# Building permits at 5235 S Cornell 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.

11 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 30, 2025: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (28 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 9000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof area. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000096. | $168,174 | [B200431919](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431919/) |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit replace existing class-1 fire alarm panel, annunciator, and addressable detection devices. Notification devices will remain. | $40,000 | [B100994643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100994643/) |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit replacement of existing class-1 fire alarm | $40,000 | [B100975398](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100975398/) |
| Nov 8, 2011 | Other | Erect security bollards on school property only; subject to field inspections | $10,000 | [100417188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100417188/) |
| Jul 20, 2010 | Alteration or repair | Addition of 11'x11'x11' security entry vestibule to existing school as per plans. | $80,000 | [100339451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100339451/) |
| Apr 6, 2010 | Electrical | Installation of two interior door intercom systems in the visitors entryway | $120,000 | [B100337666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100337666/) |
| Feb 23, 2010 | Fence, wall or deck | Extend existing fence to 6 FT. Tall. Ornamental iron with 310 ln. FT. | $19,000 | [100331468](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100331468/) |
| Sep 8, 2009 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences: 216ft 0in x 6ft 0in: qty 1 | $19,000 | [100307902](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100307902/) |
| Jul 7, 2007 | Electrical | Install 1 new feeder from existing swbd to new 600a 3ph 4w panel dp-2. Install 2 new 200a 3ph 4w panels and feeders from 600a panel. Install 1 new 225a panel and feeder. | Not listed | [B000198551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B000198551/) |
| Jun 18, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to existing school (c-3) per arch. Plans. | $500,000 | [100170838](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100170838/) |
| Jul 27, 2006 | Fence, wall or deck | Erect a 6' high iron fence with 2 10' swing gates and one 42" swing gate. 300' In length. | $15,700 | [100127319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100127319/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 23 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [5140 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 510 ft N | 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 24, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: new office inside. | $4,500 | [B200512793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512793/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 570 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: on the 1st floor. | $23,075 | [B200507379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507379/) |
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 300 ft SE | 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/) | 300 ft SE | 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 31, 2026 | [5300 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-shore-dr/) | 870 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC add a heating system to the existing residential unit 112 and 114 located at the 11th floor of the existing 11 story building with a penthouse. Corner unit as per plans | $10,000 | [101084679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084679/) |
| Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft W | 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 13, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 570 ft SE | Other | For permit 101080800: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506903/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | 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/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 1,000 ft W | 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 3, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 540 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 203. | $700 | [B200475952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475952/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 320 ft N | 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 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 580 ft S | 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 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 540 ft SE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: antenna modification existing rooftop per plans. | $50,000 | [B200468837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468837/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 950 ft W | 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/) | 950 ft W | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 570 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing tenant space at ground floor of existing building. No change to existing structure. (OCC. Group B; construction type ia) | $90,000 | [101080800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080800/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5225 S Blackstone Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-blackstone-ave/) | 0.25 mi 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/) |
| Sep 17, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New temporary 1000 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main switchgear room. | $25,000 | [B200510946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510946/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5421 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.21 mi SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1427 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018973. | $15,000 | [B200509950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509950/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: 5030 S east end ave. | $5,000 | [B200507947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507947/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (b) on west elevation | $500 | [101083707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083707/) |
| Jun 11, 2026 | [5035 S East End Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-s-east-end-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Sign | One set illuminated panel sign (a) on west elevation | $500 | [101083706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083706/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 23, 2026
- [5325 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [5401 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026
- [5416 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026
- [5417 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025
- [5421 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026
- [5429 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025
- [5433 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5433-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025
- [5020 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5020-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025

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