# Building permits at 5237 W Crystal St, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Feb 20: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 20, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: rear of building. | $2,500 | [B200459769](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459769/) | | Jul 8, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing enclosed wood rear porch and stairs as per plans. | $6,500 | [100389120](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100389120/) | ## 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 65 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200507986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507986/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,260 | [B200509541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509541/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,130 | [B200509538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509538/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 700 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200509543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509543/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $3,000 | [B200508621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508621/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/) | 680 ft SW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: monopole tower next to the building. | $35,000 | [B200477657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477657/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [1124 N Leamington Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1124-n-leamington-ave/) | 980 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: 2nd fl. | $5,000 | [B200478514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478514/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 420 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 17. Lighting outlets: 17. Specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $2,500 | [B200471898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471898/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5213 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-w-potomac-ave/) | 420 ft NE | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $52,591 | [101083186](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083186/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1108 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-n-lockwood-ave/) | 890 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $8,527 | [B200468983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468983/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/) | 0.21 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing ground level mercantile retail space in 2-story building w/ 1 dwelling unit per plans. No work to be done in dwelling units (occupancy groups R-2, m & B; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101080613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080613/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [1404 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1404-n-lorel-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.00528 kw. Includes 11.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0198. | $3,696 | [B200478996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478996/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC existing two story building interior and back porch renovation (occupancy B on 1st floor & r3 on 2nd floor, construction type va) | $150,000 | [101076540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076540/) | ## 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 W Crystal St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 - [5220 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025 - [5134 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5134-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Oct 10, 2024 - [5007 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5007-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024 - [4937 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4937-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [4844 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4844-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Apr 24, 2025 - [4836 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4836-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Jan 3, 2025 - [4827 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4827-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2025 - [4824 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4824-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [4816 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4816-w-crystal-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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