# Building permits at 5522 S State St, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M new building at 5339 S State St, permitted Sep 2.

Three permits on record here. The newest, Sep 4: In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 21 more permits since May 1. Four are for new buildings, the nearest 480 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 4; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 1. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: front facade. | $12,000 | [B200510395](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510395/) |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Sign | Oval shaped metal sign with dimensional letters attached spelling out the name | $1,600 | [100695018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100695018/) |
| Nov 23, 2016 | Alteration or repair | Convert from 1 du and nail salon to new limited restaurant in an existing 1 story building. Replace exisitng storefront system, upgrading electrical service, new plumbing and mechanical systems. Conditional permit subject to field inspection. | $35,000 | [100661629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100661629/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 16 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 500 ft W | Other | For permit 101058327: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200514273](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514273/) |
| Oct 2, 2026 | [5517 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5517-s-michigan-ave/) | 960 ft E | Other | Reinstate permit#101041165 inspection must be scheduled by may 2027 | Not listed | [101089243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101089243/) |
| Sep 9, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC - spr 2019 CBC - revision to previously approved drawings under permit app # 100945446 for basement alterations, new bedroom on 1st floor and kitchen renovation on 2nd floor to an existing 2 story, 2 du, brick building with basement (occ. R-5; Type iii-b const.) | $50,000 | [101086640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086640/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5431 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5431-s-wabash-ave/) | 860 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 2 circuits to existing 400 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 10. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: interior rooms. | $1,500 | [B200508325](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508325/) |
| Jul 24, 2026 | [48 E Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/48-e-garfield-blvd/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Proposed 1 story northeast car wash addition, 1 story retail addition, new roof, wood fence, and interior/exterior alterations for an existing 1 story gas station and car wash to address violations, per plans. | $175,000 | [101081215](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081215/) |
| Jul 22, 2026 | [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/) | 890 ft N | Elevator | Perform like-for-like controller swap due to obsolete controller components on one(1) 2000lb capacity, 3-floor, hydraulic passenger elevator, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100154654) | $72,320 | [101086257](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086257/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5544 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5544-s-wabash-ave/) | 490 ft SE | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 3-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $450,000 | [101082947](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082947/) |
| Jul 14, 2026 | [5542 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5542-s-wabash-ave/) | 480 ft E | New building | Spr 2019 CBRC: full building permit for 3 story, 3 dwelling unit building with 3 on-site parking spaces and a 2-story rear wood porch, new 6'-0" wood fence & 5'-0" iron wrought fence per site plan (occupancy group R-5, type v-a construction) | $550,000 | [101082946](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082946/) |
| Jul 6, 2026 | [5423 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5423-s-wabash-ave/) | 930 ft NE | Other | For permit 100945446: replacement general contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474832](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474832/) |
| Jul 2, 2026 | [5419 S Wabash Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5419-s-wabash-ave/) | 960 ft NE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: right back side of building. | $1,000 | [B200472348](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472348/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 580 ft W | Other | For permit 101058329: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement mason contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. Change of owner for permit 101058329. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200474191](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474191/) |
| Jun 30, 2026 | [49 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/49-w-garfield-blvd/) | 560 ft W | New building | Spr 2019 CBC: proposed 3 story 3 unit frame residential building with basement, front balconies on each floor, rear wood 3 story open decks with stairs and rear concrete 3 car parking pad as per plans. | $550,000 | [101082231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082231/) |
| Jun 16, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 500 ft W | Other | For permit 101058327: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200474179](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474179/) |
| Jun 10, 2026 | [5524 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5524-s-perry-ave/) | 580 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058329 must begin work and or request inspection no later than october 2026 on permit no 101058329 | Not listed | [101084542](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084542/) |
| May 27, 2026 | [5519 S Perry Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-perry-ave/) | 500 ft W | Other | Reinstate permit no 101058327 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101058327 | Not listed | [101083988](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083988/) |
| May 18, 2026 | [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/) | 520 ft S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: back building. | $1,000 | [B200462420](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200462420/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 5 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: repair conduit located outside of front entrance.. | $1,500 | [B200512994](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512994/) |
| Sep 8, 2026 | [5633 S Michigan Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5633-s-michigan-ave/) | 0.22 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: tower. | $79,000 | [B200510280](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510280/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 0.23 mi N | New building | Dds 2019 CBC: new 2 story dance studio building (occupancy group B; construction type iiia) v3 companies of IL | $15,600,000 | [101071666](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101071666/) |
| Jun 26, 2026 | [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/) | 0.23 mi N | Other | Approval of new plan for stormwater management. Project type: mixed use. Project area: 0.55 acres. This approval does not authorize any construction work. Construction work may require separate permit(s). | Not listed | [B200412640](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200412640/) |
| Jun 8, 2026 | [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/) | 0.25 mi N | Other | For permit 101063868: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472846](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472846/) |

## 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 State St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5454 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5454-s-state-st/): newest permit Aug 18, 2025
- [5444 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-s-state-st/): newest permit Apr 1, 2025
- [5619 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-s-state-st/): newest permit May 18, 2026
- [5410 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-s-state-st/): newest permit Jul 22, 2026
- [5701 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5701-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025
- [5339 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 2, 2026
- [5336 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5336-s-state-st/): newest permit Sep 23, 2026
- [5713 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5713-s-state-st/): newest permit Jun 25, 2025
- [5745 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5745-s-state-st/): newest permit Nov 14, 2024
- [5255 S State St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5255-s-state-st/): newest permit Oct 20, 2025

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Map, all 3 permits at this address and 21 nearby: https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-s-state-st/
