# Building permits at 5254 W Wolfram St, Chicago, IL Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 14: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 14, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement/ common areas/building facade. | $27,500 | [B200508943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508943/) | | Sep 12, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 20. Specific location: basement. | $2,000 | [B200439063](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200439063/) | | Jul 7, 2025 | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement boiler room. | $1,700 | [B200431946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200431946/) | ## 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), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5305 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-w-diversey-ave/) | 440 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200511240](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511240/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5216 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5216-w-diversey-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: electrical service. | $2,000 | [B200509818](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509818/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5303 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5303-w-george-st/) | 280 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Install system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, stairs, apartments. | $14,000 | [B200475631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475631/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [2859 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2859-n-lockwood-ave/) | 280 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 12. Lighting outlets: 5. Specific location: basement, outside wall for new service, 1st floor. | $7,500 | [B200476409](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476409/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place faceing east | $1,500 | [101083856](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083856/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place south face | $1,500 | [101083855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083855/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5400 W Diversey Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5400-w-diversey-ave/) | 830 ft SW | Sign | Remove existing clark faces and install new mobil faces in its place | $1,500 | [101083854](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083854/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [2918 N Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2918-n-laramie-ave/) | 740 ft NE | Elevator | New installation of one(1) 400lb capacity, indoor curved stairlift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $18,565 | [101085188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085188/) | | Jun 7, 2026 | [5331 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-w-wolfram-st/) | 430 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1917 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018766. | $17,000 | [B200473662](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473662/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5135 W George St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5135-w-george-st/) | 900 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and second story addition to existing 1 1/2 story brick SFR. (Occupancy group R-5; type 3a & 5a construction) | $20,000 | [101077570](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077570/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 7, 2026 | [5305 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-w-schubert-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 60 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $3,000 | [B200510629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510629/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [2831 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2831-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 20. Lighting outlets: 10. Specific location: indoor living area and exterior. | $16,000 | [B200506899](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506899/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5305 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-w-schubert-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.75 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $17,825 | [B200474539](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474539/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5140 W Schubert Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-w-schubert-ave/) | 0.24 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 deconvert basement to original storage use as per plan. Deconvert from 3du to 2du.as per plans | $25,000 | [101082639](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082639/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [5117 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-w-wolfram-st/) | 0.20 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $6,000 | [B200477295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477295/) | ## 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 Wolfram St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5309 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5309-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 20, 2025 - [5331 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jun 7, 2026 - [5333 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 8, 2025 - [5117 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Jul 3, 2026 - [5028 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5028-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 13, 2025 - [5021 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5021-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 5, 2025 - [4951 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4951-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [4918 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4918-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit May 20, 2026 - [4914 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4914-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2025 - [4817 W Wolfram St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4817-w-wolfram-st/): newest permit Feb 20, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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