# Building permits at 5232 W Strong St, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Mar 12: Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence and a detached frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 34 more permits (31 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Demolition | Complex demolition: wreck and remove a 2 story frame/masonry residence and a detached frame garage | $10,000 | [B101079645](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101079645/) |
| Aug 23, 2018 | Roofing | Replace drywall. Exterior soffits. Floors (wood/tile)/ paint. Siding. Roof shingles only- all work same as existing | $5,000 | [100779310](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100779310/) |
| Feb 6, 2017 | Fence, wall or deck | Garage | $5,000 | [100689474](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100689474/) |
| Nov 30, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Deconvert existing 2 du to original single family residence building w/ new rear deck as per plans. | $9,000 | [100662624](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100662624/) |
| Jul 14, 2012 | Electrical | Upgrade existing 2 meters to 200 amp. 2 Meters | $2,100 | [B100446544](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100446544/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

34 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 13, 2026 | [5234 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-w-strong-st/) | 20 ft W | Other | For permit 101079709: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470002/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5257 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5257-w-carmen-ave/) | 970 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,085 | [B200512090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512090/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [5342 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5342-w-argyle-st/) | 900 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 13.2 kw. Location: rooftop of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0495. | $13,200 | [B200480458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480458/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5024 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-n-lockwood-ave/) | 710 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 6. Location: front; masonry walls. | $10,750 | [B200507960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507960/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5121 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-w-strong-st/) | 780 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first and second floor. | $4,800 | [B200480573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480573/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5224 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-winnemac-ave/) | 670 ft N | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075144. Affects: 1 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, 1-2. | Not listed | [B200473059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473059/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5142 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5142-w-strong-st/) | 550 ft E | Alteration or repair | Existing residential use to remain. Replace front porch, rear porch and rear deck (same as existing size). | $55,000 | [101079629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079629/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4849 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 970 ft SW | Sign | Install one (1) non-illuminated exterior banner sign. Banner size: 20 FT (w) x 5 FT (h). Fabricate and mount heavy-duty 18 oz (610 g/m²) canvas banner with reinforced hem and metal grommets spaced approx. Every 61 cm. Secure banner to existing masonry/brick surface using 2-1/2" hex-head concrete scr | $2,340 | [101079894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079894/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 26 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of the building. | $3,000 | [B200514373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514373/) |
| Oct 1, 2026 | [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: rear of building and basement. | $6,000 | [B200514058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514058/) |
| Oct 6, 2026 | [5205 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5205-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 101085925: 5205 W lawrence. | $6,000 | [B200514370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514370/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | 51 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; north elevation - willowbrae | $4,000 | [101087437](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087437/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | 51 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; west elevation - willowbrae | $4,000 | [101087436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087436/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | Reface 43 sq/ft double sided illuminated monument sign; west lot location; n/s facing text - willowbrae | $1,500 | [101087439](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087439/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | Reface 62 sq/ft double sided illuminated monument sign; n/e lot location; e/w facing text - willowbrae | $1,500 | [101087438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087438/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | 183 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; north elevation - willowbrae | $5,000 | [101087125](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087125/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Sign | 183 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; west elevation - willowbrae | $5,000 | [101087124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087124/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5205 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5205-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101085925. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: first floor. | Not listed | [B200508653](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508653/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5205 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5205-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Sign | Illinois bone & joint institute rehabilition services: internally illuminated face lit wall sign (w lawrence ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 17'-8" W (71 SQ ft) | $10,000 | [101087786](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087786/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5215 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-w-winona-st/) | 0.24 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018894. | $14,000 | [B200510029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510029/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5221 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc: initial tenant buildout - new partitions, electrical outlets and lighting. Use group a-3. | $20,000 | [101086000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086000/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [4777 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4777-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Dds/ 2019 cbcrc: interior non structural demolition only of existing retail pharmacy space to include removal of non-load bearing partitions, ceiling assembly, and limited MEP demolition.(occupancy group: m / type IIA construction) consultant reviewer: v3 companies of IL | $28,750 | [101085352](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085352/) |
| Aug 12, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 10/07/2026 erection starts: 8/23/2026, erection ends: 8/23/2026. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2026 peruvian fest permit 101085116 for the 2026 ecuadorian 593 fest stage at the copernicus center on aug 23,2026. Same 1-32 x 24 sl250 with wings. Ecuadorian 593 fest with stages USA. | $3,000 | [101087026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087026/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #: 101083342. Additional drawings required | $31,900 | [101085179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085179/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 9/3/2026, erection ends: 9/7/2026. Self cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073425 for the 2026 taste of polonia stage at the copernicus center parking lot on sept 4-7, 2026. Setup is sept 3 and takedown sept 7, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobi | $3,000 | [101086962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086962/) |
| Aug 5, 2026 | [5045 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5045-w-winnemac-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.71 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $29,149 | [B200480911](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480911/) |
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5045 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5045-w-winnemac-ave/) | 0.25 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $3,500 | [B200481337](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481337/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: parking lot. | $900 | [B200480259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480259/) |
| Jul 27, 2026 | [5205 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5205-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing ground floor space. Work to include new non load bearing partitions, plumbing, electrical and mechanical work as per plans. (Ib construction. B-business use) | $156,512 | [101085925](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085925/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [4749 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4749-n-laramie-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 22'-0' ' (length). Location: fence. | $7,500 | [B200476642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476642/) |
| Jun 25, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 08/24/2026 erection starts: 7/10/2026, erection ends: 7/12/2026. CBC 2019 - 2026 Peruvian fest stage at the copernicus center on july 11-12, 2026. 1-32 X 24 sl250 with wings. Peruvian festival with stages USA. | $3,000 | [101085116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085116/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5221 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Sign | Erect one (1) backlit sign mounted on exterior wall | $10,000 | [101083542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083542/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing back deck & stairs | $25,700 | [101083342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083342/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5213 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations - tenant buildout to convert and combine three [3] existing vacant tenant spaces into one [1] tenant space for a golf simulator / lounge space on the ground level, in an existing 4-story, mixed use residential / commercial building, (occupancy a-3; type iii-a cons | Not listed | [101079913](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079913/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Strong St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5234 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-w-strong-st/): newest permit May 13, 2026
- [5226 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5226-w-strong-st/): newest permit Jul 7, 2025
- [5242 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5242-w-strong-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [5215 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-w-strong-st/): newest permit Mar 19, 2025
- [5214 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5214-w-strong-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025
- [5142 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5142-w-strong-st/): newest permit Jun 30, 2026
- [5121 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-w-strong-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [5021 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5021-w-strong-st/): newest permit Jun 19, 2026
- [4845 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4845-w-strong-st/): newest permit Jun 24, 2026
- [4805 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4805-w-strong-st/): newest permit Mar 26, 2025

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