# Building permits at 5401 W Division St, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Sep 9: Interior renovation of an existing ground level mercantile retail space in 2-story building w/ 1 dwelling unit. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior renovation of an existing ground level mercantile retail space in 2-story building w/ 1 dwelling unit per plans. No work to be done in dwelling units (occupancy groups R-2, m & B; type IIIA construction) | $120,000 | [101080613](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080613/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 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 8, 2026 | [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/) | 240 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC existing two story building interior and back porch renovation (occupancy B on 1st floor & r3 on 2nd floor, construction type va) | $150,000 | [101076540](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076540/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 470 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.4 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,260 | [B200509541](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509541/) | | Sep 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 470 ft E | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $10,130 | [B200509538](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509538/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 470 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: exterior. | $1,500 | [B200509543](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509543/) | | Aug 13, 2026 | [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/) | 410 ft E | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 2 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: monopole tower next to the building. | $35,000 | [B200477657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477657/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [1059 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1059-n-long-ave/) | 650 ft S | Alteration or repair | Sc 2019 CBC interior alterations for the single-family residence 1 & 1/2 story frame type VA residence with a basement, as per plans. R5 occupancy classification | $70,000 | [101081690](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081690/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5440 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-division-st/) | 410 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration of an existing single story religious assembly (a-3, type iii-a). Reconfigure platforms for accessibility, replace interior finishes, full roof replacement, HVAC equipment upgrades, install new water heater and plumbing fixtures, electrical lighting, power and fire alarm up | $418,000 | [101080031](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080031/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1108 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-n-lockwood-ave/) | 890 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 2. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement. | $8,527 | [B200468983](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468983/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 30, 2026 | [1241 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-n-central-ave/) | 0.25 mi W | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alteration and fire damage repair to existing 2 story w/ basement 2d.u. Building. (Occupancy group R-5; type 5a construction) | $150,000 | [101087724](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087724/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1353 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1353-n-long-ave/) | 0.24 mi N | 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: 13'-0' '. | $6,000 | [B200481127](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481127/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 30 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and exterior. | $3,000 | [B200508621](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508621/) | | Aug 21, 2026 | [5231 W Crystal St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5231-w-crystal-st/) | 0.22 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $24,000 | [B200507986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507986/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1001 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1001-n-long-ave/) | 0.24 mi S | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 92'-0' ' (length). Location: back yard. | $10,088 | [B200479170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479170/) | | May 28, 2026 | [5244 W Potomac Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5244-w-potomac-ave/) | 0.23 mi NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 17. Lighting outlets: 17. Specific location: basement, 1st floor and 2nd floor. | $2,500 | [B200471898](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471898/) | ## 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 Division St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5419 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [5440 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5440-w-division-st/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [5446 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5446-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [5330 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-division-st/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [5300 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-w-division-st/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [5246 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5246-w-division-st/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025 - [5641 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5641-w-division-st/): newest permit Jan 12, 2026 - [5701 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-w-division-st/): newest permit Dec 5, 2025 - [5725 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5725-w-division-st/): newest permit Feb 19, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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