# Building permits at 5433 S Cornell Ave, Chicago, IL Two permits on record here. The newest, Jun 2, 2025: Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open). Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 26 more permits (25 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 2, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | Limited repair (25% or less) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: rear of building). | $8,500 | [B200428141](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200428141/) | | Mar 29, 2007 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair existing rear 3-story porch/stairs per plans. -Conditional permit, subject to field verification. | $12,000 | [100167559](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100167559/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 26 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 19 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 740 ft 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 24, 2026 | [1709 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1709-e-53rd-st/) | 960 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/) | 960 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 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 930 ft 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/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [1645 E 53rd St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1645-e-53rd-st/) | 840 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/) | 840 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/) | 630 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/) | 410 ft E | 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 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 860 ft 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/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 680 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/) | 960 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/) | 880 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 15, 2026 | [5331 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5331-s-cornell-ave/) | 520 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/) | | Jun 4, 2026 | [5307 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5307-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 880 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/) | 560 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/) | 680 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/) | 630 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/) | 520 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/) | 960 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), 7 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 9, 2026 | [5490 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5490-s-shore-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior bathroom renovation with plumbing and electrical updates.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), unit 3s interior bathroom. | $10,000 | [B200511986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511986/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Fire service upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 mandate on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002831). | $9,640 | [101088014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088014/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspction (ev002831). | $12,200 | [101088010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088010/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5300 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5300-s-shore-dr/) | 0.22 mi 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/) | | Jul 12, 2026 | [5490 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5490-s-shore-dr/) | 0.25 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: east facade. | $179,528 | [B200477839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477839/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5332 S Harper Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5332-s-harper-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | | May 6, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: common areas and basement. | $10,000 | [B200469275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469275/) | ## 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 S Cornell Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5429 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 9, 2025 - [5421 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 18, 2026 - [5417 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 19, 2025 - [5416 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Jan 9, 2026 - [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 - [5401 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Feb 10, 2026 - [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit May 6, 2026 - [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Sep 7, 2026 - [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/): newest permit Aug 21, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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