# Building permits at 5440 W Division St, Chicago, IL Five permits on record here. The newest, May 6: Alteration of an existing single story religious assembly. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 6, 2026 | 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/) | | Jun 13, 2012 | Electrical | Installation of low voltage burglar alarm # 340-15993-01 | $3,058 | [B100444524](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100444524/) | | Mar 30, 2012 | Mechanical (HVAC) | Replace (3) rooftop units. | Not listed | [100433754](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100433754/) | | Mar 30, 2012 | Alteration or repair | Replace the existing packaged unit with one carrier 6 ton, air cooled self contained, r410a, located outside at grade. The unit serves the corridor. | Not listed | [100433746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100433746/) | | Oct 15, 2007 | Roofing | Roof repair: in kind replacement of existing roof membrane. No structural work. | $10,000 | [100202734](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100202734/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 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/) | 180 ft E | 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 30, 2026 | [1241 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1241-n-central-ave/) | 890 ft NW | 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 15, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 880 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/) | 880 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/) | | Sep 9, 2026 | [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/) | 410 ft E | 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/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [1151 N Lorel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1151-n-lorel-ave/) | 880 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/) | 810 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/) | 880 ft SE | 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/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1316 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1316-n-central-ave/) | 0.23 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior removal of unpermitted residential unit features with basement of two d.u. Building,cap and remove bath and kitchen piping, remove applicances and cabinets, restore to open basment with storage room.locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $10,000 | [B200506901](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200506901/) | | 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/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [1246 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1246-n-central-ave/) | 0.19 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 2800 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: shingle roof replacement with gutters. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018955. | $28,000 | [B200473010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473010/) | | May 4, 2026 | [1108 N Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1108-n-lockwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi 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/) | ## 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: - [5446 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5446-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025 - [5422 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5422-w-division-st/): newest permit Jun 8, 2026 - [5419 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-w-division-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2025 - [5401 W Division St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-w-division-st/): newest permit Sep 9, 2026 - [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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