# Building permits at 5247 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL Six permits on record here. The newest, Aug 27, 2025: Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits (17 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 27, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $16,500 | [B200436072](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200436072/) | | Feb 27, 2018 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage security system. Interior work only. Apt 1w. Customer# 400106233. JOB# 95489575. | Not listed | [B100748855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100748855/) | | Jun 1, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to the garden unit of an existing building. | $60,000 | [100162812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100162812/) | | Nov 16, 2006 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a one story garage. | $4,800 | [B100144151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100144151/) | | Oct 4, 2006 | New building | Demo existing garage and construct new 5 car garage.this is a conditional permit a wrecking permit is needed,if a wrecking permit is not issued in thirty days,this permit will be voilded. | $25,000 | [100139639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100139639/) | | Sep 18, 2006 | Alteration or repair | HVAC Upgrades from a boiler system to a forced air system to include new duct work to existing 2-story residential building as per plans. | $40,000 | [100119747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100119747/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5257 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5257-w-carmen-ave/) | 670 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,085 | [B200512090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512090/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5342 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5342-w-argyle-st/) | 650 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 13.2 kw. Location: rooftop of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0495. | $13,200 | [B200480458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480458/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [5024 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-n-lockwood-ave/) | 390 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 6. Location: front; masonry walls. | $10,750 | [B200507960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507960/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #: 101083342. Additional drawings required | $31,900 | [101085179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085179/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5224 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-winnemac-ave/) | 470 ft NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075144. Affects: 1 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, 1-2. | Not listed | [B200473059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473059/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5142 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5142-w-strong-st/) | 780 ft E | Alteration or repair | Existing residential use to remain. Replace front porch, rear porch and rear deck (same as existing size). | $55,000 | [101079629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079629/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 750 ft N | Alteration or repair | Replace existing back deck & stairs | $25,700 | [101083342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083342/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5234 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-w-strong-st/) | 300 ft SE | Other | For permit 101079709: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470002/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear of the building. | $3,000 | [B200514373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514373/) | | Oct 1, 2026 | [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/) | 0.23 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: rear of building and basement. | $6,000 | [B200514058](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514058/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5215 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5215-w-winona-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018894. | $14,000 | [B200510029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510029/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5145 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5145-w-winona-st/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement mechanical room. | $10,000 | [B200508323](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508323/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 10/07/2026 erection starts: 8/23/2026, erection ends: 8/23/2026. CBC 2019 - Reinstatement of 2026 peruvian fest permit 101085116 for the 2026 ecuadorian 593 fest stage at the copernicus center on aug 23,2026. Same 1-32 x 24 sl250 with wings. Ecuadorian 593 fest with stages USA. | $3,000 | [101087026](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087026/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 10/06/2026 erection starts: 9/3/2026, erection ends: 9/7/2026. Self cert CBC 2019 - reinstatement of 2025 permit 101073425 for the 2026 taste of polonia stage at the copernicus center parking lot on sept 4-7, 2026. Setup is sept 3 and takedown sept 7, 2026. Same 1-24x20 sl-100 mobi | $3,000 | [101086962](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086962/) | | Jul 30, 2026 | [5121 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5121-w-strong-st/) | 0.19 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: first and second floor. | $4,800 | [B200480573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480573/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 8. Specific location: parking lot. | $900 | [B200480259](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480259/) | | Jun 25, 2026 | [5216 W Lawrence Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-lawrence-ave/) | 0.25 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 08/24/2026 erection starts: 7/10/2026, erection ends: 7/12/2026. CBC 2019 - 2026 Peruvian fest stage at the copernicus center on july 11-12, 2026. 1-32 X 24 sl250 with wings. Peruvian festival with stages USA. | $3,000 | [101085116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085116/) | | May 18, 2026 | [4849 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Sign | Install one (1) non-illuminated exterior banner sign. Banner size: 20 FT (w) x 5 FT (h). Fabricate and mount heavy-duty 18 oz (610 g/m²) canvas banner with reinforced hem and metal grommets spaced approx. Every 61 cm. Secure banner to existing masonry/brick surface using 2-1/2" hex-head concrete scr | $2,340 | [101079894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079894/) | ## 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 Argyle St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5342 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5342-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Aug 31, 2026 - [5348 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026 - [5111 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5111-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025 - [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026 - [5016 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5016-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [5000 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026 - [4934 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4934-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Feb 28, 2026 - [4908 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4908-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024 - [4822 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2020 - [4036 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4036-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). Checked 2026-10-10 10:11 UTC. Nearby Permits, https://nearbypermits.com. JSON API and MCP server: https://nearbypermits.com/developers/ This site provides applications using data that has been modified for use from its original source, www.cityofchicago.org, the official website of the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago makes no claims as to the content, accuracy, timeliness, or completeness of any of the data provided at this site. The data provided at this site is subject to change at any time. It is understood that the data provided at this site is being used at one’s own risk. Map, all 6 permits at this address and 18 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-w-argyle-st/