# Building permits at 5313 S May St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Mar 1, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 16 more permits (15 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Mar 1, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 80 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: side elevation. | $4,000 | [B200414670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200414670/) | ## 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), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 22, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 260 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200512151](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512151/) | | Sep 22, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 260 ft S | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200512139](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512139/) | | Sep 17, 2026 | [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/) | 260 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, exterior, service feeder, service conductor. | $2,300 | [B200512159](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512159/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-s-may-st/) | 950 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:- enclosed rear porch replacement. Same size and same location as per plans. (Occupancy group r5-residence; type III a construction) | $45,000 | [101085978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085978/) | | Jul 14, 2026 | [5247 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-s-may-st/) | 310 ft N | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), first floor bath,1 kitchen, basement bathroom. | $5,000 | [B200476061](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476061/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5339 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-aberdeen-st/) | 430 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $19,500 | [B200476784](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476784/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 29, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - erect 1 story carwash building including fence and trash enclosure (construction type IIB - B occupancy), retaining wall, 6 parking spaces, 25 stalls for car cleaning use per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $700,000 | [101077619](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077619/) | | Jul 22, 2026 | [939 W 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/939-w-53rd-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1288 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018211. | $40,000 | [B200479690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479690/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: commercial. Project area: 0.94 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200460633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460633/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, attic and backyard. | $15,000 | [B200475225](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475225/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Mechanical (HVAC) | New heat pump or refrigeration equip., electrical work under this permit = yes. Locations: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and backyard. | $15,000 | [B200475214](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475214/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 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. | $10,000 | [B200475212](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475212/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 11 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement,backyard,1st&2nd floor,attic. | $25,000 | [B200474667](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474667/) | | May 14, 2026 | [5133 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5133-s-aberdeen-st/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 163'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $12,622 | [B200470265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470265/) | | May 14, 2026 | [1000 W 52nd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1000-w-52nd-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in bsmt, 1fl, 2fl and attic. | Not listed | [B200468513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468513/) | | May 5, 2026 | [5203 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-s-carpenter-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation in existing 2-story + basement masonry multi-unit building (2du). Remove exiting enclosed frame, 2-story porch and replace with new rear open 2-story porch. New rear 6' height wood fence and new side 6' height steel fence. New 2 concrete parking pad. Mechanical, el | $147,939 | [101075297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075297/) | ## 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 May St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5325 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025 - [5336 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-may-st/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026 - [5345 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5345-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2022 - [5247 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-s-may-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2026 - [5239 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-may-st/): newest permit Apr 11, 2025 - [5427 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-may-st/): newest permit Mar 18, 2026 - [5441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-s-may-st/): newest permit Aug 12, 2026 - [5134 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5134-s-may-st/): newest permit Feb 4, 2026 - [5518 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5518-s-may-st/): newest permit Nov 18, 2024 - [5531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-may-st/): newest permit May 19, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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