# Building permits at 5541 W Grace St, Chicago, IL One permit on record here. The newest, Jul 21: Line voltage electrical work. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 18 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 0.22 mi away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 21, 2026 | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 24 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 6. Lighting outlets: 2. Specific location: basement, kitchen, exterior rear. | $9,320 | [B200479436](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479436/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 18 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 10 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 23, 2026 | [5442 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5442-w-warwick-ave/) | 680 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1850 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main house roof and garage roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019230. | $7,520 | [B200512510](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200512510/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: steep (>5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 2.7 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of detached structure. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $5,130 | [B200509264](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509264/) | | Sep 1, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 770 ft SW | 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 building. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $27,230 | [B200509262](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509262/) | | Aug 27, 2026 | [5615 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5615-w-waveland-ave/) | 770 ft SW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 125 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: main panel. | $4,000 | [B200509267](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509267/) | | Aug 14, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 810 ft S | Sign | Entourage: internally illuminated double sided projecting sign (n central ave elevation) - 4'-0" h x 12'-0" projection (48 SQ ft) | $20,000 | [101083670](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083670/) | | Aug 11, 2026 | [5444 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-w-waveland-ave/) | 850 ft SE | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 561 SQ. FT. Roof covering: mineral - surfaced roll roofing. Location: reroof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019361. | $12,900 | [B200479265](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200479265/) | | Aug 3, 2026 | [3645 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3645-n-central-ave/) | 810 ft S | Sign | Entourage dispensary: internally illuminated halo-lit wall sign on backer panel (south elevation facing parking lot) - 3'-6" h x 17'-6" W (61 sqft) | $10,000 | [101083671](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083671/) | | Jun 3, 2026 | [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/) | 790 ft E | Plumbing | Repair or in-kind replacement of 1 plumbing fixtures as described in permit application. Includes repair or replacment of plumbing piping. Locations: 1 residential unit(s), 0 non-residential unit(s), exterior work, basement and front yard. | $19,315 | [B200472467](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200472467/) | | May 16, 2026 | [5530 W Warwick Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5530-w-warwick-ave/) | 270 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x24'-0' '. Gable roof height to peak: 12'-6' '. | $30,650 | [B200470930](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200470930/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5540 W Waveland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5540-w-waveland-ave/) | 590 ft S | 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. | $3,000 | [B200468978](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468978/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | Other | For permit 101078010: replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200511594](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200511594/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Installation of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical platform lift, pursuant to the scope of work plans submitted.(100453889) | $18,025 | [101086875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086875/) | | Aug 5, 2026 | [3605 N Luna Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3605-n-luna-ave/) | 0.23 mi S | Elevator | Removal of one(1) 750lb capacity, vertical wheelchair lift, pursuant to the scope of work submitted.(100453889) | Not listed | [101086874](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101086874/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5509 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5509-w-dakin-st/) | 0.20 mi N | Alteration or repair | Remove existing 7.3 FT x 16.7 FT frame, open porch. Construct one-story, v-a construction,12ft x 18ft additon to rear of existing three story, masonry, and frame, single-family house in zone rs-3. | $69,000 | [101083331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101083331/) | | Jul 15, 2026 | [5642 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5642-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.22 mi SW | New building | Spr 2019 CBC erect 2 story single family residence with basement, rear and front wood decks and stairs. Erect 2 car garage. | $400,000 | [101078010](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078010/) | | Jun 10, 2026 | [5429 W Dakin St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-dakin-st/) | 0.24 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 30'-0' ' (length). Location: rear side yard. | $2,837 | [B200474170](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200474170/) | | May 4, 2026 | [5616 W Patterson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5616-w-patterson-ave/) | 0.19 mi SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 9 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of home. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $22,100 | [B200468272](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468272/) | | May 1, 2026 | [3626 N Linder Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3626-n-linder-ave/) | 0.20 mi SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: rear yard. | $15,870 | [B200468774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200468774/) | ## 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 Grace St with permits, nearest house number first: - [5526 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5526-w-grace-st/): newest permit May 12, 2025 - [5437 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5437-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 30, 2025 - [5646 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5646-w-grace-st/): newest permit Apr 27, 2026 - [5430 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5430-w-grace-st/): newest permit Dec 17, 2024 - [5429 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5429-w-grace-st/): newest permit Jun 3, 2026 - [5410 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5410-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 22, 2025 - [5406 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5406-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 5, 2025 - [5700 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5700-w-grace-st/): newest permit Aug 7, 2025 - [5339 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5339-w-grace-st/): newest permit Oct 14, 2026 - [5337 W Grace St](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5337-w-grace-st/): newest permit Mar 10, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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