# Building permits at 5534 W School St, Chicago, IL

Three permits here in the last two years. The newest, Apr 4: New/replacement installation. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2026 | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 70'-0' ' (length). Location: rear yard. | $3,000 | [B200464735](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464735/) |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Other | For permit 101060991: replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200441629](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200441629/) |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr2019cbc:interior alteration and new frame double dormer addition in existing 2 story w/bsmnt brick residence all work includes electrical plumbing and HVAC system as per plans. | $60,000 | [101060991](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101060991/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

17 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 1, 2026 | [5533 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5533-w-school-st/) | 85 ft S | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x22'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $35,000 | [B200473345](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473345/) |

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 12 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | [5620 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5620-w-belmont-ave/) | 840 ft SW | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 1; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 0. Affects: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), location: exterior window of chase bank. | $2,600 | [B200512749](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512749/) |
| Jul 17, 2026 | [5435 W Melrose St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5435-w-melrose-st/) | 790 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: correction of building code violations, interiorremodeling, deconversion from 2du to single-family residence (sfr),legalization of existing dormers, new rear wood deck with stairs, rearstair reconstruction in existing location, and existing garage residing as per plans certified corre | $50,000 | [101079363](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079363/) |
| Jul 16, 2026 | [5521 W Newport Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5521-w-newport-ave/) | 930 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 105'-0' ' (length). Location: installation of a 6-foot fence along the property.. | $6,000 | [B200478320](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478320/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [5522 W Roscoe St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5522-w-roscoe-st/) | 680 ft N | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: legalize unpermitted work. Wrought iron fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 50'-0' ' (length). Location: front and rear yard. | $1,500 | [B200476728](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476728/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | Illuminated pylon sign reading "pnc bank" | $2,500 | [101083374](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083374/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | Non illuminated directional sign reading "drive up atm" | $1,000 | [101083373](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083373/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | Non illuminated directional sign reading "pnc bank exit" | $1,000 | [101083372](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083372/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | Non illuminated directional sign reading "pnc bank enter" | $1,000 | [101083370](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083370/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | 24" Illuminated channel letters on the east elevation. | $2,500 | [101083267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083267/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | 24" Illuminated channel letters on the west elevation. | $2,500 | [101083265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083265/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | 24" Non illuminated channel letters on the north elevation. | $2,000 | [101083264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083264/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5430 W Belmont Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-belmont-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Sign | 24" Illuminated channel letters on bottom mount raceway on the south elevation. | $2,500 | [101083260](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083260/) |

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

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | [3425 N Major Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3425-n-major-ave/) | 0.25 mi NW | Other | Alteration of existing communication equipment. Alteration of 0 boxes and equipment on 1 towers / structures. Location: modification to existing antenna on roof per plans. | $50,000 | [B200511073](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511073/) |
| Sep 11, 2026 | [3124 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3124-n-central-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: 1st floor. | $3,500 | [B200511295](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511295/) |
| Jul 13, 2026 | [3124 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3124-n-central-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC. Repair of two(2) existing wood gambrel trusses in existing one story commercial building. All work as per plans. | $5,000 | [101082361](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082361/) |
| May 14, 2026 | [5710 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-w-school-st/) | 0.20 mi W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: basement, and rear of the building. | $1,500 | [B200470701](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470701/) |

## 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 W School St with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5533 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5533-w-school-st/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [5649 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5649-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 13, 2025
- [5710 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-w-school-st/): newest permit May 14, 2026
- [5322 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5322-w-school-st/): newest permit Jan 5, 2026
- [5319 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5319-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2024
- [5316 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5316-w-school-st/): newest permit Nov 22, 2024
- [5915 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5915-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 9, 2025
- [5150 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5150-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 15, 2026
- [6018 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6018-w-school-st/): newest permit Oct 29, 2025
- [6025 W School St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/6025-w-school-st/): newest permit May 26, 2026

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