# Building permits at 5237 S Long Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Apr 24: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Apr 24, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $12,000 | [B200467319](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467319/) | | Mar 18, 2026 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100967934 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 100967934. Separate admin change require to update gencon | Not listed | [101081024](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081024/) | | Oct 26, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - interior alterations to an existing single-family residence with a basement, as per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $60,000 | [100967934](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100967934/) | | Apr 28, 2022 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a detached residential garage (demolished without a permit) | $3,500 | [100967921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100967921/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 29, 2026 | [5243 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5243-s-long-ave/) | 65 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $3,795 | [B200476617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476617/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 31, 2026 | [5317 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-lockwood-ave/) | 740 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $32,768 | [B200507879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507879/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5147 S Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5147-s-lotus-ave/) | 670 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200507957](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507957/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5242 S Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5242-s-linder-ave/) | 750 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1569 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: exterior roof of principal residence and detach garage. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019008. | $17,045 | [B200507247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507247/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5796 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5796-s-archer-ave/) | 360 ft SW | Addition | For permit 101076591: replacement electrical contractor. Additional electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481470](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481470/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [5232 S Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5232-s-lotus-ave/) | 420 ft W | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 27; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior. | $7,500 | [B200481080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481080/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5746 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-archer-ave/) | 350 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x17'-8' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $13,500 | [B200459020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459020/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5730 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-archer-ave/) | 520 ft E | Addition | For permit 101067431: additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477922/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [5105 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5105-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $26,316 | [B200478523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478523/) | | May 12, 2026 | [5158 S Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5158-s-luna-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $21,000 | [B200469401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469401/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $14,145 | [B200467588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467588/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electric meter. | $14,145 | [B200467243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467243/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $14,145 | [B200465451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465451/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Long Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5243 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5243-s-long-ave/): newest permit Jun 29, 2026 - [5119 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5119-s-long-ave/): newest permit Mar 30, 2026 - [5432 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5432-s-long-ave/): newest permit May 16, 2025 - [6332 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6332-s-long-ave/): newest permit Feb 5, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-06 22:10 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. 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