# Building permits at 5240 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: an $11M alteration or repair at 810 E Hyde Park Blvd, permitted Sep 17. Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 10, 2024: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 10, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: top floor porch. | $3,300 | [B200406145](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200406145/) | | Jan 22, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Remove & replace exist. Porches | $32,000 | [101042031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101042031/) | | Mar 12, 2019 | Fence, wall or deck | Repairs to porches to be performed as recommended per structural engineer's report | $19,600 | [100808560](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100808560/) | | Jan 14, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpoint all elevations (appx 3000sf). Replace appx 90 lintels (not longer than 6 ft).repair damaged/ flaking stucco appx 30 sf. Replace rotten wood trim with new- (no structural work)- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $117,030 | [100800762](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100800762/) | | May 23, 2012 | Fence, wall or deck | Installation of tie angle on guard railing. | $800 | [100442067](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100442067/) | | Jun 26, 2006 | Electrical | System 3 em.lights as per approved plan.replace defective lighting panel.repair defective lighting.violation repair | Not listed | [B100120416](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100120416/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 11, 2026 | [819 E Drexel Square Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/819-e-drexel-square-dr/) | 860 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 350 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, back, and sides where needed. | $6,000 | [B200511083](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511083/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/) | 430 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 4. Location: north elevations. | $42,440 | [B200508303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508303/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 280 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $8,920 | [B200479799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479799/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5412 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-ingleside-ave/) | 700 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $55,000 | [B200478797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478797/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [5239 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-ingleside-ave/) | 410 ft E | 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: 14'-11' '. | $12,000 | [B200473693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473693/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/) | 360 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 4, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200474855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474855/) | | Jun 22, 2026 | [5217 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5217-s-ingleside-ave/) | 540 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of new second floor rear addition and terrace and alteration to the existing 2-story with basement single family residence with new first floor deck. Work to included electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) conditional permit subject t | $200,000 | [101078116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078116/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5114 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-s-ingleside-ave/) | 990 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 8, MAX. Length 6. Location: front elevation lintels. | $29,800 | [B200472244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472244/) | | May 16, 2026 | [5200 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-ellis-ave/) | 920 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: condo # 117. | $1,000 | [B200470966](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470966/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [810 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 4000lb capacity, 9-floor, and one(1) 2000lb capacity, 9-floor, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev002807) | $658,170 | [101089124](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089124/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [810 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/810-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC. Renovation of the sunnydale commons apartments consists of one hundred four (104) senior living apartments located within one (1) existing 9-story building. Work will include interior renovations to the apartments, common area amenity spaces, and leasing office, in addition to miscell | $10,600,000 | [101081675](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081675/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 16'-0' ' (length). Location: right back side of the house. | $1,417 | [B200506640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506640/) | | Jun 9, 2026 | [939 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.22 mi N | Mechanical (HVAC) | Repair/replacement affecting 1 systems : 1 central furnace(goodman). Electrical work under this permit = no. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), apartment 3 or unit 3. | $4,500 | [B200473477](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473477/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.19 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,548 | [B200471217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471217/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5465 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5465-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $28,000 | [B200469107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469107/) | ## 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 Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5252 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026 - [5210 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5210-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 21, 2025 - [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 20, 2026 - [5316 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [5132 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 23, 2024 - [5130 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5130-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 14, 2025 - [5428 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2023 - [5429 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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