# Building permits at 5545 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL One permit here in the last two years. The newest, Jun 3: Renovation and 2nd floor dormer addition to a fire-damaged single family residence. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 5 more permits since May 1. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 3, 2026 | Alteration or repair | Renovation and 2nd floor dormer addition to a fire-damaged single family residence, 1 story type iii-a, existing R-5 occupancy, no change in occupancy. | $200,000 | [101078241](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101078241/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 5 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 3 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 28, 2026 | [5553 S Princeton Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5553-s-princeton-ave/) | 330 ft E | Other | For permit 101076354: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477955](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477955/) | | Jun 24, 2026 | [300 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-w-garfield-blvd/) | 690 ft N | 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), 1 non-residential unit(s), main floor. | $500 | [B200475875](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475875/) | | Jun 18, 2026 | [300 W Garfield Blvd](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/300-w-garfield-blvd/) | 690 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Alter existing system III emergency lighting. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: gas station sales area. | $3,500 | [B200475255](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200475255/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 2 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Aug 12, 2026 | [5447 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Other | For permit 101073335: replacement general contractor. Replacement electrical contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200481285](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200481285/) | | Jul 20, 2026 | [5447 S Wentworth Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5447-s-wentworth-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Install (4) tesla pre-assembled supercharger unitsinstall (16) tesla charge postsinstall (1) transformerinstall (1) ct cabinetinstall (1) utility meter mounted on ct cabinetinstall (13) safe stop bolt down bollardinstall (1) wifi repeater on proposed light poleinstall (2) trash receptacles and recyc | $3,080,000 | [101073335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101073335/) | ## 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 Shields Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5365 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5365-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jan 13, 2026 - [5357 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5357-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Mar 31, 2026 - [5823 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5823-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2025 - [4727 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4727-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 25, 2025 - [4455 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4455-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 18, 2025 - [4452 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4452-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Apr 7, 2026 - [3231 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3231-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Jun 16, 2025 - [3229 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3229-s-shields-ave/): newest permit May 23, 2025 - [3225 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3225-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 1, 2025 - [3221 S Shields Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/3221-s-shields-ave/): newest permit Dec 2, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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