# Building permits at 5308 N Broadway, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1M alteration or repair at 1123 W Berwyn Ave, permitted Jun 22.

One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Oct 29, 2024: Remove existing set of illuminated channel letterset and install new 9-1/2" illuminated channel letterset. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 38 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.19 mi away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | Sign | Remove existing set of illuminated channel letterset and install new 9-1/2" illuminated channel letterset | $8,000 | [101053905](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101053905/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

38 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### Next door (under 250 ft), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/) | 210 ft SE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: commercial store. Low voltage work. | $10,000 | [B200513376](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513376/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/) | 240 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: commercial store. | $10,000 | [B200513367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513367/) |
| Aug 6, 2026 | [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $155,000 | [101084080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084080/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/) | 210 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $145,000 | [101084149](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084149/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5301 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-winthrop-ave/) | 640 ft E | Other | For permit b200409783: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200513891](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513891/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5239 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-n-broadway/) | 360 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: first floor. | $13,786 | [B200513157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513157/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [1044 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1044-w-berwyn-ave/) | 880 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101069597. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: entire building. | Not listed | [B200472673](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472673/) |
| Jul 28, 2026 | [5145 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5145-n-broadway/) | 930 ft S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 120 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 120 SQ. FT. Location: facade. | $30,000 | [B200480253](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480253/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5237 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-n-broadway/) | 380 ft S | Other | For permit 101081247: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479121](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479121/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w berwyn ave elevation) - 6'-0" h x 6'-0" W (36 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101074101 issued 10/08/2025 | $5,000 | [101084242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084242/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Sign | Panda express: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (w berwyn ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 13'-6" W (54 SQ ft); replaces DOB # 101074099 issued 10/08/2025 | $5,000 | [101084241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084241/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Sign | Thank you: non-illuminated wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 3'-1" h x 1'-4" W (4 SQ ft) | $300 | [101084245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084245/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen online pickup: non-illuminated wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 1'-0" h x 4'-0" W (4 SQ ft) | $500 | [101084244](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084244/) |
| Jul 8, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Sign | Panda express chinese kitchen: internally illuminated face-lit wall sign (west elevation facing parking lot) - 6'-0" h x 6'-0" W (36 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101084243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084243/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5410 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-n-winthrop-ave/) | 890 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,300 | [B200475438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475438/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5247 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-n-broadway/) | 280 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 1 story retail building. Alterations to include new partitions, mechanical, electrical and plumbing as per plans. No exterior work. (Occupancy group m-mercantile; IIB construction) | $165,000 | [101084147](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084147/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5227 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5227-n-broadway/) | 490 ft S | Sign | Illuminated wall sign; 51 sq/ft; west elevation; cosmo prof | $4,000 | [101083945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083945/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5227 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5227-n-broadway/) | 490 ft S | Sign | 33 Sq/ft illuminated wall sign; west elevation; sally beauty | $4,000 | [101083752](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083752/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [1123 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1123-w-berwyn-ave/) | 360 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert: interior renovation of the entire existing tenant space& minor improvements to the existing exterior one story building.. Work to include MEP. Structural peer review (occ. Type a-2) as per plans. | $1,000,000 | [101083526](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083526/) |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [5237 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5237-n-broadway/) | 380 ft S | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBRC 2019: self cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration of an existing tenant on the ground floor of an existing retail center for midwest express. Work to include demo, new partitions, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC as per plans. (B- business, construction type IIB ) | $270,000 | [101081247](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081247/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1147 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1147-w-balmoral-ave/) | 510 ft N | Sign | Installation of channel letter signage for business identification purposes | $5,000 | [101083573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083573/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 460 ft N | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: whole building. | $1,500 | [B200472554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472554/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 460 ft N | Other | For permit 101074680: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472553/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5329 N Glenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5329-n-glenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $68,000 | [B200513929](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513929/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5221 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5221-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.20 mi SW | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 4 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Repair or in-kind replacement of hot water heater(s). Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement, kitchen. | $39,022 | [B200513831](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513831/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [1349 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-berwyn-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 250 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $25,000 | [B200513709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513709/) |
| Sep 10, 2026 | [5120 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5120-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: cps goudy - concrete pavement replacement, new playground equipment, new handrail at existing building access stairs. Occupancy group e-1 (to remain), type ii-a \| i-b construction (to remain). | $286,000 | [101083490](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083490/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5357 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: conversion of existing 2 story 2 dwelling unit multi-family residence into a single family residence, including interior renovation and addition of one bathroom. (Occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) | $10,000 | [101080292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080292/) |
| Aug 26, 2026 | [1349 W Berwyn Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1349-w-berwyn-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration to existing 3 d.u. Rear bldg. Replace porch at rear bldg. Same size and location. Exisitng 6 d.u. Front building n.i.c., occupancy R2 to remain, construciton 3a to remain | $75,000 | [101086879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086879/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5230 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5230-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 2000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: all elevations. | $26,610 | [B200506764](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506764/) |
| Aug 10, 2026 | [1248 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1248-w-winona-st/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace existing rear enclosed wood porch and stairs as per plan. Same size and location as existing. | $38,750 | [101086278](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086278/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5220 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-n-kenmore-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, basement underground grease piping replacement. | $30,380 | [B200478441](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478441/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5339 N Glenwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-n-glenwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi W | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: plan revisions to existing permit 101070034. Revisions to electrical service. (Occ group R-5; const type iiib) | $5,000 | [101084312](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084312/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [1245 W Winona St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1245-w-winona-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 250 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: upper flat roof w/ floating deck. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018192. | $12,600 | [B200471608](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471608/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [1050 W Foster Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1050-w-foster-ave/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit c. | $1,700 | [B200472292](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472292/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5418 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-n-lakewood-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | New building | Proposed 3 car garage w/unfinished storage loft serving an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $48,260 | [101081156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081156/) |
| May 19, 2026 | [1221 W Catalpa Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-w-catalpa-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200470776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470776/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5428 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $141,300 | [101083476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083476/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Broadway with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5310 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5310-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 30, 2024
- [5318 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 10, 2025
- [5343 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5343-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 12, 2026
- [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/): newest permit Jun 1, 2026
- [5255 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [5252 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 6, 2026
- [5251 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 28, 2026
- [5247 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [5239 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 25, 2026
- [5238 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-n-broadway/): newest permit Mar 18, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 38 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5308-n-broadway/