# Building permits at 5252 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL Four permits on record here. The newest, Sep 23, 2025: Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: near roof. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: near roof. | $61,220 | [B200443679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200443679/) | | May 17, 2021 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing - no structural work - 700 sqft | $74,000 | [100922746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100922746/) | | Sep 24, 2009 | Alteration or repair | North and west elevation common brick approx 1000 s.f. Repair 12-4' lintels, tuck-pointing, and grinding. Subject to field inspection | $6,960 | [100312092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100312092/) | | May 15, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Repair existing 3 story open wood porches per plans (2 porches) | $12,000 | [100177945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100177945/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 160 ft SE | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 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/) | 970 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/) | 570 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/) | | Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 910 ft 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/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5412 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-ingleside-ave/) | 590 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/) | 470 ft NE | 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/) | 490 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/) | 640 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/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 900 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,548 | [B200471217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471217/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 9, 2026 | [939 E Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-e-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 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/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5114 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5114-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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/) | 0.19 mi 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/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5465 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5465-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.21 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: - [5240 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5240-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024 - [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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