# Building permits at 5232 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 1347 W Foster Ave: demolition permitted Jul 10, a new building Jul 15. One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 15, 2025: Mattress warehouse - internally illuminated face lit wall sign (n broadway elevation) - 6'-10"h x 22'-11"w. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 45 more permits since May 1. Two are for new buildings, the nearest 0.23 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 15, 2025 | Sign | Mattress warehouse - internally illuminated face lit wall sign (n broadway elevation) - 6'-10"h x 22'-11"w (157 sqft) | $11,100 | [101067146](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101067146/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 45 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 28, 2026 | [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/) | 240 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: commercial store. Low voltage work. | $10,000 | [B200513376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513376/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/) | 200 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: commercial store. | $10,000 | [B200513367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513367/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [5239 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-n-broadway/) | 100 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: first floor. | $13,786 | [B200513157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513157/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/) | 200 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $155,000 | [101084080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084080/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5237 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-n-broadway/) | 90 ft NE | Other | For permit 101081247: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479121/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/) | 240 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $145,000 | [101084149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084149/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5247 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-n-broadway/) | 170 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $165,000 | [101084147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084147/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5227 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5227-n-broadway/) | 100 ft SE | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 51 sq/ft; west elevation; cosmo prof | $4,000 | [101083945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083945/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5227 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5227-n-broadway/) | 100 ft SE | Sign | 33 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; west elevation; sally beauty | $4,000 | [101083752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083752/) | | Jun 17, 2026 | [5237 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-n-broadway/) | 90 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBRC 2019: self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing tenant on the ground floor of an existing retail center for midwest express. Work to include demo, new partitions, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as per plans. (B- business, construction type IIB ) | $270,000 | [101081247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081247/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5301 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-winthrop-ave/) | 720 ft NE | Other | For permit b200409783: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513891/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5221 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-n-wayne-ave/) | 930 ft W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 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, kitchen. | $39,022 | [B200513831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513831/) | | Sep 21, 2026 | [1044 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1044-w-berwyn-ave/) | 940 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101069597. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200472673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472673/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5120 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5120-n-winthrop-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: cps goudy - concrete pavement replacement, new playground equipment, new handrail at existing building access stairs. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type ii-a \| i-b construction (to remain). | $286,000 | [101083490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083490/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5230 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5230-n-kenmore-ave/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $26,610 | [B200506764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506764/) | | Aug 10, 2026 | [1248 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-w-winona-st/) | 810 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch and stairs as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $38,750 | [101086278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086278/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5145 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5145-n-broadway/) | 510 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 120 SQ. FT. Location: facade. | $30,000 | [B200480253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480253/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5220 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-n-kenmore-ave/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement underground grease piping replacement. | $30,380 | [B200478441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478441/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w berwyn ave elevation) - 6'-0" h x 6'-0" W (36 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101074101 issued 10/08/2025 | $5,000 | [101084242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084242/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Sign | Panda express: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w berwyn ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 13'-6" W (54 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101074099 issued 10/08/2025 | $5,000 | [101084241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084241/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Sign | Thank you: non-illuminated wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 3'-1" h x 1'-4" W (4 SQ ft) | $300 | [101084245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084245/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen online pickup: non-illuminated wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 1'-0" h x 4'-0" W (4 SQ ft) | $500 | [101084244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084244/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-0" h x 6'-0" W (36 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101084243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084243/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior renovation of the entire existing tenant space& minor improvements to the existing exterior one story building.. Work to include MEP. Structural peer review (occ. Type a-2) as per plans. | $1,000,000 | [101083526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083526/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1245 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1245-w-winona-st/) | 850 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 250 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: upper flat roof w/ floating deck. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018192. | $12,600 | [B200471608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471608/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1147 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1147-w-balmoral-ave/) | 930 ft N | Sign | Installation of channel letter signage for business identification purposes | $5,000 | [101083573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083573/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [1050 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-w-foster-ave/) | 870 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit c. | $1,700 | [B200472292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472292/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 880 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: whole building. | $1,500 | [B200472554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472554/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 880 ft N | Other | For permit 101074680: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472553/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 16 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1349 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-berwyn-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $25,000 | [B200513709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513709/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [5109 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5109-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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: 6 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), plumbing stacks. | $389,008 | [B200512799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512799/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5050 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5050-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 15 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: subpanel in tenant space # 112 - broadway/winnemac. | $20,000 | [B200478740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478740/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5357 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: conversion of existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit multi-family residence into a single family residence, including interior renovation and addition of one bathroom. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) | $10,000 | [101080292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080292/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [1349 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-berwyn-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to existing 3 d.u. Rear bldg. Replace porch at rear bldg. Same size and location. Exisitng 6 d.u. Front building n.i.c., occupancy R2 to remain, construciton 3a to remain | $75,000 | [101086879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086879/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5041 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5041-n-broadway/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to convert existing office space to studio apartment in existing 2 story mixed use building as per plans(occupancy groups A-2, R-5, type iii-a construction) | $32,000 | [101077776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077776/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1347 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1347-w-foster-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 cbc:new construction full building permit (3) three story,+ basement,(6) six residential dwelling unit building with (1) rooftop stair penthouse/enclosure and private occupiable roof decks.detached six (6) car garage with deck. Occupancy class R-2, residential use,construction type 3-a with | $822,000 | [101078046](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078046/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [1355 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1355-w-foster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story masonry building | $14,000 | [B101078527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078527/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [1347 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1347-w-foster-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 1 story masonry building | $14,000 | [B101078528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101078528/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [5050 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5050-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Illuminated, double faced, projecting blade wall sign; east elevation; n/s facing 9 sq/ft the chicago dental studio | $3,500 | [101083720](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083720/) | | Jul 7, 2026 | [5050 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5050-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi S | Sign | Illuminated flat wall sign; east elevation; 80 sq/ft the chicago dental studio | $4,000 | [101083719](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083719/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5410 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,300 | [B200475438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475438/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [1043 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1043-w-winona-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: side entrance. | $300 | [B200476864](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476864/) | | Jun 5, 2026 | [5039 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5039-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing kitchen. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), kitchen. | $50,000 | [B200463924](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200463924/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5035 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-n-broadway/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 07/12/2026 erection starts: 5/14/2026, erection ends: 5/17/2026. Erection starts: 5/14/2026, erection ends: 5/17/2026. Self cert - CBC 2019. 1 - 15Ft x 40ft tent for the timeline theatre event on may 15, 2026. Setup is 5-14-26 and takedown is 5-17-26. Blue peak tents. | $5,000 | [101083303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083303/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1355 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1355-w-foster-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: new construction full building permit (3) three story,(4) four residential dwelling unit building with(1) rooftop stair penthouse/enclosure and private occupiable roof deck. Detached four (4) car garage with deck. Occupancy class R-2, residential use,construction type 3-a with full spr | $845,000 | [101077651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077651/) | ## 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 Broadway with permits, nearest house number first: - [5237 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [5227 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5227-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026 - [5238 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025 - [5239 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026 - [5247 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [5252 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026 - [5210 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5210-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026 - [5308 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5308-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 29, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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