# Building permits at 5437 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL Eight permits on record here. The newest, May 20: Roof recover. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 8 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 20, 2026 | 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/) | | Sep 6, 2019 | Fence, wall or deck | Repair rear wood porch including replace pickets, replace treads, install bracket, install hardware- all work same as existing | $1,200 | [100839668](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100839668/) | | Oct 19, 2018 | Alteration or repair | Renovating existing 3 story 3 unit masonry building. Replacing existing mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Replacing damaged floor joists in ceiling of basement in the same orientation | $40,000 | [100765245](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100765245/) | | Mar 13, 2018 | Electrical | Drywall permit | $500 | [B100751599](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100751599/) | | Mar 8, 2018 | Electrical | On 3 floors remove & replace drywall approx. 250 Sheets. Install additional kitchen cabinets, install new laminate flooring throughout. Electrical permit to be pulled on a separate permit. All work subject to field inspections. | $20,000 | [100750788](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100750788/) | | Mar 4, 2017 | Electrical | Upgrade service install 200 amp 4 meters 3 units 1 public install smokes and co/s per code install gfci's replace defective lights and receptacles correct all violations | $500 | [B100693693](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100693693/) | | Nov 26, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Replace 1 existing enclosed porch with new open wood porch same size and location | $11,230 | [100517064](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100517064/) | | Jan 17, 2013 | Alteration or repair | Erect new open wood porch with roof per architects plans | $18,250 | [100474192](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100474192/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 8 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 5 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 9, 2026 | [5337 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-madison-st/) | 690 ft NE | 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/) | 730 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/) | 480 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/) | | Aug 18, 2026 | [5435 W Madison St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-madison-st/) | 370 ft N | 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/) | | Jul 23, 2026 | [5417 W Adams St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-adams-st/) | 400 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [5501 W Washington Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5501-w-washington-blvd/) | 0.23 mi 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/) | | Jun 12, 2026 | [124 S Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/124-s-central-ave/) | 0.20 mi W | 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/) | | May 15, 2026 | [5515 W Jackson Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5515-w-jackson-blvd/) | 0.20 mi S | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2200 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: modified bitumen roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $19,000 | [B200470514](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470514/) | ## 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 Monroe St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5510 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Oct 21, 2025 - [5514 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5514-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Mar 2, 2026 - [5330 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5330-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [5326 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5326-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Jul 15, 2025 - [5567 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5567-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [5306 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5306-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Jul 30, 2025 - [5305 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2025 - [5095 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5095-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Aug 5, 2026 - [4936 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4936-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025 - [4932 W Monroe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4932-w-monroe-st/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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