# Building permits at 5529 S Carpenter 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, Jun 30: Legalize unpermitted work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 15 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 30, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 25'-0' ' (length). Location: back of lot. | $100 | [B200473574](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473574/) | | Feb 24, 2018 | Electrical | Move existing 200 amp service from porch to building. | $800 | [B100748750](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100748750/) | | Jan 31, 2007 | Electrical | 100 Amp service 3 meters | Not listed | [B100160549](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100160549/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 15 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### Next door (under 250 ft), 1 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 17, 2026 | [5532 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5532-s-carpenter-st/) | 90 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC existing 2-story brick 2 unit bldg. Interior rehab of existing 2-unit building, new drywall at partitions, duplex basement with first floor, new mechanical, electrical & plumbing systems and new rear open exit stairs per plans | $150,000 | [101080708](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080708/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [1055 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-garfield-blvd/) | 420 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $4,000 | [B200514504](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514504/) | | Sep 24, 2026 | [907 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/907-w-garfield-blvd/) | 910 ft E | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel deck (non-rooftop) (quantity: 3, location: rear of building). | $100 | [B200509520](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509520/) | | Sep 16, 2026 | [1055 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-garfield-blvd/) | 420 ft NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 11.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200510374](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510374/) | | Sep 10, 2026 | [5700 S Aberdeen St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-aberdeen-st/) | 980 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 600 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: right side exerior wall. | $5,600 | [B200509755](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509755/) | | Aug 12, 2026 | [5441 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-s-may-st/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:- enclosed rear porch replacement. Same size and same location as per plans. (Occupancy group r5-residence; type III a construction) | $45,000 | [101085978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085978/) | | May 19, 2026 | [5531 S May St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5531-s-may-st/) | 660 ft W | Alteration or repair | Spr CBC 2019: revision to existing permit no. 101063776/ Remove duplex to basement/ iii-a construction | $10,000 | [101079378](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079378/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2026 | [923 W 54th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/923-w-54th-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Demolition | Emergency wreck and remove a 2 story frame multi unit residence | $33,500 | [101086509](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086509/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [900 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/900-w-garfield-blvd/) | 0.20 mi NE | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 3 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: smokestack. | $3,500 | [B200507494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507494/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5729 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement 1st 2nd. | $5,740 | [B200510025](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510025/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [5729 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | For permit 101030755: replacement plumbing contractor. Replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200509483](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509483/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5729 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Change of owner for permit 101030755. New owner listed on this permit. | Not listed | [B200509472](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509472/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5729 S Morgan St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5729-s-morgan-st/) | 0.23 mi S | Other | Reinstate permit no 101030755 must begin work and or request inspection no later than november 2026 on permit no 101030755 | Not listed | [101087746](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087746/) | | Jul 29, 2026 | [5451 S Racine Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5451-s-racine-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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/) | 0.22 mi NW | 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 Carpenter St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5532 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5532-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jul 17, 2026 - [5427 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jan 10, 2025 - [5645 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5645-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Feb 5, 2026 - [5305 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5305-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Sep 8, 2025 - [5254 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5254-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [5813 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5813-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [5821 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5821-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Mar 27, 2026 - [5220 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5220-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Aug 26, 2025 - [5203 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5203-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit May 5, 2026 - [5132 S Carpenter St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5132-s-carpenter-st/): newest permit Jun 26, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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