# Building permits at 5541 S Everett Ave, Chicago, IL

The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $16M alteration or repair at 5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr, permitted May 4.

16 permits on record here. The newest, Feb 11: Nonstructural interior alteration to combine 2 building management offices into 1 building management office. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 17 more permits since May 1.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Scope: nonstructural interior alteration to combine 2 building management offices into 1 building management office and electrical work. Locations: 0 residential unit(s), 1 non-residential unit(s), 1 interior common areas, 1st floor management office. | $12,500 | [B200455496](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200455496/) |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 1500lb capacity, 9-floor, 125fpm, passenger elevator(#2), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001987) | $487,000 | [101073209](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073209/) |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Elevator | Modernization of one (1) 1500lb.cap, 9-floor, 250 fpm, geared traction passenger elevator. Purusant to the scope of work submitted. EV001987 | $250,000 | [100856643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100856643/) |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Alteration or repair | South and east elevations, repair/replace two window lintels, repair/replace/patch stone, repair/replace caulk 100 linear FT., tuck-point 360 SQ. FT., Only; subject to field inspections | $9,550 | [100574231](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100574231/) |
| Nov 3, 2014 | Fire systems | Installation of one-way & two-way voice comm. System per sect.#13-196-204 an elevator recall is part of the scope. 1-9+Ph fls. CK#21069;$500.00. | Not listed | [B100566362](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100566362/) |
| Jul 22, 2014 | Alteration or repair | Required life-safety upgrades to existing high-rise residential building including 'b' label stair doors and new wall partitions per plans. | $30,000 | [100530648](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100530648/) |
| Jan 6, 2011 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 skyclimber scaffold from 1/10/11 to 1/10/12 | Not listed | [100378074](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100378074/) |
| Mar 17, 2010 | Other | Remove and replace 100 SQ FT of bricks. 396 SQ FT Tuck-pointing, 200 lintel FT of caulking | $34,460 | [100334413](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100334413/) |
| Mar 15, 2010 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two scaffolds only, no other work: tuck pointing and brick reair 4/12/10 to 4/12/11 | Not listed | [100334015](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100334015/) |
| Jun 29, 2009 | Alteration or repair | All elevations: 170 SQ FT tuck-pointing, repair/replace 50 SQ FT brick, caulking 136 windows all around, repair/replace 1 4' lintel only. No structural work. Subject to field inspection | $24,060 | [100298632](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100298632/) |
| Jun 29, 2009 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect two scaffolding: facade repair 7/20/09 to 7/20/10 | Not listed | [100298620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100298620/) |
| Jan 8, 2008 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing repairs for east elevation only. Approx. 3600 SQ. FT. No structural work. | $26,840 | [100218889](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100218889/) |
| Jan 2, 2008 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 1 werner aluminum electric scaffolds from 01/02/08 to 01/02/09 | Not listed | [100217803](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100217803/) |
| Nov 20, 2007 | Electrical | Replace existing 400 amp live front distrubtion panel with new dead front circuit breaker panel. | $4,000 | [B100211464](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100211464/) |
| Sep 24, 2007 | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Erect 2 werner aluminum electric scaffolds from 09/24/07 to 09/24/08 | Not listed | [100201586](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100201586/) |
| Sep 14, 2007 | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing repairs for north elevation only. | $25,170 | [100200105](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100200105/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 15 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | [5495 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5495-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 660 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 400 amp service disconnecting means with 50 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement. | $10,000 | [B200512620](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512620/) |
| Sep 21, 2026 | [5519 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5519-s-cornell-ave/) | 820 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1000 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof replacement. IL Roofing contractor license: 104017516. | $20,000 | [B200512043](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512043/) |
| Sep 7, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 100 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 6, MAX. Length 4. Location: all elevations. | $16,800 | [B200510553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200510553/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 460 ft W | Elevator | Fire service upgrade to comply with city of chicago 2017 mandate on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 stops, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev002831). | $9,640 | [101088014](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088014/) |
| Sep 2, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 460 ft W | Elevator | Replace hoist ropes on ewgt passenger elevator #2, 2000lbs capacity, 8 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspction (ev002831). | $12,200 | [101088010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101088010/) |
| Aug 21, 2026 | [5510 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5510-s-cornell-ave/) | 920 ft W | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 1488 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: the roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104020112. | $27,000 | [B200481908](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481908/) |
| Aug 17, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 920 ft NW | Other | For permit 101070408: replacement general contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481867](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481867/) |
| Jul 12, 2026 | [5490 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5490-s-shore-dr/) | 660 ft NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 200 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Parapet rebuilding: 50 SQ. FT. Location: east facade. | $179,528 | [B200477839](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477839/) |
| Jun 29, 2026 | [1700 E 56th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1700-e-56th-st/) | 440 ft SW | Elevator | Replace hydraulic power unit on sidewalk freight elevator, 2000lbs capacity, 2 floors, subject to city of chicago dept. Of buildings elevator bureau inspection (ev008135) | $141,983 | [101085154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101085154/) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | [5471 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5471-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 860 ft NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 150 amp service disconnecting means with 20 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: unit 15b. | $4,660 | [B200470339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470339/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5550 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-shore-dr/) | 500 ft E | Scaffold or sidewalk shed | Temporary scaffolding: qty: 1, max. Length: 20 FT., max. Height: 140 FT. Location: west and south. Permit expiration date: 365 days from permit issued date | Not listed | [B200470637](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470637/) |
| May 15, 2026 | [5550 S Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5550-s-shore-dr/) | 500 ft E | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 800 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: west and south elevation. | $57,600 | [B200470492](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470492/) |
| May 12, 2026 | [1636 E 55th St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/1636-e-55th-st/) | 920 ft NW | Alteration or repair | Spr 2019 CBRC: revision to permit 101070408 to revise the plumbing plan (p-100) showing the relocation of a basement ice machine, the addition of a mop and hand sink, the relocation of a first floor mop sink, and subsequent revisions to the waste and supply diagrams. | $15,000 | [101082553](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101082553/) |
| May 11, 2026 | [5493 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5493-s-cornell-ave/) | 950 ft NW | Fence, wall or deck | Full rebuild (same as existing) for steel porch (open) (quantity: 2, location: north side of building). | $40,000 | [B200468986](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468986/) |
| May 6, 2026 | [5540 S Hyde Park Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-s-hyde-park-blvd/) | 460 ft W | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: common areas and basement. | $10,000 | [B200469275](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469275/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | [5480 S Cornell Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5480-s-cornell-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Elevator | Modernization of one(1) 2000lb capacity, 7-floor, 200fpm, passenger elevator(south), pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(ev001322) | $319,857 | [101083167](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083167/) |
| May 4, 2026 | [5700 S Dusable Lake Shore Dr](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-s-dusable-lake-shore-dr/) | 0.21 mi SE | Alteration or repair | Dds 2019 CBRC: alteration permit for selective interior & exterior demolition at the south entrance of existing museum builiding, including removal of ceilings, walls, stairs, light fixtures, MEP equipment, exterior pavers, wall panels, and lagoon wall damaged elements; no new construction or occupa | $15,849,500 | [101079657](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101079657/) |

## More on this street

Other addresses on S Everett Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5555 S Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5555-s-everett-ave/): newest permit Oct 14, 2024
- [5488 S Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5488-s-everett-ave/): newest permit Apr 28, 2026
- [5458 S Everett Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5458-s-everett-ave/): newest permit Sep 10, 2025

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