# Building permits at 5246 W Division St, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Feb 3, 2025: Reinstate permit#100831739 (schedule inspection by april 2025). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Feb 3, 2025 | Other | Reinstate permit#100831739 (schedule inspection by april 2025) | Not listed | [101064969](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064969/) | | Jul 25, 2022 | Other | Reinstate permit # 100831739. Change HVAC and plumbing contractors. Must request inspection no later than 09/22/2022 | $50,000 | [100981554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100981554/) | | Aug 19, 2021 | Other | Reinstate permit no 100831739 and change owner to bar 5248 llc/ fredrick henderson must request inspection no later than 03.22.2022 | Not listed | [100936259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100936259/) | | Oct 9, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Interior remodel on the first floor existing bar and grill, new mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans | $50,000 | [100831739](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100831739/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 11 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 480 ft W | 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/) | 480 ft W | 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/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/) | 920 ft 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/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 480 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: 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/) | 660 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 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 310 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/) | 520 ft W | 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/) | 930 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/) | 660 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/) | 700 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/) | 620 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), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2026 | [1059 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-long-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC interior alterations for the single-family residence 1 & 1/2 story frame type VA residence with a basement, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $70,000 | [101081690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081690/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/) | 0.22 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 Division St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5300 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-w-division-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [5419 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [5440 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-division-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [5446 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5446-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [5035 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5035-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 1, 2025 - [5008 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5008-w-division-st/): newest permit Feb 25, 2025 - [5641 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5641-w-division-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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