# Building permits at 5255 S State St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M new building at 5339 S State St, permitted Sep 2. Eight permits on record here. The newest, Oct 20, 2025: Modernization of one(1), 4000lb capacity. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. Three are for new buildings, the nearest 460 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 20, 2025 | Elevator | Modernization of one(1), 4000lb capacity, 3-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev013377) | $200,000 | [101075601](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075601/) | | Mar 25, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: cps school - no change in use. Interior renovations in beasley academic center, including painting, flooring, ceiling, pool equipment, light fixtures, control system replacement, and other miscellaneous trades. Current use/occupancy school e-1, proposed use/occupancy school e-1. | $575,000 | [101064642](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064642/) | | Feb 20, 2023 | Alteration or repair | 250 SQ FT Masonry concrete repairs | $31,124 | [101006117](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006117/) | | May 6, 2020 | Alteration or repair | The work consists of: new playground with protective surfacing, synthetic grass surfacing playfield, new paving, landscaping improvements, and utilities improvements.the work includes: site demolition of existing courtyard hardscape elements; excavation, stone import, and drainage improvements; inst | $1,000,000 | [100866158](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100866158/) | | Feb 4, 2013 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Construction of combustion air area well outside mechanical room & repair of 1 interior column per plans | $80,000 | [100476591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100476591/) | | Jul 6, 2012 | Roofing | Replace roof (no structural work, no MEP work) for beasley school- all work same as existing; subject to field inspections | $216,640 | [100448297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100448297/) | | Mar 24, 2011 | Alteration or repair | Beasley school facade renovation, roof replacement, MEP upgrades and landscape upgrades | $6,000,001 | [100386321](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100386321/) | | Jul 1, 2009 | Roofing | Scope of work includes mechanical replacement, roof repair, limited landscaping.. | $1,500,000 | [100299206](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100299206/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 2, 2026 | [5221 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-s-michigan-ave/) | 940 ft E | Other | For permit 101075058: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514092](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514092/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 470 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: repair conduit located outside of front entrance.. | $1,500 | [B200512994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512994/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 550 ft S | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new 2 story dance studio building (occupancy group B; construction type iiia) v3 companies of IL | $15,600,000 | [101071666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071666/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5312 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5312-s-wabash-ave/) | 460 ft SE | New building | 5A residential3 flat, slab on grade, new construction ground up with 3 dwelling units, frame, new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, new rear ongrade parking pad w/ EV, fence | $450,000 | [101080044](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080044/) | | Aug 25, 2026 | [5315 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5315-s-wabash-ave/) | 530 ft SE | New building | 5A residential 3 flat, slab on grade, new frame construction ground up - 3 dwelling units, all new plumbing, HVAC, electrical, new rear on grade parking slab w/ EV, fence | $450,000 | [101080053](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080053/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/) | 870 ft S | Elevator | Perform like-for-like controller swap due to obsolete controller components on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 3-floor, hydraulic passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100154654) | $72,320 | [101086257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086257/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 550 ft S | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: mixed use. Project area: 0.55 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200412640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412640/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 470 ft S | Other | For permit 101063868: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472846/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC - spr 2019 CBC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app # 100945446 for basement alterations, new bedroom on 1st floor and kitchen renovation on 2nd floor to an existing 2 story, 2 du, brick building with basement (occ. R-5; Type iii-b const.) | $50,000 | [101086640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086640/) | | Aug 20, 2026 | [5431 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5431-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior rooms. | $1,500 | [B200508325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508325/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5126 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5126-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations/renovations to convert existing 3 story, 3a construction 10 unit residence w/basement to 14 units, exterior repairs - tuckpointing new 6 parking stalls, new trash enclosure per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $60,000 | [101075559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075559/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Other | For permit 100945446: replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474832/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5419 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-s-wabash-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: right back side of building. | $1,000 | [B200472348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472348/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5348 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.19 mi SE | Other | For permit b200005646: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472998](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472998/) | ## 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 State St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026 - [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026 - [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026 - [5444 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-state-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025 - [5060 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5060-s-state-st/): newest permit May 16, 2025 - [5454 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5454-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025 - [5522 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026 - [5701 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [5713 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5713-s-state-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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