# Building permits at 5256 W Grace St, Chicago, IL Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Nov 13, 2024: Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Nov 13, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.63 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $12,597 | [B200404728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404728/) | | Nov 13, 2024 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 11.5 kw. Array output: 6.63 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,194 | [B200404721](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200404721/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 17 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 14, 2026 | [5339 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-w-grace-st/) | 490 ft W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: unconditioned rear 1-story unconditioned sunroomaddition, with stoop and steps, to the existing single family residencebuilding - (occupancy group R-5, construction type 'vb') -for the bowser residence | $72,000 | [101087634](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087634/) | | Sep 29, 2026 | [5343 W Byron St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5343-w-byron-st/) | 780 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior/exterior. | $5,500 | [B200513133](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513133/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5325 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-warwick-ave/) | 530 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior rear. | $3,600 | [B200509784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509784/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5146 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5146-w-berenice-ave/) | 840 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 33'-4' ' (length). Location: fence along the alley. | $300 | [B200479088](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479088/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5152 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5152-w-warwick-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and meter location. | $5,000 | [B200478713](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478713/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5316 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-w-warwick-ave/) | 420 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: basement. | $4,800 | [B200473731](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473731/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5327 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-w-waveland-ave/) | 820 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $900 | [B200471188](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471188/) | | May 18, 2026 | [3853 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3853-n-long-ave/) | 880 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 300 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 5. Location: 3851-53 long 5357-59 byron masnry lintls chimny. | $20,000 | [B200470976](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470976/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5442 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-w-warwick-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1850 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house roof and garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $7,520 | [B200512510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512510/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5124 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5124-w-warwick-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-certification: interior and exterior rehab and second floor addition onto existing 1 story with basement single family residence, remove rear enclosed porch and replace with new roofed wood deck and new detached 2 car garage, as per architect's plans. The scope of work includes: architectural, | $125,000 | [101083333](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083333/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5222 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-dakin-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation to address fire damage at existing 2 story stone & stucco SFR. All work as per plans. (Occupancy R-5; type iva construction) | $70,000 | [101085929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085929/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5118 W Berenice Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5118-w-berenice-ave/) | 0.21 mi E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: garage. | $5,080 | [B200508431](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508431/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5351 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5351-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 0; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior entrance from wood to metal.. | $1,000 | [B200506691](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506691/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5351 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5351-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 36'-7' ' (length). Location: backyard and westside of house. | $10,000 | [B200478798](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478798/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5351 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5351-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.23 mi SW | Demolition | Wreck and remove detached frame garage, no replacement. Parking pad only. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, backyard. | $6,000 | [B200477090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477090/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [5301 W Irving Park Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-w-irving-park-rd/) | 0.24 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 1150 SQ. FT. Location: west elevation masonry brick repairs parapet wall. | $153,900 | [B200475312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475312/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and front yard. | $19,315 | [B200472467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472467/) | ## 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 Grace St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5337 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 - [5339 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [5159 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5159-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 31, 2025 - [5406 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5406-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [5410 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5430 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-grace-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [5437 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [5526 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-w-grace-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 - [5541 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5541-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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