# Building permits at 5220 S Harper 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. 12 permits on record here. The newest, Jul 16: Replacement plumbing contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 31 more permits (29 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 16, 2026 | 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 26, 2023 | Electrical | Change out existing 3 phase metor box to single phase metor box..add 2 circuits for store | $1,900 | [B101025410](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101025410/) | | Jan 26, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Proposed architectural electrical and plumbing de-conversion of an ilegal smoking lounge back to the orginal state of 3 studio apartments and the instillation of a three compartment sink, vegetable sink hand sink and mop sink in a commericail unit of a residential building commerical no mechanical e | $15,000 | [100971260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100971260/) | | Mar 9, 2022 | Electrical | Deconversion back to apartment rental remove outlet on wall | $1,800 | [B100959726](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100959726/) | | Oct 1, 2020 | Electrical | Remove disconnect for main service and tie main service straight to metor box. | $3,500 | [B100893773](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100893773/) | | Aug 10, 2020 | Electrical | Install 4 exit signs and 2 emergency lights for outdoor patio | $2,500 | [B100886347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100886347/) | | Jan 23, 2017 | Electrical | Unit 109 studio apt.and unit 111 studio apt was joined into one unit on meter 111 now it has been separated independly now unit needs its own meter | $1,000 | [B100687461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100687461/) | | Jun 2, 2015 | Alteration or repair | N,s,e,w elevation. Tuckpoint 700 SQ. FT. Replace spalled bricks 100. Caulk as necessary. | $7,800 | [100597900](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100597900/) | | Apr 11, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Certified plan corrections - installation of new mandoor as per plans. (Subject to field inspections) | $5,000 | [100517283](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100517283/) | | Jan 10, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Proposed wood canopy and side metal stairs | $20,000 | [100509092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100509092/) | | Jun 13, 2013 | Electrical | Replace existing light fixtures, receptacles and switches | $1,000 | [B100495461](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100495461/) | | Aug 11, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Replace (14) fire doors- same size & location | $6,000 | [100406432](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100406432/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 31 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 220 ft N | 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 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 220 ft N | 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/) | 220 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 13, 2026 | [1371 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1371-e-53rd-st/) | 890 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 CBC. "Nyc halal" take out restaurant build out in existing commercial space (unit 2 #1371-a). All work as per plans. | $125,000 | [101088263](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088263/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 300 ft 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5254 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-dorchester-ave/) | 780 ft W | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: rooftop. | $35,000 | [B200472327](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472327/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [5316 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-dorchester-ave/) | 880 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $3,500 | [B200477145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477145/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: roof parapet & archways. | $10,805 | [B200476433](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476433/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 940 ft E | 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/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5118 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-s-dorchester-ave/) | 930 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017944. | $105,000 | [B200473093](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473093/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 650 ft S | 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 5, 2026 | [5300 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-blackstone-ave/) | 480 ft SW | Alteration or repair | 2019 CBRC: Interior renovation of existing 5,180 square foot 1st floor (former office space) and 8,813 square foot unfinished basement to create a fitness studio. Work includes demolition and lowering of existing basement slab, new partitions, finishes, MEP systems, and installation of a new NFPA 13 | $2,000,000 | [101076986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076986/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1426 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1426-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 910 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 4. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 3 and basement. | $4,500 | [B200469002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469002/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 16, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration and change of occupancy of 2-story building from office(b) to office on ground floor + (2) dwelling units on second floor(b/r-3) with associated architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work. Includes new rear exterior stair. (5) Existing on-site parking spaces t | $500,000 | [101085118](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085118/) | | Oct 7, 2026 | [5140 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi E | 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 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi E | 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/) | 0.22 mi E | 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 18, 2026 | [5427 S Dorchester Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-dorchester-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 800 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first floor. | $162,000 | [B200480197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480197/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5121 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and east elevations. | $17,350 | [B200481553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481553/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. 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: building link. | Not listed | [B200467207](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467207/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5015 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.25 mi N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101043168. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 2nd fl pedestrian bridge. | Not listed | [B200465411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465411/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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 | [5335 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5335-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | 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 crawl space, 1fl, 2fl, attic. | Not listed | [B200468508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468508/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5140 S Kenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-kenwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104016981. | $28,000 | [B200469043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469043/) | ## 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 Harper Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5230 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5230-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Nov 5, 2024 - [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [5235 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-s-harper-ave/): newest permit May 5, 2025 - [5238 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Jan 29, 2025 - [5201 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Apr 1, 2026 - [5239 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025 - [5200 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [5330 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5342 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5342-s-harper-ave/): newest permit May 12, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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