# Building permits at 5520 S Mobile Ave, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jan 20: Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear 2 story addition. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 12 more permits (11 projects) since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jan 20, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Proposed 2nd floor addition, rear 2 story addition, replace rear deck, and interior remodeling in an existing 1 story SFR w/basement, per plans. | $30,000 | [101074091](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101074091/) | ## 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), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 17, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 810 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 2.4 kw. Array output: 0.0902 kw. Includes 4.864 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $31,000 | [B200481870](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481870/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: existing utility meter. | $4,750 | [B200479600](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479600/) | | Jul 9, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 970 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $5,000 | [B200477993](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477993/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5549 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5549-s-nagle-ave/) | 970 ft W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.25 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $26,375 | [B200477991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477991/) | | Jul 13, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 810 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 3.8 kw. Array output: 0.0736 kw. Location: roof of main house structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #24-0120. | $37,000 | [B200477478](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477478/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5413 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5413-s-mulligan-ave/) | 810 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter, collar, cloth wire, feeders and water bond. | $3,000 | [B200475698](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475698/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [5421 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5421-s-mulligan-ave/) | 720 ft N | Other | For permit 101066895: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200467656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467656/) | | Jun 11, 2026 | [5625 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5625-s-mobile-ave/) | 750 ft S | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 0 non-residential units. High-rise building: no. Voice communication: no. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: city fire alarm box connection. Specific location: new fire alarm in bsmt, 1fl & 2fl. | Not listed | [B200468506](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468506/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 4 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 16, 2026 | [5357 S Mulligan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-mulligan-ave/) | 0.19 mi N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 113'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $7,956 | [B200511878](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511878/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [6146 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6146-w-54th-st/) | 0.25 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 crbc. Replace existing wood stairs, remove brick wall and restore as the original siding wall to an existing 2 story brick and frame building as per plans (type IIIA occupancy r-5) | $8,000 | [101086096](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086096/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5542 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-nagle-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $6,232 | [B200467887](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467887/) | | May 1, 2026 | [5542 S Nagle Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-nagle-ave/) | 0.19 mi W | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 5.33 kw. Includes 15 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $15,127 | [B200467869](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467869/) | ## 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 Mobile Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5625 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5625-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Jun 11, 2026 - [5404 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5404-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2025 - [5729 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Aug 6, 2026 - [5238 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5238-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Sep 16, 2025 - [5829 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5829-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit May 4, 2026 - [5204 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5204-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Feb 6, 2026 - [5106 S Mobile Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5106-s-mobile-ave/): newest permit Sep 15, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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