# Building permits at 5331 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $3.5M alteration or repair at 5207 S Harper Ave, permitted Jul 27. Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 15: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 30 more permits (28 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 15, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 500 SQ. FT. Location: parapet wall and top floor. | $50,000 | [B200474536](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474536/) | | Dec 26, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Exteerior work only : remove existing rear, east knee wall and infill with concrete and install 4' l x 18"w x 2'-6" ht. Planter @ rear southside, per plans. | $8,050 | [100855990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100855990/) | | Feb 13, 2013 | Electrical | Install new 1200a, 120/240v single phase electric service | $52,000 | [B100473143](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100473143/) | | Jan 30, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Remove and replace 4 existing open wood porches and stairs as per plans. | $50,000 | [100160357](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100160357/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 30 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 24, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: new office inside. | $4,500 | [B200512793](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512793/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 560 ft NE | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing data/video. Specific location: on the 1st floor. | $23,075 | [B200507379](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507379/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 330 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2100 SQ. FT. Roof covering: other. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020453. | $129,000 | [B200509047](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509047/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 330 ft N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1400 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 345 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $129,840 | [B200509045](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509045/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5421 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 590 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1427 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018973. | $15,000 | [B200509950](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509950/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5300 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-shore-dr/) | 860 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC add a heating system to the existing residential unit 112 and 114 located at the 11th floor of the existing 11 story building with a penthouse. Corner unit as per plans | $10,000 | [101084679](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084679/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 560 ft NE | Addition | For permit 101080800: additional other contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200506903](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506903/) | | Jul 3, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 480 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: unit 203. | $700 | [B200475952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475952/) | | Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 890 ft N | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 150 FT., max. Height: 260 FT. Location: all exterior facade elevations. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200475921](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475921/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 480 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: antenna modification existing rooftop per plans. | $50,000 | [B200468837](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468837/) | | Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 1,000 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: unit 15b. | $4,660 | [B200470339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470339/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 560 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing tenant space at ground floor of existing building. No change to existing structure. (OCC. Group B; construction type ia) | $90,000 | [101080800](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080800/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 18 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $10,000 | [B200512620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512620/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: lab for sciences. | $150,000 | [B200510910](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510910/) | | Sep 11, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: revision to permit 101085095 removing previously permitted scope, except for lighting to prep space for another laboratory space under separate permit of a business use non-hazardous laboratory space as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construction) | Not listed | [101087882](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087882/) | | Sep 7, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: all elevations. | $16,800 | [B200510553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510553/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Sc/ 2019 CBRC - interior alterations on floors 3-11 for installation of additional electrical service to include new conduit and equipment, switchboards bus duct, feeder connectors, shunt, trip breakers and fire department emergency power off (epo) as per plans. (Occupancy group B; type 1a construct | $2,000,000 | [101087399](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087399/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 101070408: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481867/) | | Aug 6, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:101074867. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 3 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 11th, 12th 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200476335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476335/) | | Jul 10, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: modification of existing system. Associated building permit:b200462256. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: yes. Monitoring type: none (exempt). Specific location: 11th, 12th, 13th floors. | Not listed | [B200471768](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471768/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: wet lab east side phase 3 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power and lighing, me | $3,500,000 | [101085836](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085836/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: quantum lab west side phase 2 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hazardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes and vibration mitigation structure. Along with asso | $3,500,000 | [101085835](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085835/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBC: corridor and conference center - phase 1 of initial buildout on the 8th floor within an existing mixed-use building for a non-hasardous laboratory space. Work includes new non-load bearing partitions, doors, ceilings, millwork and finishes. Along with associated electrical power | $3,000,000 | [101085095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085095/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5220 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-harper-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Plumbing | For permit 100971260: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477989](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477989/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | Alteration or repair | Selfcert 2019-cbrc: alteration to replace one existing rooftop makeup air unit with new rooftop doas unit to provide conditioned ventilation to residential corridors (floors 1-7) and ground floor lobby. Work includes replacing existing rooftop exhaust fans connected to existing interior risers servi | $294,300 | [101081945](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081945/) | | May 26, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to existing mechanical, plumbing and electrical at existing lab.locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 6th floor room 0697. | $100,000 | [B200470021](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470021/) | | May 19, 2026 | [5207 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5207-s-harper-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: hyde park lab location. | $223,298 | [B200471277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471277/) | | May 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101070408 to revise the plumbing plan (p-100) showing the relocation of a basement ice machine, the addition of a mop and hand sink, the relocation of a first floor mop sink, and subsequent revisions to the waste and supply diagrams. | $15,000 | [101082553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082553/) | | May 11, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: north side of building). | $40,000 | [B200468986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468986/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.20 mi S | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(south), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001322) | $319,857 | [101083167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083167/) | ## More on this street Other addresses on S Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5325 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026 - [5401 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [5416 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [5417 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [5421 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026 - [5235 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5235-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [5429 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [5433 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5433-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 2, 2025 - [5450 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5450-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Nov 6, 2025 - [5451 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2024 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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