# Building permits at 5545 W Windsor Ave, Chicago, IL

Four permits on record here. The newest, Jun 4: Replacement mason contractor. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 9 more permits (8 projects) since May 1. One is for a new building, 250 ft away.

## At this address

| Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Other | For permit 101072643: replacement mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200473154](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200473154/) |
| Apr 9, 2026 | Alteration or repair | New one story rear masonry addition and new one story front masonry/wood open porch to existing two single family residence | $75,000 | [101072643](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101072643/) |
| Jan 5, 2024 | Electrical | Update outside service and inside panel. New riser and replace 20 space 100 amp panel is with 30 space 100amp panel | $4,800 | [B101041448](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B101041448/) |
| Nov 5, 2008 | Plumbing | Hot water heater (replacement only): qty 1 | $220 | [100266062](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100266062/) |

## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026

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

### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 6 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | [4501 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4501-n-central-ave/) | 310 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 1500 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Location: front facade, side of the building. | $16,500 | [B200513915](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513915/) |
| Sep 30, 2026 | [4514 N Central Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/4514-n-central-ave/) | 250 ft SW | New building | Scope of work: new three flat (rezoned to rt3.5) 3 stories, full sprinkler system new rear deck & stair, 6 car parking pad, new wood fence. R-5 Occupancy, VA construction | $300,000 | [101080712](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080712/) |
| Sep 28, 2026 | [5441 W Sunnyside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-w-sunnyside-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 3 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, back porch. | $5,000 | [B200513440](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513440/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5441 W Sunnyside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5441-w-sunnyside-ave/) | 790 ft SE | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 200 amp service disconnecting means with 2 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 0. Lighting outlets: 1. Specific location: basement, apt 1, apt 2. | $5,900 | [B200508116](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508116/) |
| Aug 31, 2026 | [5527 W Sunnyside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5527-w-sunnyside-ave/) | 390 ft SE | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Vinyl/pvc fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 6'-0' ' (length). Location: backyard. | $2,200 | [B200509343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200509343/) |
| Jun 3, 2026 | [5636 W Sunnyside Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5636-w-sunnyside-ave/) | 640 ft SW | Alteration or repair | Self cert 2019 CBC interior alterations to an existing single family residence. | $20,000 | [101084059](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101084059/) |

### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 3 permits

| Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | [5716 W Eastwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5716-w-eastwood-ave/) | 0.24 mi NW | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior alterations, addition of exterior dormer and rear deck for single family residence (occupancy group R-5; type VB construction). | $100,000 | [101087774](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087774/) |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [5444 W Leland Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5444-w-leland-ave/) | 0.21 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Tuckpointing and unit masonry repair / replacement: 50 SQ. FT., Lintel qty. 0, MAX. Length 0. Concrete masonry repair / replacemnt: 100sq. FT., Excavation = no. Location: front porch repair. | $9,000 | [B200513233](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200513233/) |
| Aug 20, 2026 | [5359 W Wilson Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5359-w-wilson-ave/) | 0.24 mi NE | Alteration or repair | Self-cert 2019 CBRC: interior remodel of basement and 1st floor within the existing 2-story, type IIIA masonry, 23' ht., 2-unit residential building for new duplex down condition including new forced air HVAC system (occupancy group R-5; type IIIA construction). | $20,000 | [101087171](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087171/) |

## Zoning requests nearby

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## More on this street

Other addresses on W Windsor Ave with permits, nearest house number first:

- [5641 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5641-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Nov 19, 2025
- [5417 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5417-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Jan 15, 2026
- [5412 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5412-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Jun 13, 2025
- [5408 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5408-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Apr 10, 2026
- [5742 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5742-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Feb 3, 2025
- [5325 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5325-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Mar 19, 2026
- [5262 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5262-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Oct 10, 2014
- [5261 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5261-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Aug 24, 2025
- [5222 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5222-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Jul 1, 2026
- [5111 W Windsor Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5111-w-windsor-ave/): newest permit Mar 16, 2026

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