# Building permits at 5238 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 16, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 10 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200442823](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200442823/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.69 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $7,011 | [B200437227](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200437227/) | | Aug 8, 2025 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.33 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,138 | [B200437225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200437225/) | | Aug 7, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. 13.5 Kwh lithium ion energy storage system. Specific location: exterior wall, trenching. | $5,680 | [B200437229](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200437229/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5312 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-melvina-ave/) | 770 ft SE | Other | Other administrative change associated with permit b200510661. Details: change side setback to 2'6". Administrative filing only. No substantive change to scope of permit b200510661. | Not listed | [B200514908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514908/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [5357 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-mulligan-ave/) | 880 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 113'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $7,956 | [B200511878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511878/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5106 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-s-mobile-ave/) | 990 ft N | 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/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5117 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-mulligan-ave/) | 920 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install permanent-not required by code 18 kw other generator. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: backyard. | $11,642 | [B200506966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506966/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [5312 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-melvina-ave/) | 770 ft SE | 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/) | 750 ft NE | 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 13, 2026 | [5237 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-s-melvina-ave/) | 740 ft E | 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/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5255 S Narragansett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-s-narragansett-ave/) | 610 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: renovation and second floor addition to an existing one story masonry single family residence with basement as per plans (occupancy r5; construction type iiia,va) | $200,000 | [101083411](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083411/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5157 S Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5157-s-melvina-ave/) | 880 ft NE | 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/) | 850 ft SE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 2.4 kw. Array output: 0.0902 kw. Includes 4.864 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $31,000 | [B200481870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481870/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5112 S Narragansett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5112-s-narragansett-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Repair existing garage, remove existing roof on existing garage, cut the existing fram walls and build new flat roof per drawings | $9,200 | [101085531](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085531/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6146 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6146-w-54th-st/) | 0.23 mi SE | 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/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.0736 kw. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $37,000 | [B200477478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477478/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5318 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-s-nagle-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019-cbrc: interior alteration of an existing 2-story single-family residential building. Work to include new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout and correction of outstanding city of chicago building violations. No change to use, occupancy, or number of dwelling units | $125,000 | [101081103](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081103/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, collar, cloth wire, feeders and water bond. | $3,000 | [B200475698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475698/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5421 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-mulligan-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101066895: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467656/) | ## 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 S Mobile Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5204 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5204-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [5106 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 - [5404 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5404-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [5520 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5520-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026 - [5625 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5625-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [5729 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [5829 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5829-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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