# Building permits at 5429 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Aug 14, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 10 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 40 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $1,000 | [B200438118](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200438118/) |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration including converting bedroom to full bathroom and walk-in closet. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), bedroom 3 located on second floor | $20,000 | [B200432700](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200432700/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 640 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 16'-0' ' (length). Location: right back side of the house. | $1,417 | [B200506640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506640/) |
| Jul 23, 2026 | [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/) | 530 ft N | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 400 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $8,920 | [B200479799](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479799/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5412 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-s-ingleside-ave/) | 270 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1000 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 600 SQ. FT. Location: all elevations. | $55,000 | [B200478797](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478797/) |
| Jul 7, 2026 | [800 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/800-e-55th-st/) | 970 ft SW | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor. | Not listed | [B200472000](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472000/) |
| Jul 3, 2026 | [5239 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5239-s-ingleside-ave/) | 990 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 14'-11' '. | $12,000 | [B200473693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473693/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 290 ft SE | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $37,548 | [B200471217](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471217/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5465 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5465-s-ingleside-ave/) | 480 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $28,000 | [B200469107](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469107/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5200 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5200-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 26, MAX. Length 4. Location: north elevations. | $42,440 | [B200508303](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508303/) |
| Jul 1, 2026 | [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/) | 0.22 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 4, location: rear of building). | $60,000 | [B200474855](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474855/) |
| Jun 22, 2026 | [5217 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5217-s-ingleside-ave/) | 0.23 mi N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: construction of new second floor rear addition and terrace and alteration to the existing 2-story with basement single family residence with new first floor deck. Work to included electrical, plumbing, and HVAC (occupancy group R-5; type IIIB construction) conditional permit subject t | $200,000 | [101078116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078116/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

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

- [5428 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2023
- [5461 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5461-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jan 6, 2025
- [5327 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026
- [5316 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [5252 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [5607 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Mar 13, 2024
- [5610 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5610-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Apr 23, 2025
- [5240 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5240-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024
- [5219 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5219-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026

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