# Building permits at 5539 N Broadway, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, May 22, 2025: ( ok to do certified corrections as pe oscar ) retroactive permitting of the interior buildout of 2 tenant. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 24 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | May 22, 2025 | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 cbrc:( ok to do certified corrections as pe oscar ) retroactive permitting of the interior buildout of 2 tenant dwelling units within the 3rd floor of an existing 3-story building with business and mercantile uses on floors 1 and 2. Residential 3rd floor includes 2 new units. Work also incl | Not listed | [101061889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101061889/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 24 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 23, 2026 | [5526 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-n-broadway/) | 150 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: alteration to add one dwelling unit in basement and enclosed rear porch in 2-story building with 2 dwelling units. Includes window replacement. Total 3 dwelling units w/ 3 parking spots (occupancy group R-5; type iii-b construction) | $200,000 | [101076866](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101076866/) | ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 14 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 14, 2026 | [5434 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5434-n-winthrop-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1450 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front, sides and back. | $18,500 | [B200515699](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200515699/) | | Oct 6, 2026 | [5518 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5518-n-winthrop-ave/) | 520 ft E | Alteration or repair | Parapet rebuilding: 700 SQ. FT. Location: reper existing exterior brick walls & parapet wall. | $35,980 | [B200514508](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200514508/) | | Sep 14, 2026 | [1041 W Catalpa Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1041-w-catalpa-ave/) | 970 ft SE | Alteration or repair | In-kind replacement of exterior windows and doors in existing openings. Replacement windows: 189; replacement skylights: 0; replacement doors: 23. Affects: 5 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), location: replace windows. | $169,080 | [B200510170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510170/) | | Sep 4, 2026 | [5535 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5535-n-kenmore-ave/) | 940 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 700 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: near roof. | $68,725 | [B200510494](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510494/) | | Sep 2, 2026 | [1055 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1055-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 720 ft E | Sign | Installation of (1) 13'9"l x 1'6"ht x 0'3"thk internally illuminated channel letter wall sign c/w raceway for lenscrafters at 1055 W bryn mawr avenue, chicago, IL 60660. | $4,450 | [101083385](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083385/) | | Aug 17, 2026 | [5523 N Kenmore Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5523-n-kenmore-ave/) | 950 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 0 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, replace basement underground broken sanitary. | $136,900 | [B200507332](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507332/) | | Jun 30, 2026 | [5538 N Magnolia Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5538-n-magnolia-ave/) | 430 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | Temporary structure: new installation. Tent (open sides) - assembly - 600 SQ. FT. Electrical work = no. Non-sewer toilets: 1. Install date: 9/5/2026; removal date: 9/6/2026. | Not listed | [B200467990](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467990/) | | Jun 26, 2026 | [5630 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-winthrop-ave/) | 750 ft NE | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for wood porch (open) (quantity: 1, location: front of building). | $100 | [B200474638](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474638/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit #101010545 to revise all 3rd thru 5th floor balconies and 2nd floor roof decks to eliminate concrete topping and infill HVAC shaft and convert 1st floor commercial space to vanilla box per plans certified plans corrections: conditional permit subject to field inspec | $20,000 | [101075533](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101075533/) | | May 19, 2026 | [1221 W Catalpa Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1221-w-catalpa-ave/) | 560 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 110 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: garage. | $1,500 | [B200470776](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470776/) | | May 13, 2026 | [5428 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5428-n-winthrop-ave/) | 900 ft SE | Elevator | Installation of (1) one eg passenger elevator, 2100lbs capacity @ 150fpm, 6 floors, pursuant to plans submitted and subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection. | $141,300 | [101083476](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083476/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1062 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1062-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 2, max. Length: 350 FT., max. Height: 90 FT. Location: east aand south. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date this permit is not valid without corresponding cdot public way permit. | Not listed | [B200464918](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464918/) | | May 11, 2026 | [1062 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1062-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 670 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 7500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 60sq. FT., Excavation =. Location: north, east and south elevatin. | $714,125 | [B200464635](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200464635/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/) | 590 ft N | Alteration or repair | Revision to permit no 100901757 to change garage doors from screen door to insulated overhead door. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), rear garage. | $2,000 | [B200466008](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200466008/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 9 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Oct 5, 2026 | [5449 N Wayne Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5449-n-wayne-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert - 2019 CBC: renovation of existing (2-story) masonry 2-flat residence with new framedaddition to the rear. Duplex existing dwelling unit 1 down into unfinished basement. New underpinning of unfinished basement. Renovate existing unit 2 on second floor. New mechanical system within each dwe | $600,000 | [101086651](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086651/) | | Sep 8, 2026 | [1021 W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1021-w-bryn-mawr-ave/) | 0.20 mi E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 10000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020409. | $215,000 | [B200510656](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510656/) | | Sep 3, 2026 | [5510 N Sheridan Rd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-n-sheridan-rd/) | 0.24 mi E | Fire systems | Fire alarm: repair existing system. Affects: 0 dwelling units; 1 non-residential units. High-rise building: yes. Voice communication: yes. Special locking: no. Monitoring type: supervising station. Specific location: main vestibule. | Not listed | [B200480550](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480550/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5710 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5710-n-broadway/) | 0.20 mi N | Other | Decommissioning / removal of existing communication equipment. Decommissioning and removal of a wireless site, including complete removal of antennas, equipment, mounts and cabinets. Location: rooftop. | $7,500 | [B200480861](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480861/) | | Jul 6, 2026 | [5410 N Winthrop Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-n-winthrop-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Add 1 circuits to existing 100 amp service disconnecting means. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Electric vehicle supply equipment:1 spaces. Specific location: garage. | $1,300 | [B200475438](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475438/) | | Jun 8, 2026 | [1147 W Balmoral Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1147-w-balmoral-ave/) | 0.21 mi S | Sign | Installation of channel letter signage for business identification purposes | $5,000 | [101083573](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083573/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi S | Electrical | Low voltage/communication electrical work. Install data/video. Specific location: whole building. | $1,500 | [B200472554](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472554/) | | Jun 1, 2026 | [5353 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5353-n-broadway/) | 0.22 mi S | Other | For permit 101074680: replacement electrical contractor. Replacement other contractor. Replacement plumbing contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200472553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472553/) | | May 27, 2026 | [5418 N Lakewood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5418-n-lakewood-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | New building | Proposed 3 car garage w/unfinished storage loft serving an existing 2 story SFR, per plans. | $48,260 | [101081156](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101081156/) | ## 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 N Broadway with permits, nearest house number first: - [5526 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 23, 2026 - [5556 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5556-n-broadway/): newest permit Oct 3, 2025 - [5619 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5619-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 30, 2025 - [5454 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5454-n-broadway/): newest permit Jan 29, 2026 - [5630 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5630-n-broadway/): newest permit May 27, 2026 - [5448 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5448-n-broadway/): newest permit Sep 24, 2025 - [5447 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 14, 2025 - [5439 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5439-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 18, 2025 - [5427 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5427-n-broadway/): newest permit Jul 9, 2025 - [5657 N Broadway](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5657-n-broadway/): newest permit Apr 22, 2026 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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