# Building permits at 5221 S Millard Ave, Chicago, IL

36 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 26, 2025: Alteration of existing communication equipment. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 2 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2025 | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: existing wireless communication facility. | $45,000 | [B200410722](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200410722/) |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Other | Revison to change of GC permit #100870437 to mzi buildings services. | $10,000 | [100947463](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100947463/) |
| Jul 28, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: replace existing wireless antennas. Remove 6 antenna(s), 3 rrh(s), and 6 tma(s) with related equipment and wiring. Install 6 antenna(s), 3 rrh(s) and 3 diplexer(s) with related support/mounting equipment and wiring as per plans (occupancy group u; type IIB construction) | $50,000 | [100932805](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100932805/) |
| Jul 13, 2021 | Electrical | Upgrade existing telecommunication equipment on existing tower (ill01269 / 856094) | $5,000 | [B100930830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100930830/) |
| Apr 13, 2020 | Other | Reinstate permit no. 100832941 And change general contractor to ats | Not listed | [100870560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100870560/) |
| Apr 10, 2020 | Other | Reinstate permit no. 100832941; Change general contractor to ats | Not listed | [100870437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100870437/) |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Other | Reinstate permit#100825237 | Not listed | [100867444](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100867444/) |
| Aug 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Tower scope of work: remove 6 antennas; remove 6 rrhs; remove 1 covp; remove 1 hybrid cable; install 9 antennas; install 6 rrhs; install 2 pendants; install 2 hybrid cable; install mount modsground scope of work: remove 1 fsfm; remove 1 fbba; remove 2 fbbcs; remove 1 covp; install 14 abias; install  | $15,000 | [100832941](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100832941/) |
| Jul 30, 2019 | Electrical | Install power and fiber conduit and related cabinet grounding | $10,000 | [B100833177](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100833177/) |
| Jul 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Ground scope of work: install 3 6630; install 1 20 amp dc breaker; install 3 rectifier; in stall 2 converterstower scope of work: remove 3 rrhs; install 3 rrhs | $15,000 | [100825237](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100825237/) |
| Jun 10, 2019 | Electrical | Att il1269 5g nr rru swap on p4: swap exist 850 rrus12 w/ (3) 5g nr rrus8843 radios w/ 2nd fiber. 5G nr rru swap: reuse existing breakers for radios. ADD (1) 6630. Add (1) 20 amp breaker. Add (3) rectifiers. Add (2) converters. | $15,000 | [B100824180](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100824180/) |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Replace (6) existing antennas with (6) new antennas. Replace (6) existing radios with (6) new radios. Add (3) new radios (one per sector) with associated cabling at existing wireless facility on monopole. Replace existing dc power plant with new dc power plant. Replace existing battery rack with new | $50,000 | [100771686](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100771686/) |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Alteration or repair | M1-1. Remove 3 existing antennas and inactive ice bridge. Install 6 new sprint antennas, cabinet, and associated equipment at an existing wireless communications facility, as per plans. Sprint#ch90xcm24. | $40,000 | [100780271](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100780271/) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Electrical | Sprint equipment upgrade at existing cell site: adding 6 new antennas, 6 radios and equipment cabinets | $65,000 | [B100779507](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100779507/) |
| Apr 4, 2018 | Electrical | Att il1269 decomm and retain umts 1900. Lte 6c: fnet: p3 & p4 - swap antennas w/ jahh-65b. Add rrus 4478 wired to both positions. Aws rru swap: p4: remove exist aws rrus11 + a2 from p2 and replace w/ rrus4426 radios w/ 2nd fiber on p4. Pcs rru swap: p3: remove exist pcs rrus32 from p4 and replace w/ | $15,000 | [B100755326](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100755326/) |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Alteration or repair | Replace (3) existing antennas with (3) new antennas. Add (6) new radios (2 per sector) with associated cabling to existing wireless facility located on monopole. Att fa #10095308/site id #il1269. Electrical permit # 100687128. Previous permit # 10062450. | $46,000 | [100690643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100690643/) |
| Jan 19, 2017 | Electrical | Installation of new technology antennas & equipment on existing cellular site att il1269 / wigdahl job # il-01-31873 | $1,000 | [B100687128](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100687128/) |
| Jul 11, 2016 | Electrical | Upgrade existing radios | $2,500 | [B100659241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100659241/) |
| May 27, 2016 | Electrical | Remove & replace (3) antenna, add (3) radios & cables to existing cell site | $20,000 | [B100652471](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100652471/) |
| May 25, 2016 | Other | Revision to permit #100624450 to change the general contractor of record to crestowood tower services, inc. | Not listed | [100652043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100652043/) |
