# Building permits at 5237 S Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Aug 13: Roof replacement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1217 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof and garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019008. | $18,337 | [B200507309](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507309/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [5225 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5225-s-meade-ave/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 14 kw other generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, backyard. | $11,236 | [B200508250](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508250/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5312 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-melvina-ave/) | 420 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $22,300 | [B200510661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510661/) |
| Aug 28, 2026 | [5204 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5204-s-melvina-ave/) | 340 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc - new double dormer addition to existing attic floor to expand second story at existing 2 story brick and frame single family residence (occ. R-5; Type v-b construction) @ 5204 S. Melvina ave., chicago, IL 60638 | $150,000 | [101086285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086285/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [6146 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6146-w-54th-st/) | 880 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Replace existing wood stairs, remove brick wall and restore as the original siding wall to an existing 2 story brick and frame building as per plans (type IIIA occupancy r-5) | $8,000 | [101086096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086096/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5346 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5346-s-meade-ave/) | 960 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 3042 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house, siding, gutter. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01966. | $23,020 | [B200507139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507139/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5157 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5157-s-melvina-ave/) | 460 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 5 circuits to existing 200 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement /exterior. | $2,850 | [B200475996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475996/) |
| May 30, 2026 | [5326 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5326-s-melvina-ave/) | 560 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x19'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $27,980 | [B200472527](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472527/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5130 S Meade Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5130-s-meade-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Roofing | Scope: roof repair. Area: 10 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: house roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017203. | $4,000 | [B200470174](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470174/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | [5106 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-s-mobile-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1913 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof – main residential building. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.02105. | $15,100 | [B200511689](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511689/) |

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Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-05 20:12 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/

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