchen, basement bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200476061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476061/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5339 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-aberdeen-st/) | 880 ft S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $19,500 | [B200476784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476784/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 540 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, attic and backyard. | $15,000 | [B200475225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475225/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 540 ft N | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and backyard. | $15,000 | [B200475214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475214/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 540 ft N | 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. | $10,000 | [B200475212](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475212/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 540 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 11 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement,backyard,1st&2nd floor,attic. | $25,000 | [B200474667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474667/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5133 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-aberdeen-st/) | 600 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 163'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $12,622 | [B200470265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470265/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1000 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-52nd-st/) | 440 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in bsmt, 1fl, 2fl and attic. | Not listed | [B200468513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468513/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200512151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512151/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200512139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512139/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 0.20 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior, service feeder, service conductor. | $2,300 | [B200512159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512159/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [900 W 51st Pl](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-51st-pl/) | 0.22 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,475 | [B200476680](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476680/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [1116 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1116-w-51st-st/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 80 SQ. FT. Location: brick west wall and brick facade. | $8,500 | [B200475558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475558/) | | May 2, 2026 | [5245 S Peoria St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5245-s-peoria-st/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement. | $2,500 | [B200468740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468740/) | ## 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 S Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5203 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [5254 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [5305 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026 - [5024 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 - [5022 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5022-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [5018 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5018-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [5427 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [5529 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5529-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026 - [5532 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5532-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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