# Building permits at 5357 N Melvina Ave, Chicago, IL

One permit on record here. The newest, Jun 16, 2025: Spr 2019 CBRC. Erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC. Erect a new 2 story single family residence w/ basement. New detached 2 car frame garage. Install 6 feet high wood and iron fence. All work as per plans. | $350,000 | [101069248](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101069248/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | [5334 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5334-n-melvina-ave/) | 240 ft S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC interior alterations and remodeling of an existing 1 story single family residence with basement. | $40,000 | [101081812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081812/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5351 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5351-n-mobile-ave/) | 430 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). Landing: 336 square feet. Landing not more than 6 feet above ground. | $40,000 | [B200479197](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479197/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5315 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5315-n-mobile-ave/) | 610 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 8.2 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $20,580 | [B200475520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475520/) |
| May 13, 2026 | [5437 N Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-n-mobile-ave/) | 660 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 24'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $38,700 | [B200462572](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462572/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | [5425 N Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-nagle-ave/) | 0.23 mi W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2174 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: roof and gutters on main single-family house. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01988. | $23,989 | [B200481387](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481387/) |
| Jul 9, 2026 | [5447 N Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-n-nagle-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.25 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of homes. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,475 | [B200476547](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476547/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5447 N Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-n-nagle-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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, exterior. | $5,000 | [B200476555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476555/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on N Melvina Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5355 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5355-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025
- [5359 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5359-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025
- [5334 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5334-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit May 22, 2026
- [5328 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5328-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Nov 8, 2024
- [5510 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jun 3, 2025
- [5161 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5161-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2026
- [5645 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jun 18, 2025
- [5046 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5046-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Dec 16, 2025
- [5014 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Aug 5, 2025
- [5710 N Melvina Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-n-melvina-ave/): newest permit Jul 2, 2025

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Map, the one permit at this address and 7 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-n-melvina-ave/
