# Building permits at 5242 S Kolin Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Dec 12, 2024: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2024 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and backyard. | $3,500 | [B200408708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408708/) |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 14.615 kw. Location: garage rooftop and house rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-1231. | $45,600 | [B200024807](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200024807/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | [5338 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5338-s-kenneth-ave/) | 910 ft SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 70'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $900 | [B200507487](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507487/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [5318 S Kenneth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-s-kenneth-ave/) | 790 ft SW | Other | For permit 101073118: additional electrical contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474008/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5228 S Kostner Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5228-s-kostner-ave/) | 360 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $2,500 | [B200479730](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479730/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5313 S Tripp Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5313-s-tripp-ave/) | 840 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $10,570 | [B200470606](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470606/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [5133 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-archer-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self-certification 2019 CBC. Electrical work only. Electrical main service upgrade under permit #b200402147 for existing 2-story, mixed-use building. All as per plans. | $10,000 | [101089258](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089258/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5240 S Kilbourn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5240-s-kilbourn-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: service area, side of the building. | $5,000 | [B200512462](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512462/) |
| Sep 18, 2026 | [5133 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-archer-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Alteration or repair | Self certification 2019 cbc.plumbing work only on the 1st floor of an existing 2-story, mixed-use building. Installation of (3) new plumbing fixtures and (3) new floor drains, and (1) fl sink with partial water line modifications. No architectural, electrical, or mechanical work. All work as per pla | $5,000 | [101084359](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084359/) |
| Sep 1, 2026 | [5138 S Keeler Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5138-s-keeler-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade elevation. | $4,000 | [B200509661](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509661/) |

## 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 Kolin Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5229 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5229-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Jan 21, 2025
- [5228 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5228-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Mar 15, 2025
- [5141 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5141-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Dec 5, 2024
- [5046 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5046-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026
- [5005 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5005-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Jul 27, 2026
- [5001 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5001-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2026
- [4941 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4941-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Sep 24, 2026
- [5658 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5658-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [6125 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6125-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2025
- [6206 S Kolin Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6206-s-kolin-ave/): newest permit Apr 22, 2025

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