# Building permits at 5509 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL

Two permits on record here. The newest, Jan 20: Renovation of an existing single story masonry building with basement and new wood framed deck in rear. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Self cert CBRC 2019: renovation of an existing single story masonry building with basement and new wood framed deck in rear as per plans (occupancy r5; construction type iiia) | $50,000 | [101076943](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076943/) |
| Jun 18, 2008 | Fence, wall or deck | Fences:60ft 0in x 6ft 0in | $3,494 | [100243380](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100243380/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

9 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 10, 2026 | [5414 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5414-n-linder-ave/) | 830 ft SE | Sign | Non-illuminated ground sign; reusing existing footings; replacing; cabinet; 34 sq/ft; s/e lot location; two sided; n/e & s/w facing text | $5,000 | [101086830](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086830/) |
| Jul 29, 2026 | [5525 N Mango Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5525-n-mango-ave/) | 1,000 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement and electrical system. | $2,500 | [B200480436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480436/) |
| Jun 15, 2026 | [5425 N Lovejoy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-lovejoy-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9.45 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,955 | [B200473078](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473078/) |
| Jun 4, 2026 | [5425 N Lovejoy Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5425-n-lovejoy-ave/) | 710 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200473080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473080/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5608 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-n-major-ave/) | 980 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: interior alterations to an existing 2 unit frame buildingw/basement per arch plans. | $75,000 | [101079579](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079579/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5630 N Elston Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-elston-ave/) | 0.19 mi NE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 5089 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: roofing. IL Roofing contractor license: 104018398. | $76,673 | [B200507893](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507893/) |
| Jul 30, 2026 | [5531 N Lotus Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-n-lotus-ave/) | 0.19 mi E | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 222'-0' ' (length). Location: fence installation in the back yard. | $20,960 | [B200480834](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480834/) |
| May 26, 2026 | [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Includes repair or replacement of plumbing risers in existing chases. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), basement. | $25,000 | [B200471978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471978/) |
| May 22, 2026 | [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 13 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, backyard. | $12,471 | [B200471796](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200471796/) |

## 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 N Central Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5416 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5416-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jul 11, 2025
- [5354 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5354-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 9, 2025
- [5349 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5349-n-central-ave/): newest permit Jun 17, 2025
- [5333 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5333-n-central-ave/): newest permit May 26, 2026
- [5318 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5318-n-central-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [5301 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5301-n-central-ave/): newest permit Dec 3, 2024
- [5731 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5731-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 22, 2026
- [5261 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5261-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 5, 2025
- [5251 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5251-n-central-ave/): newest permit Feb 11, 2026
- [5839 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5839-n-central-ave/): newest permit Sep 28, 2023

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