# Building permits at 5517 S Ada St, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $700,000 new building at 5451 S Racine Ave, permitted Jul 29. Three permits on record here. The newest, Dec 12, 2025: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.21 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Dec 12, 2025 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 15 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: front entrance. | $450 | [B200452080](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200452080/) | | Oct 16, 2025 | Fence, wall or deck | ADA Modifications: construct a wooden deck, stairs and handrails at the front of the house. | $24,494 | [B200447095](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200447095/) | | Oct 15, 2025 | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted. | $24,494 | [101075434](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075434/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 12 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 8, 2026 | [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/) | 860 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: interior. | $6,500 | [B200513695](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513695/) | | Sep 25, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 930 ft SW | Other | For permit 100939392: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200512632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512632/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5426 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5426-s-loomis-blvd/) | 810 ft NW | Other | Reinstate permit no 100962607 must begin work and or request inspection no later than january 2027 on permit no 100962607 | Not listed | [101087747](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087747/) | | Jul 27, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 930 ft SW | Other | For permit 100939392: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 100939392. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200478037](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478037/) | | Jul 24, 2026 | [1225 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1225-w-garfield-blvd/) | 660 ft E | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC - convert from SFR into 2 du, interior renovations to existing basement for new dwelling unit in an existing 2-story w/ basement residential building, as per plans certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $20,000 | [101078826](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078826/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [1443 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1443-w-garfield-blvd/) | 850 ft W | Other | For permit 101067201: replacement plumbing contractor. Additional plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474297](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474297/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5646 S Loomis Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-s-loomis-blvd/) | 930 ft SW | Other | Final reinstatement of permit no.100939392 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no.100939392. Change of property ownership/contractors on a separate permit. | Not listed | [101085610](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085610/) | | Jul 1, 2026 | [5611 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5611-s-elizabeth-st/) | 800 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 212'-0' ' (length). Location: side and rear yard of the property. | $12,280 | [B200475445](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475445/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5624 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5624-s-elizabeth-st/) | 840 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBC: interior remodeling and alterations, new rear 1 story open wood deck and stairs, new rear 2 car detached frame garage to an existing 2 story frame single family house with basement as per plans. Certified corrections subject to field inspections & audit | $125,000 | [101079706](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079706/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 6, 2026 | [5654 S Elizabeth St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5654-s-elizabeth-st/) | 0.21 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 18 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 5. Lighting outlets: 3. Specific location: basement first floor, exterior. | $4,000 | [B200514870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514870/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | New building | Spr 2019 CBC - erect 1 story carwash building including fence and trash enclosure (construction type IIB - B occupancy), retaining wall, 6 parking spaces, 25 stalls for car cleaning use per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspections | $700,000 | [101077619](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101077619/) | | Jul 17, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: commercial. Project area: 0.94 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200460633](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200460633/) | ## 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 Ada St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5607 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5607-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 15, 2025 - [5631 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5631-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 15, 2025 - [5640 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5640-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 3, 2026 - [5649 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-s-ada-st/): newest permit Oct 8, 2026 - [5813 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [5947 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5947-s-ada-st/): newest permit Dec 13, 2024 - [5030 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5030-s-ada-st/): newest permit Sep 17, 2025 - [5026 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5026-s-ada-st/): newest permit Apr 14, 2026 - [5014 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5014-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [6117 S Ada St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6117-s-ada-st/): newest permit Aug 29, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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