# Building permits at 5239 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL Seven permits on record here. The newest, Jan 22, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC - revision to permit #100999482. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - revision to permit #100999482. Installation of 2-hour separation at opening between unit 2 and unit 3.as per plans | $500 | [101062511](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101062511/) | | Jun 4, 2024 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit fire alarm notification devices provided throughout for occupant notification renovation to existing 1 story brick building permit #100999482 | $39,900 | [B101049843](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101049843/) | | Apr 30, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit #100999482. To change plumbing contractor. | Not listed | [B200015547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200015547/) | | Mar 22, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit #10099482.to change general contractor. | Not listed | [B200011672](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200011672/) | | Jan 22, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage conduit stubs and wiring | $8,500 | [B101042515](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101042515/) | | Dec 19, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit #100999482.change of electrical contractor | Not listed | [B200004528](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200004528/) | | Jul 28, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC b1-1 existing one story masonry 4 commercial unit building convert to 3 commerical units. New front facade, interior renovations to 3 commercial units. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, parapet & coping repairs per existing building violations per plan certified plans corrections: c | $100,000 | [100999482](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100999482/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 7 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 25, 2026 | [5249 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5249-n-harlem-ave/) | 130 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 6500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: flat roof-install 5.2 iso board insu & tpo 60 mil. IL Roofing contractor license: 104013452. | $57,000 | [B200508831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508831/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 5, 2026 | [5300 N Oconto Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-n-oconto-ave/) | 650 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, rear of the building. | $2,000 | [B200479526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479526/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5400 N Neva Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-n-neva-ave/) | 970 ft N | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: basement interior remodel of existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 21' ht., single-family residence with basement (interior work only, no changes to the exterior) (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $62,700 | [101082347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082347/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [7036 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7036-w-berwyn-ave/) | 840 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 14'-0' '. | $25,150 | [B200479295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479295/) | | Jul 8, 2026 | [7229 W Summerdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7229-w-summerdale-ave/) | 360 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 21'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $3,585 | [B200477764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477764/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [7233 W Summerdale Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/7233-w-summerdale-ave/) | 420 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 197 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $15,000 | [B200474267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474267/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 26, 2026 | [6963 W Farragut Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6963-w-farragut-ave/) | 0.24 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 20'-0' ' x12'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-6' '. | $20,500 | [B200476223](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476223/) | ## 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 N Harlem Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5249 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5249-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 25, 2026 - [5250 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5250-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2021 - [5310 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5310-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [5027 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5027-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Apr 4, 2025 - [5454 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5454-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Aug 4, 2025 - [5472 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5472-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jun 26, 2025 - [5509 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5509-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Dec 8, 2014 - [5647 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5647-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Feb 16, 2026 - [5933 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5933-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [6033 N Harlem Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6033-n-harlem-ave/): newest permit Oct 9, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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