# Building permits at 5342 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL

Three permits on record here. The newest, Aug 31: Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 11.4 kw. Array output: 13.2 kw. Location: rooftop of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0495. | $13,200 | [B200480458](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480458/) |
| Oct 17, 2022 | New building | 2019 CBC: New construction of 2,107 sf 2-story single family residence. To include new 400 sf rear frame garage as per plans. (Proposed occupancy: r5; proposed construction type: va) | $300,000 | [100979256](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100979256/) |
| Sep 20, 2006 | Demolition | Demolition of a 1 & 2 story brick commercial building. | $55,000 | [B100132489](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100132489/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5257 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5257-w-carmen-ave/) | 790 ft NE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 12.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $28,085 | [B200512090](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512090/) |
| Aug 19, 2026 | [5024 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5024-n-lockwood-ave/) | 510 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 5, MAX. Length 6. Location: front; masonry walls. | $10,750 | [B200507960](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507960/) |
| Aug 11, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit #: 101083342. Additional drawings required | $31,900 | [101085179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085179/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5224 W Winnemac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5224-w-winnemac-ave/) | 940 ft E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: new system. Associated building permit:101075144. Affects: 1 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: basement, 1-2. | Not listed | [B200473059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473059/) |
| May 28, 2026 | [5238 W Carmen Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-w-carmen-ave/) | 980 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Replace existing back deck & stairs | $25,700 | [101083342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083342/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [4849 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4849-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 890 ft S | Sign | Install one (1) non-illuminated exterior banner sign. Banner size: 20 FT (w) x 5 FT (h). Fabricate and mount heavy-duty 18 oz (610 g/m²) canvas banner with reinforced hem and metal grommets spaced approx. Every 61 cm. Secure banner to existing masonry/brick surface using 2-1/2" hex-head concrete scr | $2,340 | [101079894](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079894/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5234 W Strong St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5234-w-strong-st/) | 880 ft E | Other | For permit 101079709: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200470002](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470002/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | [4822 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-n-long-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Ne | $1,000 | [B200480157](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480157/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [4822 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-n-long-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Permit expires on 09/17/2026 erection starts: 9/10/2026, erection ends: 9/13/2026. Self-cert 2019 CBC: tent reinstatement; one 70ft diameter tent for assembly use for 3 days of midnight circus performances, (2) 20'x20' tents for concession & artist dressing room, (2) 10'x10' tents for ticketing/entr | $3,250 | [101085627](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085627/) |

## 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 W Argyle St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5348 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5348-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Mar 23, 2026
- [5247 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5247-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Aug 27, 2025
- [5111 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5111-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2025
- [5059 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5059-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Oct 6, 2026
- [5016 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5016-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Sep 14, 2026
- [5000 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5000-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jan 27, 2026
- [4934 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4934-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Feb 28, 2026
- [4908 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4908-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2024
- [4822 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4822-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jun 5, 2020
- [4036 W Argyle St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4036-w-argyle-st/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025

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