| Dec 14, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace (3) existing antennas with (3) new antennas (1 per sector), add (3) new radios (1 per sector) with associated low voltage cabling to existing facility located on a monopole, as per plans. At&t fa#10095308 / site# ilu1269. Electrical permit #100620802. Previous building permit #100 | $31,500 | [100624450](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100624450/) |
| Nov 13, 2015 | Other | Revision to permit # 100579314 to change GC to crestwood tower services, inc | Not listed | [100623834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100623834/) |
| Oct 27, 2015 | Electrical | Replacement of existing antennas with new technolgy antennas on existing cellular site att site # il1269 / wigdahl job # il-01-30827 | $1,000 | [B100620802](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100620802/) |
| Feb 17, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Swapping 9 existing antennas with 9 new long term evolution antennas on existing telecom tower.at&t site#il1269previous a.p#100356958 | $10,000 | [100579314](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100579314/) |
| Jan 30, 2015 | Electrical | Remove 9 existing antennas and install nine new antennas and nine new rru's along with associated low voltage work at an existing at&t cellular site | $10,000 | [B100579407](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100579407/) |
| Jan 26, 2015 | Alteration or repair | Installing 6 new antennas and 1 t-mobile equipment cabinet on existing cell phone tower.t-mobile site: ch92039aprevious bp: 100256069 issued: 5/31/1996 | $10,000 | [100567666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100567666/) |
| Oct 28, 2014 | Electrical | Install new 200amp service from existing power source to t-mobile cell site equipment. | $10,000 | [B100567657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100567657/) |
| Oct 7, 2013 | Roofing | Replace roof(no structural work, no MEP work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $15,000 | [100512332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100512332/) |
| Jul 24, 2013 | Fire systems | Installation of a low voltage non-required fire alarm system. | $1,750 | [B100500699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100500699/) |
| Jun 30, 2011 | Other | Revision to permit # 100356958 to change GC | Not listed | [100400768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100400768/) |
| May 31, 2011 | Electrical | Change out radio and install outlet if necessary | $250 | [B100396366](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100396366/) |
| Jan 14, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Install 3 new anteannas to an existing wireless communications facility as per plans. | $15,000 | [100356958](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100356958/) |
| Mar 10, 2009 | Other | Revision to permit to collect under-assessed landscape fence fees for alterations to existing cell tower with antennas and equipment on concrete slab with new wood fence | Not listed | [100280715](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100280715/) |
| Oct 3, 2008 | Electrical | New electrical service for cellular site | $3,200 | [B100260636](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100260636/) |
| Sep 29, 2008 | Other | Revision to permit # 100256069 to change general contractor | Not listed | [100259983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100259983/) |
| Sep 4, 2008 | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of (3) new antennas on existing 80'tower and new equipment on concrete slab with wood fence as per plans | $50,000 | [100256069](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100256069/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | [3642 W 51st St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3642-w-51st-st/) | 960 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 69'-0' ' (length). Location: reduce existing fence on east side to 6 FT. | $500 | [B200508744](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508744/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5119 S Ridgeway Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5119-s-ridgeway-ave/) | 960 ft NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2156 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof of home and detached garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019906. | $17,300 | [B200474864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474864/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [5321 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5321-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Nov 4, 2024
- [7227 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7227-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026
- [7244 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7244-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jul 31, 2026
- [2836 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2836-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025
- [2653 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2653-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Oct 8, 2025
- [2628 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2628-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [2431 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2431-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [2352 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2352-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026
- [2345 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2345-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 12, 2026
- [2300 S Millard Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2300-s-millard-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026

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Map, all 36 permits at this address and 2 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-s-millard-ave/
