# Building permits at 5437 W Madison St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $1.7M alteration or repair at 132 N Pine Ave, permitted Sep 15. Six permits on record here. The newest, Dec 14, 2024: Low voltage/communication electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 13 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 14, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: it closet. | $2,000 | [B200408084](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200408084/) | | Dec 10, 2024 | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install security. Specific location: main floor. | $2,175 | [B200407968](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407968/) | | Dec 6, 2024 | Other | For permit 101056301: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200407952](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407952/) | | Dec 4, 2024 | Sign | Illuminated wall sign for 24 square feet | $4,000 | [101061577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061577/) | | Aug 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: alteration and build out of vacant ground-level retail space for medical clinic in 3-story building with 2 dwelling units - no parking spaces; no work to dwelling units above; (occupancy group R-2 and B; type v-a construction) | $250,000 | [101056301](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101056301/) | | Aug 28, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Brick lintels replacement and parapet wall repair as per plans. | $26,000 | [100778096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100778096/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 13 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 | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 18, 2026 | [5435 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-madison-st/) | 25 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 3 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 3. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: store front. | $3,000 | [B200507532](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507532/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [5501 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5501-w-washington-blvd/) | 870 ft NW | Elevator | Replacement of governor cable on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 100fpm, passenger elevator(#2 rear), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev007336) | $7,000 | [101088554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088554/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5337 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-madison-st/) | 680 ft E | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st loor. | $2,500 | [B200511036](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511036/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [21 N Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/21-n-long-ave/) | 520 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Spr CBRC 2019 existing single family house interior rehab.new HVAC, electrical & plumbing fixtures.new 2 car frame garage. | $120,000 | [101083442](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083442/) | | Aug 24, 2026 | [5522 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-adams-st/) | 690 ft SW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $33,000 | [B200508577](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508577/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5417 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-adams-st/) | 760 ft SE | Other | For permit 101073634: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200479274](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479274/) | | May 20, 2026 | [5437 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-w-monroe-st/) | 370 ft S | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1500 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020190. | $9,500 | [B200471453](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471453/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [132 N Pine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/132-n-pine-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior and exterior alterations in an existing 2 story/8 unit building, per plans. Cha affordable housing project. | $1,680,531 | [101063291](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101063291/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [5608 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.25 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 6000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: rooftop. IL Roofing contractor license: 104000394. | $125,000 | [B200475172](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475172/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Alter existing lighting. Specific location: in stairwell, boiler room, units 106, 111, 206.. | $2,222 | [B200474224](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474224/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 7; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 3. Affects: 2 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 3 interior common areas, location: addressing door & window violations. | $4,444 | [B200473996](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473996/) | | Jun 16, 2026 | [45 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/45-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: entrance 5533 W & 63 N; and throughout.. | $21,111 | [B200473988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473988/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/) | 0.21 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC interior and exterior rehab of fire damage to 3 story brick 3 unit building. Replace enclosed porch same as existing. New electrical, plumbing and mechaniacl systems as per plans | $300,000 | [101076558](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076558/) | ## 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 Madison St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5435 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-madison-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2026 - [5412 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jul 14, 2025 - [5410 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-w-madison-st/): newest permit Apr 30, 2026 - [5500 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5500-w-madison-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 - [5533 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5533-w-madison-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2025 - [5337 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-madison-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [5334 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5334-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jan 23, 2025 - [5327 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5327-w-madison-st/): newest permit Oct 24, 2024 - [5600 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5600-w-madison-st/): newest permit Jun 20, 2025 - [5245 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5245-w-madison-st/): newest permit Dec 11, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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