# Building permits at 5461 S Drexel Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits here in the last two years. The newest, Jan 6, 2025: Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3 SQ. FT. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 7 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 3 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 9. Location: (3) front facade windows measuring over 8' only. | $500 | [B200407402](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200407402/) |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 10 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 3, MAX. Length 0. Location: front elevation. | $5,000 | [B200405401](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200405401/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

7 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months).

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | [5418 S Ellis Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-s-ellis-ave/) | 770 ft NE | 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/) | 870 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/) | 540 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/) | 760 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/) |
| Jun 1, 2026 | [5444 S Ingleside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-ingleside-ave/) | 260 ft NE | 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/) | 300 ft E | 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), 1 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5601 S Cottage Grove Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5601-s-cottage-grove-ave/) | 0.24 mi SW | Other | Permit expires on 08/03/2026 erection starts: 06/18/2026, erection ends: 06/19/2026. CBC 2019. 2026 Juneteenth bbq mobile stage at the dusable museum sculpture garden in washington park on june 19, 2026. 1-24X20 sl-100 stage with wings. Dusable museum with sound works production inc. | $3,000 | [101084205](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084205/) |

## 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 Drexel Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5429 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 14, 2025
- [5428 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Jul 13, 2023
- [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
- [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
- [5644 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5644-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Aug 11, 2026
- [5654 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Oct 16, 2024
- [5252 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5252-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Sep 23, 2025
- [5240 S Drexel Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5240-s-drexel-ave/): newest permit Dec 10, 2024

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