# Building permits at 5401 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL

26 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 10: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 23 more permits (22 projects) since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: pump room, basement. | $3,000 | [B200458596](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200458596/) |
| Jan 29, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of (1) one chain hydraulic vertical platform lift, 750fpm @ 20fpm, 2 stops, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $36,880 | [101064545](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101064545/) |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Other | Revision to permit #101006725. To change of plumbing contractor. | Not listed | [B200028738](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200028738/) |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit#101006725 change general contractor to SB carpentry co. | $50,000 | [101029824](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101029824/) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Fire systems | Fire alarm permit installation of a supervisory panel for a existing class 1 fire alarm system. | $1,575 | [B101024555](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101024555/) |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Other | Transfer of permit 101006725 | Not listed | [B101024161](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101024161/) |
| May 26, 2023 | Other | Maintenance permit | $1,000 | [B101018291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101018291/) |
| May 23, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to existing 10th floor, and add new rooftop deck with new stair access to existing 10-story, 160 unit group living building (occupancy type R-2, type 1b construction). Structural peer review. | $190,000 | [101006725](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101006725/) |
| May 14, 2023 | Alteration or repair | Add a new accessory laundry room to the first floor of the 9 & 1/2 story masonry residential building. No change to the residential units, as per architectural plans. Type IIB construction and R2 classification. | $55,000 | [101016485](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101016485/) |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Other | Revision to permit#100971631 change GC to cordos development & association | Not listed | [101001513](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101001513/) |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Alteration or repair | Spr 19 CBRC: interior alterations to add trash chute to common space of existing group living (160) units on 9.5-story masonry building with bsmt, per plans | $60,000 | [100971631](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100971631/) |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Electrical | Retrofitting existing t8/t12 fluorescent light fixtures with UL type c listed 120-277v led drivers and t8 tube led lamps. Existing fixture housing to remain. | $30,000 | [B100960937](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100960937/) |
| Jan 9, 2022 | Other | Maintenance permit only | $500 | [B100954688](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100954688/) |
| Apr 1, 2020 | Elevator | Perform city of chicago fire service mandate upgrade on one(1) 10-floor, 2500lb capacity, freight; and one(1) 9-floor, 2000lb capacity, passenger elevators, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001317) | $22,700 | [100869277](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100869277/) |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Alteration or repair | Masonry repair in kind (tuckpointing 850sf) | $164,740 | [100841269](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100841269/) |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Roofing | Roof tear off- replace-fiat roof. All wark same as existing. No structural work. Subject to field inspections. | $250,000 | [100736179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100736179/) |
| Jul 17, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing caulking and brick replacement as necessary to the south & east elevation of bldg. | $70,000 | [100184111](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100184111/) |
| Apr 10, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Removal and replacement of brick & shelf angle on W elevation. Removal & rebuilding of east south corner & SE corner from 2nd fl. To top of terra cotta roof coping as per plans. | $55,000 | [100167809](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100167809/) |
| Mar 7, 2007 | Elevator | Modernize (2) westinghouse geared traction passenger elevators persuant to scope of work submitted | $309,444 | [100166086](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100166086/) |
| Mar 7, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Rebuild 100% northwest and northeast corners - masonry work only per plans | $220,000 | [100163955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100163955/) |
| Feb 23, 2007 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 5 electric powered swingstage scaffold manufactured by power cliber type pc1 from 02/23/07 to 02/23/08. | Not listed | [100164367](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100164367/) |
| Feb 15, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Installation of new food serving equipment as per plan. To include electrical and plumbing | $20,000 | [100155979](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100155979/) |
| Dec 1, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior alterations to floors 2-9, as per plans. | $2,000,000 | [100139347](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100139347/) |
| Oct 31, 2006 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 electric powered swingstage scaffold from 11/03/06 to 12/02/07 | Not listed | [100146041](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100146041/) |
| Sep 19, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior alteration to exising first floor. Per plans | $75,000 | [100136640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100136640/) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | Alteration or repair | Interior removal of non-load bearing partitions 1st - 9th floors, per plans. | $60,000 | [100128709](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100128709/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 210 ft N | 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/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 700 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/) | 700 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/) | 530 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/) | 530 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 7, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 950 ft 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/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5421 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 460 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/) | 960 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 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 990 ft 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 13, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 700 ft NE | Other | 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/) | 620 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 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 620 ft NE | Other | 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/) | 810 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 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 990 ft 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/) | 950 ft 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/) | 830 ft 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/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 700 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), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | [5140 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5140-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.24 mi N | Elevator | Replacement of hoist cables on one(1) 2500lb capacity, 22-floor, passenger elevator(#1),pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev011247) | Not listed | [101089389](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089389/) |
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.19 mi SE | 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 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017516. | $20,000 | [B200512043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512043/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.22 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1488 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020112. | $27,000 | [B200481908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481908/) |
| Jun 23, 2026 | [5201 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5201-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.21 mi 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 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/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on S Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [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
- [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
- [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jun 15, 2026
- [5325 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026
- [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026

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