# Building permits at 5354 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL

Five permits on record here. The newest, Dec 9, 2025: New detached wood frame garage. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $100 | [B200451012](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200451012/) |
| Jun 4, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit#100776863 alternative code approval - use pvc pipes and fittings below grade. | Not listed | [100823514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100823514/) |
| May 20, 2019 | Other | Pilot pvc program only. | $1,000 | [100820832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100820832/) |
| Feb 21, 2019 | New building | New 2 sty., 2 residential unit building with basement and roof deck(type 4a construction type), new front steel stairs & rear steel porch new 2 car parking pad. (Type 4a construction type) conditional permit subject to field inspections. | $341,600 | [100776863](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100776863/) |
| Oct 30, 2018 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story frame residence | Not listed | [B100775591](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100775591/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/) | 180 ft SE | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $25,000 | [B200471978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471978/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/) | 180 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, backyard. | $12,471 | [B200471796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471796/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | [5414 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5414-n-linder-ave/) | 760 ft NE | Sign | Non-illuminated ground sign; reusing existing footings; replacing; cabinet; 34 sq/ft; s/e lot location; two sided; n/e & s/w facing text | $5,000 | [101086830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086830/) |
| Aug 13, 2026 | [5316 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 700 ft S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: data closet. | $8,000 | [B200507277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507277/) |
| Jun 18, 2026 | [5349 N Magnet Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5349-n-magnet-ave/) | 780 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x21'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-0' '. | $30,000 | [B200471707](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471707/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5425 N Lovejoy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-lovejoy-ave/) | 620 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200473078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473078/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5316 N Milwaukee Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-n-milwaukee-ave/) | 700 ft S | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBRC: interior alterations of existing retail store and expansion to existing adjacent lease space (occupancy group m mercantile, type 3b construction). | $50,000 | [101082089](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082089/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5425 N Lovejoy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-lovejoy-ave/) | 620 ft NW | 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. | $5,000 | [B200473080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473080/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5210 N Northwest Hwy](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5210-n-northwest-hwy/) | 0.25 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: 1st floor. | $2,189 | [B200512956](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512956/) |
| May 31, 2026 | [5317 N Manila Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-n-manila-ave/) | 0.21 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 25 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $6,700 | [B200472582](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472582/) |

## 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 N Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5349 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5349-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [5318 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [5301 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [5416 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [5261 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5261-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [5251 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [5509 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5509-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 20, 2026
- [5015 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5015-n-central-ave/): newest permit Aug 19, 2025
- [5011 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5011-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2025

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