# Building permits at 5331 S Fairfield 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. Two permits on record here. The newest, Oct 18, 2024: Spr 2019 CBC. Repair the existing front concrete stairs & replace the existing covered rear deck with a new. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits (22 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 20 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 18, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC. Repair the existing front concrete stairs & replace the existing covered rear deck with a new open rear wood deck, for the existing type IIIA masonry single-family residence, as per architectural plans r5 occupancy classification. | $20,000 | [101056684](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101056684/) | | Aug 15, 2024 | Fence, wall or deck | In-kind replacement of front concrete porch, same size and location. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, exterior concrete stairs. | $10,000 | [B200025199](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200025199/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 1, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 20 ft S | 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/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/) | 20 ft S | 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/) | 20 ft S | 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/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [5413 S Mozart St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mozart-st/) | 820 ft SW | 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 28, 2026 | [2744 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2744-w-55th-st/) | 970 ft S | Sign | Carniceria LA hacienda no. 3, Inc.new illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: 55th st.reads: carnitas | $6,000 | [101085236](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085236/) | | Sep 28, 2026 | [2744 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2744-w-55th-st/) | 970 ft S | Sign | Carniceria LA hacienda no. 3, Inc.new illuminated id wall sign location: south elevationsign facing: 55th st.reads: carniceria LA hacienda | $6,000 | [101085233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085233/) | | Sep 23, 2026 | [5234 S Talman Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-s-talman-ave/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | 860 ft NE | 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5425 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-s-fairfield-ave/) | 600 ft 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/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [5213 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5213-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 910 ft N | 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 2, 2026 | [5337 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-s-california-ave/) | 340 ft W | 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/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5259 S California Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5259-s-california-ave/) | 500 ft NW | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 12 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 22, 2026 | [5353 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-s-francisco-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | 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 19, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Remove existing clark lettering sign on canopy and replace with amoco lettering sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085245/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Remove existing clark lettering sign on canopy and replace with amoco lettering sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085248/) | | Aug 19, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Remove existing clark id sign on canopy and replace with amoco id sign on canopy connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085243/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Remove existing clark price sign and replace with amoco price sign connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085242](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085242/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [2800 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2800-w-55th-st/) | 0.19 mi S | Sign | Remove existing clark id sign and replace with amoco id sign connecting to existing customer leads. | $500 | [101085241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085241/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5521 S Washtenaw Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5521-s-washtenaw-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade. | $5,000 | [B200480070](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480070/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [2753 W 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/2753-w-55th-st/) | 0.20 mi S | Other | For permit 101056522: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200478447](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478447/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5355 S Francisco Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5355-s-francisco-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | 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/) | | Jun 15, 2026 | [5250 S Rockwell St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5250-s-rockwell-st/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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/) | 0.19 mi NE | 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 Fairfield Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5333 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Sep 1, 2026 - [5343 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5343-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Oct 13, 2023 - [5309 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5309-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026 - [5425 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Aug 17, 2026 - [5428 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Apr 9, 2026 - [5531 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025 - [5555 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5555-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Jun 30, 2025 - [5624 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5624-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit May 28, 2026 - [5715 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5715-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Nov 15, 2024 - [5832 S Fairfield Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5832-s-fairfield-ave/): newest permit Mar 24, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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