# Building permits at 5259 S California Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.1M alteration or repair at 5250 S Rockwell St, permitted May 11. One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 3: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 520 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wood fence - 5'-11' ' (height) x 8'-11' ' (length). Location: on the back. | $3,000 | [B200470698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470698/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 16 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5137 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5137-s-mozart-st/) | 950 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200514609](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514609/) | | Sep 30, 2026 | [5413 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mozart-st/) | 920 ft S | Alteration or repair | 2019 Sc crbc: repair fire damage for the existing 1.5 story brick & frame type VA single family residence which includes electrical & plumbing work (mechanical existing system to remain), as per architectural plans. R5 occupancy classification. | $120,000 | [101089021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089021/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5234 S Talman Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-s-talman-ave/) | 950 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.8 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $25,520 | [B200512425](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512425/) | | Sep 18, 2026 | [5234 S Talman Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-s-talman-ave/) | 950 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel, service feeder, meter, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200512430](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512430/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [5135 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5135-s-california-ave/) | 910 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 16 circuits to existing 600 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main electrical closet, ground floor. | $80,000 | [B200509850](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509850/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Other | For permit 101081604: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479388](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479388/) | | Aug 22, 2026 | [5353 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-s-francisco-ave/) | 900 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: replace. IL Roofing contractor license: 104011450. | $100 | [B200508493](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508493/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5213 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 820 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 13.05 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $29,795 | [B200480678](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480678/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5355 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5355-s-francisco-ave/) | 910 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC : new frame addition to existing masonry garage per plans(occupancy group R-5; type iii-b construction) | $6,900 | [101081217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081217/) | | Jul 2, 2026 | [5337 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-s-california-ave/) | 440 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 108'-0' ' (length). Location: front and backyard fence. | $4,500 | [B200476502](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476502/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 520 ft SE | Other | For permit 101081604: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200471723](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471723/) | | May 18, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 520 ft SE | New building | Self certified 2019 CBC. Erect 2 story with basement frame single family residence, front metal stairs, 6 FT wood fence as per plan. | $400,000 | [101081604](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081604/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 17, 2026 | [5425 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-s-fairfield-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 98 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: south and north side of house walls. | $800 | [B200507525](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507525/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [5250 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5250-s-rockwell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Demolition | Wreck and remove 1 modular building | $30,000 | [B101082419](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101082419/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [5250 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5250-s-rockwell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Other | For permit 101080551: replacement mason contractor. Additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473100](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473100/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5250 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5250-s-rockwell-st/) | 0.24 mi E | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 crbc. Existing cps florence nightingale elementary school. No change in use. Site improvements for new artificial turf athletic field and new playground. Demolition of existing one story wood framed modular classroom building #1. Replacement of HVAC units at existing modular classroom | $1,100,000 | [101080551](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080551/) | ## 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 California Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5201 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-california-ave/): newest permit May 24, 2018 - [5337 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-s-california-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2026 - [5157 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5157-s-california-ave/): newest permit Apr 13, 2026 - [5146 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5146-s-california-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2025 - [5144 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5144-s-california-ave/): newest permit May 2, 2025 - [5135 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5135-s-california-ave/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026 - [5537 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5537-s-california-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025 - [4900 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4900-s-california-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5748 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5748-s-california-ave/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025 - [5756 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5756-s-california-ave/): newest permit Nov 2, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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